Poetry has a way of moving us past facts and immersing us into an experience. The Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards encourages poets to do just that. There are three age categories: Adult, Youth 13-18, and Youth 12 & Under. The deadline for entries is July 1, 2023.

The annual contest is open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.

Procedures (to submit online)

Any entry that does not adhere to ALL of the contest rules will not be considered for a prize.

Adults (Ages 19+)

1. You may submit up to three unpublished poems. Maximum of 30 lines per poem.
2. Include name, “adult category,” address, email and telephone number in upper right-hand corner of each poem.
3. Title each poem.
4. Email your poem(s) in a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx) to [email protected].
5. Please keep copies of your Word files.
6. Click here to pay your $15 entry fee online.

Youth (Ages 13-18)

1. You may submit up to three unpublished poems. Maximum of 30 lines per poem.
2. Include name, age, address, email and telephone number in upper right-hand corner of each poem.
3. Title each poem.
4. Email your poem(s) in a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx) to [email protected].
5. Please keep copies of your Word files.
6. Click here to pay your $5 entry fee online.

Youth (12 and Under)

1. You may submit up to three unpublished poems. Maximum of 30 lines per poem.
2. Include name, age, address, email, and telephone number in upper right-hand corner of each poem.
3. Title each poem.
4. Email your poem(s) in a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx) to [email protected].
5. Please keep copies of your Word files.The 2023 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Award

The annual contest is open to people worldwide. Poems must be original, unpublished, and in English.