The Peggy Willis Lyles Haiku Award A project of The Heron's Nest This listing may be deactivated on: 14 Oct 2026. Learn about this process. About No about statement available. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Heron's Nest. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Peggy Willis Lyles Haiku Award's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 3 lines; Up to 2 pieces.Poetry Forms:Haiku (or related).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: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope The Peggy Willis Lyles Haiku 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 9 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 61 min | 112.0 mean avg | 110.0 median | 242 max days (58.8 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 02 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:21 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! 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: 16 Sep 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