ONLY POEMS Poet of the Year Prize A project of ONLY POEMS (see other related projects). About Indie lit is full of award-winning poems while awards for poets are reserved mostly for their books. We want to publish poets who make a home in our hearts with their voices and never leave. That’s why this poetry award is not for the single best poem but rather for the poet whose body of work we feel is or will be full of one award-winning poem after another. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $16 to $22 (average to above average for contests). Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed ONLY POEMS Poet of the Year Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingONLY POEMS Poet of the Year Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveONLY POEMS Poet of the Year Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 165 days from now) through 01 May 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 10 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) Professional payment. Details: USD $3,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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 @onlypoemsmagX (Twitter) @onlypoemsmag Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope ONLY POEMS Poet of the Year 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 25 reports from 24 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 82 min | 91.7 mean avg | 87.0 median | 151 max days (17.7 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 % (91.7 avg. days per rejection) | 4.0 % personal, 68.0 % form, 28.0 % unspecified | 12.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 4 responses are pending (139 min | 163.5 mean avg | 160.0 median | 195 max days waiting | 28.4 std dev) from 3 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 $22.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 May 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 14:51 UTC (6 hours, 39 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 ProjectsBob Hicok Fellowship for Poets Charges fees for all submissionsLeonard Cohen Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsONLY POEMS Best New Poems DNQONLY POEMS DAILYONLY POEMS Poem of the MonthONLY POEMS Poet of the Week Charges fees for some 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. 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