Samuel Washington Allen Prize A project of New England Poetry Club (see other related projects). About This prize honors the legacy of the African-American poet, translator, professor, and former New England Poetry Club leader, Samuel Washington Allen, who also published as Paul Vesey. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for members of New England Poetry Club. The fee is USD $5 (below average for contests). Country of Publication United States 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 Samuel Washington Allen Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Poetry Temp Closed For a long poem or poem sequenceAudience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Long poetry.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 $250.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @nepoetryclubThreads @nepoetryclubX (Twitter) @NEPoetryClub Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Samuel Washington Allen 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 3 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 56 min | 78.7 mean avg | 63.0 median | 117 max days (33.4 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 02 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 10:31 UTC (1 hour, 29 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 ProjectsAmy Lowell Prize Charges fees for all submissionsDer Hovanessian Prize DNQE. E. Cummings Prize Charges fees for all submissionsJean Pedrick Chapbook Prize DNQ 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: 05 Sep 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