The Anhinga-Robert Dana Prize for Poetry A project of Anhinga Press (see other related projects). About The Anhinga-Robert Dana Prize for Poetry has been offered annually since 1983 for a manuscript of original poetry in English. The competition is open to writers from all regions. The winner will receive a cash prize, the winning manuscript will be published by Anhinga Press, and the winner will be offered a reading tour of Florida after the book comes out. Contest manuscripts are screened by qualified readers appointed by the Press. Past judges include Donald Hall, Marvin Bell, Joy Harjo, Robert Dana, Diane Wakoski, Naomi Shihab Nye, Mark Jarman., Sheryl St. Germain, and Tony Hoagland. Past winners of the Prize include Judith Kitchen, Janet Holmes, Frank X. Gaspar, Julia Levine, Keith Ratzlaff, Ruth L. Schwartz, Deborah Landau and Rhett Iseman Trull. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $28 (above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1983 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Anhinga-Robert Dana Prize for Poetry's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingThe Anhinga-Robert Dana Prize for Poetry's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveThe Anhinga-Robert Dana Prize for Poetry's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 100 pages.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 advance (US$2000 or more) + No royalties Provides free copy/copies Professional advance. No royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 for winner.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are 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 @anhinga_pressX (Twitter) @anhinga_press Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Anhinga-Robert Dana 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 19 reports from 19 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 16 min | 185.2 mean avg | 190.0 median | 508 max days (98.4 std dev) Responses 73.68 % 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: 73.68 % (200.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 85.7 % form, 14.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 5.26 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 5.26 % (508.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 21.05 % (83.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 10 responses are pending (99 min | 123.2 mean avg | 111.0 median | 163 max days waiting | 702.3 std dev) from 10 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 $28.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 24 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 19:22 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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