The Palette Poetry Spotlight Award A project of Palette Poetry (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2020). We provide the following information as an archive. About In today's saturated poetry world, the most difficult job for a poet can be finding the spotlight. Any one of us can be tremendously talented, but our work may never see a press if we don't find the opportunity to stand out from crowd. We want to help you stand out from the crowd. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 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 (US$50 or more per poem).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. 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: Correction/Update The Palette Poetry Spotlight 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Brush & Lyre Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Love & Eros Prize Charges fees for all submissionsPalette Chapbook Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsPalette PoetryThe Palette Poetry [FREE] Challenge CLOSEDPalette Poetry Ekphrastic Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Palette Poetry Micro Chapbook Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsPalette Poetry Nature Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsPalette Poetry Previously Published Poem Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Palette Poetry Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsPalette Poetry Queer Poetry Challenge Charges fees for all submissionsPalette Poetry Rejected Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsPalette Poetry Spilled Ink Challenge NEW! Charges fees for all submissionsThe Pen Pal Poetry Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Resistance & Resilience Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Rising Poet Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Sappho Prize for Women Poets DNQ 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: 23 Jun 2026 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