Jackson Poetry Prize
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Annual award recognizing U.S. poets through a nomination process.
PoetryLiterary prizesUnited States
- 創設年
- 2006
- 主催
- Poets & Writers, Inc.
- カテゴリー
- 詩・現代詩
- 選考方式
- Recommendation
- 受賞対象
- プロ
- 開催頻度
- 年1回
- 発表時期
- 4月頃
- 賞のステータス
- 活動中
説明
The Jackson Poetry Prize, established in 2006, honors American poets who possess outstanding talent and have published at least two critically acclaimed books. There is no open call for submissions; an anonymous group of poets selected by Poets & Writers nominates candidates, and a selection committee of renowned poets makes the final selection. The prize aims to provide the recipient with time and encouragement for writing. The prize money has increased stepwise from $50,000 at inception to $100,000 as of 2024.
賞品
- 主賞品
- Cash prize awarded to the winner. Aims to provide time and encouragement for writing.
- 賞金
- 100,000 USD
- Increased honor and visibility from winning
- Publicity and promotion by Poets & Writers
選考情報
選考プロセス
| 段階 | 審査員 | 通過率 | 発表 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination (preliminary selection) | An anonymous group of poets selected by Poets & Writers nominates candidates | Unknown | Candidate list is usually not published and is selected internally |
| Final selection | Selection committee of renowned poets selects the final winner | Unknown | Winners announced on Poets & Writers' official website or press releases |
Nomination (preliminary selection)
審査員
An anonymous group of poets selected by Poets & Writers nominates candidates
通過率
Unknown
発表
Candidate list is usually not published and is selected internally
Final selection
審査員
Selection committee of renowned poets selects the final winner
通過率
Unknown
発表
Winners announced on Poets & Writers' official website or press releases
選考基準
- Outstanding poetic talent
- Having published at least two critically acclaimed works
- Comprehensive evaluation of literary value and achievements
- Must be an American poet
応募のヒント
推奨
- Publish multiple poetry collections and build a body of work
- Regularly publish works to gain critical acclaim
- Participate in local and national readings or festivals to increase visibility
- Organize publication history and past awards (selection emphasizes achievements)
注意
- Attempt direct submission (not open call)
- Try to gain attention through short-term promotional activities only
- Seek attention through actions contrary to evaluation criteria
審査員から
- Selection tends to emphasize the winner's 'body of work'
- Poetic maturity and technical excellence are highly valued
- Continuously publish works and accumulate evaluations from experts and readers
関連の賞
- Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award
- Amy Award
- Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award