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Deadline October 21 (must be received by this date), formerly October 14. Neutral free contest gives prizes up to 200 pounds for unpublished poems, 30 lines maximum. The 2026 theme is "Unsung City". The first entry is free, additional entries 5 pounds each. Enter by email. This was formerly a contest for religious poetry but that is no longer required.
Published: August 28, 2026
Prizes: $5,100
Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2027
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Prizes: $23,500
Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
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