The Charles Simic Poetry Prize
In memory of Charles Simic, 1938 -2023; beloved poet, friend, mentor.
The Charles Simic Poetry Prize is awarded annually to a single poem of exceptional vision and quality. It is judged by a different poet of note each year.
One winner receives $1000 and publication in the Spring Issue.
One Editor's Choice recieves $200 and publication in the Spring Issue.
Three finalists recieve publication in the Spring issue and submission fee refund.
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The Charles Simic Poetry Prize is open for submissions annually from November 1 to December 1. For details, please read the full guidelines on our Submittable page.
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2025 Charles Simic Poetry Prize, Judge TBA
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2024 Charles Simic Poetry Prize, Judged by Dana Levin:
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First Place:
Oz Hardwick
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Editor's Choice:
Janine Certo
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Finalists:
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2023 Charles Simic Poetry Prize, Judged by David Rivard
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First Place:
George Perreault
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Second Place:
Betsy Sholl
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Editor's Choice:
Claire Millikin
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Finalists:
Mark Decartaret
Oz Hardwick
Jefferson Navicky
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