Poetry Book Contest Press Releases

International Poetry Prize Gets A New Name And A Fresh Mission. Welsh-based awards relaunch to champion self-published and indie poets globally

The International Poetry Book Awards returns with renewed ambition and expanded opportunities for poets worldwide, officially launching on 1 January 2026. The 2026 awards promise to be the most exciting yet!

The International Poetry Book Awards organisers have announced the winners of their prestigious 5th contest, judged by acclaimed Welsh poet and writer Mick Evans, and the overall winner was Lucy Ingrams for her collection, Signs.