Bridport Prize Poetry Award A project of Bridport Prize (see other related projects). About One of the largest poetry prizes, the winning poem also features in our anthology, a chance to see your words on the printed page. That’s not all. It opens up further opportunities where your work needs to have been published. You will also be invited to take part in our awards celebration, receive feedback from the judges and our professional partners. Finally, we will champion you not only as one of our winners but as our alumni, part of the Bridport Prize family. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is GBP £13 (average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Bridport Prize Poetry Award's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingBridport Prize Poetry Award's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveBridport Prize Poetry Award's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 42 lines.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) Professional payment. Details: GBP £5,000 for winner.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @bridportprize.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @bridportprizeLinkedIn LinkedIn Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Bridport Prize 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 25 reports from 23 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 57 min | 73.6 mean avg | 68.5 median | 147 max days (30.5 std dev) Responses 100.00 % 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: 100.00 % (73.6 avg. days per rejection) | 24.0 % personal, 36.0 % form, 40.0 % unspecified | 4.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (107 min | 119.0 mean avg | 119.0 median | 131 max days waiting | 17.0 std dev) from 2 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: GBP £13.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:50 UTC (6 hours, 28 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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