The competition, run by The Poetry Society since 1978, is one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem. This year’s judging panel includes Denise Saul, Ian Duhig and Susannah Dickey. Open to all poets worldwide aged 18+. Prizes: £5,000, £3,000, £2,000, commendeds £500.
Deadline: 11.59 GMT, 31st October 2025.
Enter at http://npc.poetrysociety.org.uk