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Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Submit original poetry for judging and young-poet recognition.
Who it’s for: Poets aged 11–17 worldwide
Your first step
Check the next official entry cycle and the rules for your country of residence.
Open official guideThe route
Poem preparation
Create original poems within the current entry requirements.
Direct submission
Submit through the organizer’s process; no school or regional qualification is needed.
Judging and recognition
Judges select winning and commended poets.
Before you commit: The 2026 competition has concluded; UK and overseas entry limits and development opportunities differ, and AI-written poems are ineligible.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: The Poetry Society. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.