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Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards
Annual contest seeks original, unpublished poems, no more than two manuscript pages in length, on any themes, and in any genre. Prize money totals $1,300. Sponsored by the Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College. Deadline: April 1, 2004.
www.pccc.cc.nj.us/

Poetry Society of America Awards
Presented annually for original poetry - includes awards for first books and small press, the Frost Medal for lifetime achievement, and the Shelley Memorial Award. Winners, guidelines, PSA activities, and various literary links.
www.poetrysociety.org/

Emily Dickinson Poetry Awards
An annual contest for original, unpublished poems, not exceeding six pages in length. Winning entries are published in an anthology. Reading fee: $12. Deadline: August 31.
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The Kingsley Tufts Poetry Awards
Designed to support the working poet. For original poetry in English by a U.S. resident. There is a special award for a first book. Winners and entry requirements.
www.cgu.edu/

The Kingsley Tufts Poetry Awards
An annual award of $100,000 is offered for a published book of original poetry by a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien.
www.cgu.edu/

Griffin Poetry Prize
Annual international and Canadian award for poetry written or translated into English. Rules, entry form, and profiles of the trustees and judges.
www.griffinpoetryprize.com/

An Angels Poetry
Offers 3 general awards and 2 pet awards with minimal criteria. Winners not listed.
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How to Win Writing Contests, Literary Competitions, Short Story Awards, Poetry Prizes, Etc.
Provides detailed guidelines, tips and information on achieving success in creative writing contests. Also organizes and provides up-to-date news on the annual Writers' Success Essay Contest, the Tom Howard Poetry Contest, and the Tom Howard Short Story Contest.
www.geocities.com/

Masaoka Shiki Haiku Awards Project
This site gives information on the substantial literary prizes given as a result of the Matsuyama Declaration of 1999. Watch here for award announcements. Maintained by the Ehime Culture Foundation, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
www.ecf.or.jp/

River City Writing Awards in Fiction and Poetry
A journal based at the University of Memphis, offers annual cash awards for both original, unpublished short stories (maximum 7,500 words) and poetry (maximum 2 pages). Closes March 1. Entry fees: $12 and $5, respectively.
www.people.memphis.edu/