Thirteenth Annual Robert P. Collén Poetry Competition Call for Submissions

Information and Rules for our Thirteenth Annual Robert P. Collén Poetry Competition.

Submission Rules:

Theme: New Beginnings

• You may Submit up to three poems about 'New Beginnings' as you define it.
• Only unpublished poems will be accepted.
• Please Submit on white 8.5 x 11 paper, typed in a plain type face.
• Place no personal information on the side where your poems appear.
• On the reverse side write your name, address, telephone number and email address.
• Notification of receipt of entry will be sent via email.
• Poems will not be returned.
• All Submissions must be POSTMARKED ON/BEFORE Monday, September 21, 2026.
• Ten finalists will be chosen to compete for the prize money on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

1st Place is $100, 2nd Place is $75, and 3rd Place is $50.

Send submissions to:

Robert P. Collén

Poetry Competition

Wheeler Memorial Library

49 East Main St.

Orange, MA 01364

This Poetry Competition is Sponsored by The Friends of the Orange Public Libraries.

Posted: to Orange Public Library News on Tue, Jun 2, 2026
Updated: Tue, Jun 2, 2026