American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal (Poetry)
あめりかげいじゅつぶんがくあかでみーきんめだる（し）
Gold Medal (honorary award) awarded by the American Academy of Arts and Letters to recognize outstanding achievements in poetry.
- Established
- 1911
- Organizer
- American Academy of Arts and Letters
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Twice a year (The Academy awards two Gold Medals each year, with fields rotating)
- Status
- Active
Description
The Gold Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters is an honorary award presented by the Academy to honor outstanding achievements. Two medals are awarded annually across rotating fields, so the Poetry Gold Medal is not given every year. In poetry, recipients since the first award in 1911 include Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, W. S. Merwin, Louise Glück, Rita Dove, and others. In 1915, an additional Gold Medal for 'special distinction' to non-members was established. Selection is based on recommendations and voting by Academy members, with announcements made via the Academy's press releases and media. No monetary prize is specified; primarily the gold medal and honor are conferred.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Gold Medal (honorary award). No official cash prize specified (primarily honorary recognition).
- Honor and title conferred by the Academy
- Recognition at the Academy's ceremony
- Since 1915, an additional lifetime achievement Gold Medal for non-members exists for special recognition
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination/Recommendation | Recommendations by Academy members (members, committees, etc.) | — | — |
| Selection/Voting | Decision by selection committee and voting by Academy members | — | — |
| Decision and Announcement | Academy (final decision) | — | Announced via Academy press releases and various media (e.g., spring) |
Criteria
- Artistic excellence in poetry (originality and technique)
- Long-term achievements and influence on the literary world
- Outstanding contributions to English-language literature and culture
- Comprehensive consideration of lifetime achievements, broad recognition, and award history
Application Tips
Dos
- 詩作の質を高め、定期的に詩集や主要な詩誌での発表実績を積む
- 批評家や同業者からの評価や推薦を得る努力をする（アカデミー選考は推薦・投票が基礎）
- 長期にわたる業績と影響力を示す活動を継続する
Don''ts
- 直接の一般応募を期待して多数の提出物を送る（この賞は公募ではない）
- 短期的な話題作りのみを狙った行動に依存する
- 虚偽や誇張した業績を表示する
From Judges
- 選考は長年にわたる総合的な業績と作品の質を重視する
- 独創性と文学界への影響力、持続的な活動が評価される
- 英語圏の詩作における明確な貢献を示すことが重要
Related Awards
- Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
- National Book Award — Poetry
- Poets' Prize
- Poetry Society of America Awards
- MacArthur Fellowship