Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award A project of Red Hen Press (see other related projects). About Established in 1998, in honor of the poet Benjamin Saltman (1927-1999), this award is for a previously unpublished original collection of poetry. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1998 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingBenjamin Saltman Poetry Award's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveBenjamin Saltman Poetry Award's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 October 2026* (approx. 52 days from now).7Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 96 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + No royalties Professional advance. No royalties. Details: USD $3,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @redhenpressX (Twitter) @redhenpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 25 reports from 25 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 28 min | 233.9 mean avg | 246.0 median | 302 max days (70.0 std dev) Responses 72.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 72.00 % (261.2 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 50.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 28.00 % (140.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (10 min | 111.4 mean avg | 63.0 median | 327 max days waiting | 1,414.5 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 05 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Oct 2025. 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