These poetry contests might inspire the next Earle Birney or Margaret Atwood…
Canada Writes Poetry Prize
Sponsor: CBC Books
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Prizes: First Prize $6000 + publication, 4 Second Prizes of $1000 + publication
Topic: Any
Format: Poetry, 400-600 words
Open to: Canadians of all ages, $25 entry fee
Link: http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/literaryprizes/poetry/
Kisses and Popsicles Spring Poetry Contest:
Sponsor: Pandora’s Collective
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Prizes: Varies between $30 and $100 depending on age, and publication
Topic: Any
Format: Poetry, Maximum lines is 50
Open to: All countries, all ages (3 age categories), $3-$5 per entry
Link: http://www.pandorascollective.com/what-we-do/contests
Refugees and Human Rights Child and Youth Poetry Contest
Sponsor: COSTI Immigrant Services
Deadline: May 16, 2012
Prizes: 3 First Prizes of $200.00 each. 3 Second and Third Prizes of $100.00 each.
Topic: Refugees and Human Rights
Format: An original poem 24 or fewer lines
Open to: Canadian, Grades 4-12, no entry fee