BlackBerry Peach Prize for Poetry Spoken & Written Word Contest A project of National Federation of State Poetry Societies (see other related projects). About To reach beyond the written page and to encourage the performance of poetry, the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) initiated the annual BlackBerry Peach Prize for Poetry: Spoken & Written Word contest. The contest began in 2018 and continues to be a successful, annual contest. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $10 to $15 (below average to average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearVideo Publication Video PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 106 days from now) through 15 March 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.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 payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 for first place, plus $300 travel stipend if attending the Convention.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Audio. 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 Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope BlackBerry Peach Prize for Poetry 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $15.00. Most recent response reported was received on 25 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:30 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsGeorgia Poetry Society Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsNFSPS Annual Poetry Contests Charges fees for some submissionsNFSPS Barbara Stevens Poetry Manuscript Competition Charges fees for all submissionsNFSPS College Undergraduate Poetry Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsNFSPS Peace Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 15 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only