The Nutmeg Poetry Award A project of Connecticut Poetry Society (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for CPS members. The fee is USD $10 (below average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people in Connecticut. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 December 2026* (approx. 75 days from now) through 31 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 80 lines; Up to 3 pieces.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 payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $200 for first prize.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 @connpoetry Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Nutmeg Poetry Award 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsConnecticut Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsConnecticut Poetry Society Experimental Poetry Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsConnecticut River ReviewThe Connecticut River Review Poetry Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Vivian Shipley Poetry Award 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: 15 Jul 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