The River Heron Poetry Prize A project of River Heron Review (see other related projects). About The annual River Heron Poetry Prize awards the winning poet and 4 finalists cash prizes, a Zoom reading, plus publication in the contest issue. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of River Heron Review. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterThe River Heron Poetry Prize's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableThe River Heron Poetry Prize's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThe River Heron Poetry Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 163 days from now) through 31 May 2027.2Audience: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. Details: USD $500 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 @riverheronreviewX (Twitter) @River_Heron Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The River Heron 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 15 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 40 min | 58.1 mean avg | 47.0 median | 109 max days (56.8 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 6.67 % of submissions accepted (42.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.67 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 93.33 % (59.4 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 71.4 % form, 28.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (200 days waiting). 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 $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 12:12 UTC (1 hour, 53 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 ProjectsBucks County Arts Poetry Prize DNQPoems, For Now CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe River Heron Editors' Prize Charges fees for all submissionsRiver Heron Review 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. 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