The Georgia Poetry Prize A project of University of Georgia Press (see other related projects). About In partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia, the University of Georgia Press has established the Georgia Poetry Prize, a national competition that will celebrate excellence in poetry.Supported by the Bruce and Georgia McEver Fund for the Arts and Environment, the Georgia Poetry Prize will be open to unpublished, original collections of poems written in English by residents of North America. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to residents of North America. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Georgia Poetry Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe Georgia Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Georgia Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 14 days from now) through 30 November 2026.4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 50 - 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:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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 @ugapress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Georgia Poetry 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 31 reports from 31 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 25 min | 91.0 mean avg | 87.0 median | 129 max days (22.6 std dev) Responses 93.55 % 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: 93.55 % (91.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 75.9 % form, 24.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.45 % (56.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 18:31 UTC (2 hours, 58 minutes ago). 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 ProjectsCruxFlannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsUniversity of Georgia Press 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. 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