National Poetry Competition 2019
One of the biggest single poem competitions in the world, the National Poetry CompetitionAnnual poetry prize run by the UK-based Poetry Society established in 1978; accepts entries from all over the world; over 10,000 poems submitted each year is open to anyone aged 17 or older. Run by the Poetry Society in the UK, the competition is for previously unpublished poems of up to 40 lines in length.
Ten Prizes
First Prize: £5000
Second Prize: £2000
Third Prize: £1000
Seven commendations: £200
Deadline: 31 October 2019
Judges
Mona Arshi • Helen Mort
• Maurice Riordan
There will be an awards event in London in spring 2020.
Closing date:
31 October 2019
Entry:
Open internationally to all poets who are 17 or over
Entry fee £7 for the first poem, £4 for subsequent poems
Prize:
First Prize £5,000, Second Prize £2,000, Third Prize £1,000 and 7 Commendations £200 
