By funding the Griffin Poetry Prize – the world’s largest international prize for a first edition single collection of poetry written in or translated into English. The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry aims to spark the public’s imagination and raise awareness of the crucial role poetry plays in our cultural life.
The Griffin Trust was founded in April 2000 by Chairman Scott Griffin, along with Trustees Margaret Atwood, Robert Hass, Michael Ondaatje, Robin Robertson and David Young. In 2004 Carolyn Forché was named a Trustee and joined the list of internationally-acclaimed writers who sit on the board of the Griffin Trust. In 2014, Karen Solie, Colm Tóibín and Mark Doty were named Trustees, in 2016, Jo Shapcott and Marek Kazmierski, in 2018, Ian Williams and in 2020, Sarah Howe. Margaret Atwood, Robert Hass, Michael Ondaatje, Robin Robertson, Jo Shapcott and Colm Tóibín have assumed the role of Trustees Emeriti. Learn more about the Trustees here.
“Poetry is something more philosophical and more worthy of serious attention than history.” – Aristotle
The Griffin Trust’s support for poetry focuses on the annual Griffin Poetry Prize, which awards two literary prizes of $65,000 each and and $10,000 is awarded to the other shortlisted poets who read at the annual Griffin Poetry Prize Shortlist Readings in Toronto. A Canadian prize is given to a living poet/translator resident in Canada; an international prize is given to a living poet/translator from any country in the world. Both prizes may include works in translation. Judges are selected annually by the trustees and the prizes are awarded in the spring of each year.
The Griffin Poetry Prize is promoted through an evening of readings by the shortlisted poets, and by the marketing and advertising organized through the media, publishers and bookstores. Eligible collections of poetry are those published between January 1 and December 31 of any given year. Submissions are accepted from publishers only.
“Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.” – Percy Bysshe Shelley
Full details of application procedures for the prize are available here.
Le Prix Griffin de Poésie, The Griffin Poetry Prize, est le plus grand prix au monde pour la première édition d’un recueil unique de poésie écrit en anglais. De par son financement du Prix Griffin de Poésie, la Fondation Griffin, The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry, veut stimuler l’imagination du public et faire connaître le rôle vital joué par la poésie dans notre vie culturelle.
La Fondation Griffin a été constituée en avril 2000 par son président, Scott Griffin, avec l’appui des membres de son conseil d’administration Margaret Atwood, Robert Hass, Michael Ondaatje, Robin Robertson et David Young. En 2004, Carolyn Forché a rejoint la liste d’écrivains de renommée internationale siégeant au conseil d’administration de la Fondation Griffin. En 2014, Karen Solie, Colm Tóibín et Mark Doty s’y sont associés également, suivis par Jo Shapcott et Marek Kazmierski en 2016. Margaret Atwood, Robert Hass et Robin Robertson sont désormais membres honoraires de la Fondation Griffin. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.
« La poésie est quelque chose de plus philosophique et de plus grande importance que l’histoire. » – Aristote
Le soutien porté par la Fondation Griffin à la poésie converge sur le Prix Griffin de Poésie qui décerne deux prix littéraires tous les ans, chacun d’une valeur de 65 000 $. De plus, chaque poète de la liste de sélection finale qui lit lors de la soirée de lecture annuelle tenue par le Prix Griffin de Poésie à Toronto reçoit la somme de 10 000 $. Un prix canadien est décerné à un poète vivant canadien ou résident permanent du Canada. Un prix international est aussi décerné à un poète vivant de n’importe quel pays du monde. Les deux prix peuvent récompenser des traductions de poésie. Le jury est sélectionné tous les ans par les membres du conseil d’administration de la Fondation Griffin et les prix sont décernés une fois par an, au printemps.
La promotion du Prix Griffin de Poésie se fait lors de la soirée de lecture des poètes de la liste de sélection et par toute commercialisation et publicité organisées par les médias, les éditeurs et les librairies. Les recueils de poésie admissibles au Prix sont ceux publiés entre le 1er janvier et le 31 décembre de l’année de qualification. Les candidatures ne sont acceptées que de la part des éditeurs.
« Les poètes sont les législateurs méconnus du monde. » – Percy Bysshe Shelley
Toutes les informations au sujet des dépôts de candidatures sont disponibles ici.
Al patrocinar el Premio Griffin de Poesía, el cual es el premio más grande del mundo para una sola colección de poesía de primera edición en inglés, el Fideicomiso Griffin para la Excelencia en la Poesía pretende darle vida a la imaginación del público y sensibilizarlo en cuanto al papel crucial que juega la poesía en nuestra vida cultural.
El Fideicomiso Griffin fue fundado en abril del 2000 por su presidente Scott Griffin en conjunto con los fideicomisarios Margaret Atwood, Robert Hass, Michael Ondaatje, Robin Robertson y David Young. En el año 2004, Carolyn Forché fue nombrada fideicomisaria, así uniéndose a la lista de escritores de renombre internacional que forman parte del consejo del Fideicomiso Griffin. En 2014, Karen Solie, Colm Tóibín y Mark Doty; y en el 2016, Jo Shapcott y Marek Kazmierski fueron nombrados fideicomisarios. Margaret Atwood, Robert Hass y Robin Robertson han asumido el papel de fideicomisarios eméritos. Más información acerca de los fideicomisarios aquí.
“La poesía es más filosófica y elevada que la historia.” – Aristóteles
El apoyo que presta el Fideicomiso Griffin a la poesía se centra en el Premio Griffin de Poesía anual, el cual otorga dos galardones literarios de $65.000 cada uno y unos premios adicionales de $10.000 a cada poeta finalista quien lea su obra en la Tertulia de los Finalistas del Premio de Poesía Griffin en Toronto. Se otorga un premio canadiense a un poeta vivo que resida en Canadá y se otorga un premio internacional a un poeta vivo de cualquier país del mundo. Los dos premios pueden incluir obras traducidas. Los fideicomisarios seleccionan anualmente al jurado y se otorgan los premios en la primavera de cada año.
El Premio Griffin de Poesía se promociona a través de una noche de lecturas por los poetas finalistas, así como la mercadotecnia y la publicidad organizadas a través de los medios de comunicación, las editoriales y las librerías. Las colecciones de poesía elegibles son aquellas publicadas entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de un año determinado. Solo se aceptarán propuestas presentadas por las editoriales.
Las colecciones de poesía elegibles son aquellas editadas entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de un año determinado. Solo se aceptarán propuestas presentadas por las editoriales. Los detalles completos del procedimiento de inscripción están disponibles en el sitio web del Fideicomiso Griffin.
“Los poetas son los legisladores no reconocidos del mundo” – Percy Bysshe Shelley
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I used to write poetry for 20 years. No one in this country would help me. Now I work in visual arts and graphic design. Canadians don’t just don’t respect or appreciate each other.
Hello…a friend of mine recently told me about this Griffin Trust For Excellence in Poetry…I read the Rules to the Poetry Prize and it states to enter, you must submit
‘four copies of each submitted title’; I just had my first ‘Poetry’ book titled ‘Feelings for Life’ published and would like to enter the contest…do I send you four books or just four copies of poems?…
Sharon, thanks for your interest in the Griffin Poetry Prize. Per the rules, submissions must come from publishers, and we ask for four copies of each book.
Please is there room for unpublished author’s? I have numerous poems that l wish to publish and wish to enter for competitions to this effect.
Thanks for the anticipated information.
Where can un published Canadian authors get help, my work is more real & riveting than 90% & published crap. The only real poetry I have seen lately is in the spoken word scene but even then it is lacking especially for females & rhyming poems. As I child I was obsessed with Robert Louis Stevenson (where’s my 6th grade English teacher didn’t know who he was!!!) I was also very fond of Thomas hood at an extremely young age & started writing my own poetry at 11. I am afraid to submit my poetry to contests because someone might steal my poetry & claim they wrote it . Not quite sure how to go about copy writing it as I never went to high school so I’m not tech savey but I know whenever Ive shared my poetry the listeners have been left speechless & even in tears. So I’m kind of sad I can’t enter this contest, this foundation actually looks legit. I guess I will just continue applying for disability… would be nice to actually accomplish something tho. They say the pen in mightier than the sword, but my pen brings me nothing but pages & pages of words strung together that no ears will ever hear & no eyes will ever see
This is the life I know
Yes this is fate for me
Are there any other contests going on at the moment? I was very excited until I realized that for the poetry contest you have to be a PUBLISHED writer. I am not….yet.
Jennifer, we recommend heading to your favourite search engine to look for “poetry contests unpublished” and the like that might suit what you’re seeking. When/if you do want to pursue publishing, we do offer some publishing resources here. Best wishes!
I used to write poetry for 20 years. No one in this country would help me. Now I work in visual arts and graphic design. Canadians don’t just don’t respect or appreciate each other.
Hello…a friend of mine recently told me about this Griffin Trust For Excellence in Poetry…I read the Rules to the Poetry Prize and it states to enter, you must submit
‘four copies of each submitted title’; I just had my first ‘Poetry’ book titled ‘Feelings for Life’ published and would like to enter the contest…do I send you four books or just four copies of poems?…
Sharon, thanks for your interest in the Griffin Poetry Prize. Per the rules, submissions must come from publishers, and we ask for four copies of each book.
Please is there room for unpublished author’s? I have numerous poems that l wish to publish and wish to enter for competitions to this effect.
Thanks for the anticipated information.
The Griffin Poetry Prize recognizes published poetry collections. You can learn all about the prize submission rules and requirements here. We offer some information on poetry publishers here, and on how to get published here.
Where can un published Canadian authors get help, my work is more real & riveting than 90% & published crap. The only real poetry I have seen lately is in the spoken word scene but even then it is lacking especially for females & rhyming poems. As I child I was obsessed with Robert Louis Stevenson (where’s my 6th grade English teacher didn’t know who he was!!!) I was also very fond of Thomas hood at an extremely young age & started writing my own poetry at 11. I am afraid to submit my poetry to contests because someone might steal my poetry & claim they wrote it . Not quite sure how to go about copy writing it as I never went to high school so I’m not tech savey but I know whenever Ive shared my poetry the listeners have been left speechless & even in tears. So I’m kind of sad I can’t enter this contest, this foundation actually looks legit. I guess I will just continue applying for disability… would be nice to actually accomplish something tho. They say the pen in mightier than the sword, but my pen brings me nothing but pages & pages of words strung together that no ears will ever hear & no eyes will ever see
This is the life I know
Yes this is fate for me
Are there any other contests going on at the moment? I was very excited until I realized that for the poetry contest you have to be a PUBLISHED writer. I am not….yet.
Jennifer, we recommend heading to your favourite search engine to look for “poetry contests unpublished” and the like that might suit what you’re seeking. When/if you do want to pursue publishing, we do offer some publishing resources here. Best wishes!