PST recently updated its members-only contest guidelines to clarify rules, to add guidance for contests submitted by email, and to add some new rules. For example, the period to submit to contests now includes an open-for-submission date (1st of the prior month) as well as a submission deadline. The guidelines also specify publishing rights associated with poems selected for publication. Get details.

Get a printer-friendly copy of our contest guidelines here.

About Our Contests

Members-only contests run through April 2024 for this program year. Get details. (Not a member? It’s not too late. Join us!)

Student contests are now open! Three divisions, for Tennessee-based schoolchildren (and student members based anywhere) grades 2 through 12. Get details.

PST will also hold contests for its 67th Annual Poetry Festival. Contest sponsorships are in process. Keep reading for more details.

PST Seeks Festival Contest Sponsors

PST currently seeks contest sponsors and judges for our festival contests. But hurry! Our deadline of September 9 is approaching fast! Learn more.