Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism
Deadline February 27 (must be received by this date; don't enter before January 15), formerly February 24. Recommended free contest from the Poetry Foundation gives $10,000 for a book-length work of poetry criticism, including critical editions, biographies of poets, and essay collections published in English in the US during the previous calendar year. First-time nominators must register with the online submission portal by February 27. Applications with a 20-page sample of the book should be submitted by March 2.
Source: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/criticism-award
Published: December 19, 2025
