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National Poetry Competition 2025
Deadline: Fri 31 Oct 2025
The competition, run by The Poetry Society since 1978, is one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem. This year's judging panel includes Denise Saul, Ian Duhig and Susannah Dickey. Open to all poets worldwide aged 18+.

Prizes

First prize: £5,000
Second prize: £3,000
Third prize: £2,000
Commended: £500

Entry fee: £8 / subsequent poems £6

Enter at npc.poetrysociety.org.uk

Deadline: 11.59 GMT, 31st October 2025


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