Ohio Poet of the Year, 2024
Nomination guidelines
- Poets are invited to self-nominate by submitting their books, along with their complete contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email) and a bio (50-100 words).
- Books may also be sent in by others, such as a publisher, editor, poetry colleague or poetry group.
- There is no form to fill out, no fee, and no letter of recommendation is necessary.
- The poet must be a native or a resident of Ohio, or if neither, must have previously lived in Ohio and established close ties to the state.
- Books must be at least 48 pages in total (including front matter, title pages, photographs, art work).
- They may be from a commercial, university, small or hybrid press, but vanity books and self-published books will not be considered.
- They may have received previous awards or honors.
- They must have been published between September 1, 2022 and May 1, 2024.
- They must be the work of one poet, not an edited anthology including various poets.
- No translations.
- Poets who have previously entered the contest but did not win, may submit a different book.
- No one will be chosen a second time as Poet of the Year.
- Nominations must be received by May 15, 2024.
- Mail two copies of the book to:
Ohio Poet of the Year Committee
206 East Dixon Avenue
Dayton, OH 45419
