The Hillary Gravendyk Prize A project of Inlandia Journal (see other related projects). About The Hillary Gravendyk Prize is an open poetry book competition for all writers regardless of the number of previously published poetry collections.HILLARY GRAVENDYK (1979-2014) was a beloved poet living and teaching in Southern California’s “Inland Empire” region. She wrote the acclaimed poetry book, HARM from Omnidawn Publishing (2012), and the posthumously published The Soluble Hour (Omnidawn, 2017) and Unlikely Conditions (1913 Press, 2017, with Cynthia Arrieu-King) as well as the poetry chapbook The Naturalist (Achiote Press, 2008). A native of Washington State, she was an admired Assistant Professor of English at Pomona College in Claremont, CA. Her poetry has appeared widely in journals such as American Letters & Commentary, The Bellingham Review, The Colorado Review, The Eleventh Muse, Fourteen Hills, MARY, 1913: A Journal of Forms, Octopus Magazine, Tarpaulin Sky and Sugar House Review. Hillary was two-time winner of the Eisner Prize in Poetry and was awarded a 2015 Pushcart Prize for her poem “Your Ghost,” which appeared in the Pushcart Prize Anthology. She leaves behind many devoted colleagues, friends, family and beautiful poems. Hillary Gravendyk passed away on May 10, 2014 after a long illness. This contest has been established in her memory. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Americans. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2015 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Hillary Gravendyk Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingThe Hillary Gravendyk Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Hillary Gravendyk Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027 12:00 AM PST (in 137 days) through 30 April 2027.1Audience: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:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @inlandia_instituteLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @InlandiaInst Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Hillary Gravendyk 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 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 46 min | 258.4 mean avg | 275.0 median | 285 max days (76.9 std dev) Responses 70.00 % 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: 70.00 % (277.6 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 57.1 % form, 42.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 30.00 % (151.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (139 min | 144.7 mean avg | 141.0 median | 154 max days waiting | 7.2 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 $20.00. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Apr 2025. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 19:11 UTC (2 hours, 17 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! 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