Arthur Rense Prize
あーさー・れんすしょう
Award presented by the American Academy of Arts and Letters every three years to outstanding poets. Prize money is $20,000.
PoetryLiterary award
- Established
- 1998
- Organizer
- American Academy of Arts and Letters
- Category
- Poetry and Contemporary Poetry
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 3 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
Poetry award established in 1998 by Paige Rense. The American Academy of Arts and Letters selects distinguished poets every three years and awards them $20,000. Winners are determined through the Academy's recommendation and selection process, with multiple prominent poets having received it since 1999. Characteristic is that it is not open to general applications but selected through recommendations and screening by the Academy.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Cash prize for outstanding poets
- Cash Prize
- 20,000 USD
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination | Recommendation and nomination by members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters | — | — |
| Review by the Selection Committee | Academy's selection committee (literature section members) | — | — |
| Winner Announcement | Selection Committee | — | Announced via press release and official website of the American Academy of Arts and Letters |
Nomination
Judges
Recommendation and nomination by members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Review by the Selection Committee
Judges
Academy's selection committee (literature section members)
Winner Announcement
Judges
Selection Committee
Announcement
Announced via press release and official website of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Criteria
- Poetic achievement and originality of expression
- Literary achievements and long-term contributions
- Recent outstanding creative activities and influence
Application Tips
Dos
- Since this award centers on recommendations and selection rather than general public solicitation, confirm in advance whether direct applications are possible.
- Organize a collection of representative works or achievement list (selected works, CV, award history).
- Prepare materials that clearly demonstrate the originality of your poetry and sustained achievements.
- Strive to build relationships with Academy members or recommenders in the industry.
Don''ts
- Submitting large quantities in inappropriate formats for awards that are not open call.
- Submitting inaccurate information or incorrect contact details.
- Favoring short-term popularity strategies at the expense of poetic quality.
From Judges
- Emphasis on poetic achievement and originality of expression.
- Long-term literary contributions and recent outstanding achievements are also evaluation targets.
- Since selection centers on recommendations and committee review, showing the overall picture of achievements is important.
Related Awards
- American Academy of Arts and Letters Literature Awards
- Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
- National Book Award (Poetry)
- Poetry Society of America Awards
- Academy Fellowship (Academy of American Poets, etc.)