Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest This contest is participating in Duotrope's Sponsorship program! A project of Winning Writers (see other related projects). About The Tom Howard Prize is open to poems in any style or genre. The Margaret Reid Prize recognizes poems that rhyme or have a traditional style. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2002 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year 36 members set this contest as a Favorite. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 October 2025 11:59 PM Hawaiian Standard Time (in 107 days).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: Up to 250 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 $3,500 for winners.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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:Bluesky @winningwriters.comInstagram @winningwriters For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 18 reports from 18 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 192 min | 253.2 mean avg | 213.0 median | 431 max days (351.7 std dev) Responses 83.34 % Acceptances: 5.56 % of submissions accepted (192.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.56 % 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: 77.78 % (227.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 64.3 % form, 35.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 16.67 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 16.67 % (391.7 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: - Pending 11 responses are pending (6 min | 182.8 mean avg | 261.0 median | 311 max days waiting | 658.0 std dev) from 11 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $22.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Oct 2024. 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 ProjectsNorth Street Book Prize DNQTom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest Charges fees for all submissionsWergle Flomp Humor Poetry ContestWinning Writers Sports Fiction & Essay Contest CLOSED 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 Apr 2025Last Audited: 23 Mar 2025 Date Added: 01 Aug 2012We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.