The Blue Poppy Awards

A project of The Haiku Shack Magazine (see other related projects).

About

The Blue Poppy Awards are named after a delicate flower (Meconopsis betonicifolia) that grows in spring and summer. Renowned for its soothing effect, the blue poppy is native to the Himalayas. Thriving at high altitudes atop rugged mountain terrain, it exemplifies endurance, inner strength, enlightenment, and harmony with nature.
Known as the Flower of Happiness, since ancient times, blue poppies have spiritually symbolized purity, peace, resilience, good fortune, and prosperity. In floriography, they signify imagination, rarity, spiritual growth, mystery, and the pursuit of dreams—the impossible made real. Their romantic meaning conveys the message: you make my dreams come true. Like red poppies, in Western cultures they honor the memory of loved ones.
As unique as each poet, the blue poppy further aligns with the very nature of our Awards.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
The fee is USD $1 (below average for contests).

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 2026

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

Poetry Open Fee-based

Dates:

Open to poetry submissions through 31 May 2027* (approx. 209 days from now).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Exactly 3 lines; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Haiku (or related).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Theme:

Spring & Summer (31 May 2027*)

Winner's Prize:

Unknown payment Unknown payment. Details: Winners each receive one-third of the winners' pot.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 Nov 2026

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