The Kinereth Gensler Awards, a poetry manuscript contest for residents of New England, New York, or New Jersey, is currently closed to submissions. The contest is typically open from June 1 to October 1 each year, with a prize of $2,000 plus book publication. The 2026 contest is expected to open on June 1, 2026, and close on October 1, 2026. For the most current information, please refer to the official website: http://alicejamesbooks.org/pages/kinereth_gensler_award.php
Submitted collections of poetry must not be previously published. Contest entrants must reside in New England, New York, or New Jersey.
Prize: $2,000 plus book publication.
Deadline: October 1.
http://alicejamesbooks.org/pages/kinereth_gensler_award.php