This free poetry contest is open to all poets of any age, whether they have been previously published or not. All are eligible without regard to sex, race or experience. Present and previous employees of the Poetry Institute of Africa are not eligible. Neither are their families or relatives. Each poet may submit one poem only in English or Afrikaans. Prizes will be awarded at the end of each contest. Prizes are as follows:- First Prize is R3000,00 cash; 5 Second prizes of R500,00 each; 10 Third Prizes of R100,00 and 20 Fourth Prizes of R50,00 each. In addition to our existing prizes in our 'Student' Contest, we will now award a computer as a prize, to the school that has the highest percentage of student poems, accepted by our selection committee. We will also donate complimentary copies of the anthology to all schools whose students have won a prize in the competition! Judging is performed by a literary committee and is based on best poetic ability in thought, expression, originality and imagination. Any verse form is acceptable, but within the 24 line limit. Judges decisions are final. There is no fee or subsidy payment required. All poems submitted are the property of the poet. Poem entries accepted by our selection committee may be published in our Anthology/Book of Verse. Whether published or not, however, the poem always remains the property of the poet. The poet is not obliged to purchase a copy of the anthology/book in which his/her poem appears. Prize winners will be notified as soon as the contest is decided. A complete list of these winners will be available from the: Poetry Institute of Africa PO Box 2516 Port Shepstone 4240 South Africa Tel: (039) 682 3773 ~ Fax: (086) 684 9023 Email: poetrypub@mweb.co.za |
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