E.E. Cummings Prize Finalist, selected by Chard deNiord Julia H. Fonte lives on the edge of Vermont woods. When not writing she preserves wildflowers in three-dimensional form; grows and dries organic herbs; … Read more
E.E. Cummings Prize, selected by Chard deNiord Wendy Drexler is a recipient of a 2022 artist fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Her fourth collection, Harvest of What Remains, will be published … Read more
Diana Der-Hovanessian Prize, selected by Kymm Coveney (Photograph, L to R: Mariya Tytarenko, Yuliya Musakovska) Mariya Tytarenko is a writer, poet, and media researcher. She is an Associate Professor at … Read more
Amy Lowell Prize Finalist, selected by Laura Rodley Brenna Manuel spent her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit. She later moved to the West Coast and received a B.F.A. in Painting … Read more
Amy Lowell Prize Finalist, selected by Laura Rodley Stephanie Angelini is a writer, performer, artist and small business owner living north of Boston. She spontaneously started writing poetry while in … Read more
Amy Lowell Prize, selected by Laura Rodley Jason O’Toole is Poet Laureate Emeritus of North Andover, MA. He serves on the advisory board of the New England Poetry Club, and … Read more
The New England Poetry Club Board of Directors is delighted to announce the results of our 2025 contests!Samuel Washington Allen Prize, selected by Jennifer GarfieldWinner:Kirun Kapur, “Marsiya”Finalists:Mary Christine Delea, “Why … Read more
Congratulations to Houley Koundourou of Columbus, Ohio, winner of The New England Poetry Club’s 2025 Victor Howes Prize in Poetry for undergraduates. Houley is a freshman studying Writing and Political … Read more
The New England Poetry Club is thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for our 2025 annual poetry contests! These contests celebrate excellence in poetry across a variety of … Read more
Submissions to The New England Poetry Club’s Victor Howes Prize in Poetry closed March 20, 2025. Stay tuned for Winner results to be posted once judging has been completed. You can … Read more