The Poetry London Prize is a major, internationally renowned award for a single outstanding poem.

Entries are open from 13 February to 1 May 2020. 

First Prize: £5,000

Second Prize: £2,000

Third Prize: £1,000


The first prize has been won by and helped launch the careers of many acclaimed poets, including Liz Berry, Niall Campbell, Richard Scott, and Romalyn Ante.

This year’s judge is the award-winning poet, critic and translator Ilya Kaminsky.

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