Maya Poetry Book Awards

The Maya Poetry Book Awards have had a fantastic year, with many more books entered than the previous year. Judge Dave Lewis has had a difficult job, but has just announced the top 10 poetry collections on his shortlist.

The International Welsh Poetry Competition organisers have just published their fourth and final anthology of 100 winning poems.

The International Welsh Poetry Competition organisers have announced the winners of their prestigious 20th contest, judged by Welsh writer Mick Evans, and the overall winner was Kerry Rawlinson for the poem 'Kokanee, Spawning'.

The Maya Poetry Book Awards have had a great year, with many more books entered than the previous year. Judge Dave Lewis has had a tough job, but has just announced the top 25 poetry collections on his longlist.

International Poetry Prize Gets A New Name And A Fresh Mission. Welsh-based awards relaunch to champion self-published and indie poets globally

The largest English-language poetry award in Wales, is set to launch its momentous 20th and final annual contest this month. • Great judge – Mick Evans • Cash prizes and anthology publication • Last chance to be part of history

The International Poetry Book Awards returns with renewed ambition and expanded opportunities for poets worldwide, officially launching on 1 January 2026. The 2026 awards promise to be the most exciting yet!

Napier Marten has been named the winner of the 2025 Poetry Book Awards for his dazzling debut collection Taplash Meditations.

The organisers of the international Poetry Book Awards have just announced the 'Top 25' (longlist) of the best poetry books submitted this year.

The organisers of the international Welsh Poetry Competition have announced the winners of their prestigious 19th contest, judged by Welsh writer, Mike Jenkins, and the overall winner was Mark Lewis for his poem 'Notes from a transported convict'