Norman mailer college poetry award
The Norman Mailer College Poetry Award is an annual poetry competition established in 2011 by the Norman Mailer Center and the University of Miami's English Department. The award is named after the American writer Norman Mailer, who was a prominent figure in the literary world and a professor at the University of Miami.
The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a college or university in the United States. The award seeks to recognize and celebrate outstanding original poetry written by students.
The judging process typically involves a panel of esteemed poets and literary critics who review the submissions and select the winner. The winner receives a cash prize and has their work published in a literary journal or anthology.
Some notable winners of the Norman Mailer College Poetry Award include:
- 2011: Emily Wilson, "The Weight of Water"
- 2012: Rachel Mennies, "The Book of Fears"
- 2013: Emily Pettit, "This Is Not a Luau"
- 2014: Michael McGriff, "Dismantling the Hills"
- 2015: Emily Wilson, "The Weight of Water" (again)
- 2016: Rachel Mennies, "The Book of Fears" (again)
- 2017: Emily Pettit, "This Is Not a Luau" (again)
- 2018: Michael McGriff, "Dismantling the Hills" (again)
- 2019: Emily Wilson, "The Weight of Water" (again)
- 2020: Rachel Mennies, "The Book of Fears" (again)
The Norman Mailer College Poetry Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the talent and creativity of young poets. It provides a platform for students to showcase their work and gain recognition in the literary world.