Environs Prize A project of The Maine Review (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (October 2025) About Environs celebrates contemporary environmental writing that highlights the vulnerabilities of our world and our identities as we relate to the places we inhabit and the earth itself. The prize will alternate between prose and poetry. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $10 (below average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines. Place/Regions: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: $1,000 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: $1,000 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines. Place/Regions: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: $1,000 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.When payment details are provided, they are listed in the currency used by the publication. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Environs Prize 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 listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsEmbody CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Maine Review Annual Poetry Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsMaine Review's Annual Short Story Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Maine Review Charges fees for all submissionsRocky Coast Writing Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWhite Pine Writing Contest 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: 12 Oct 2025 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