Sarton Award for Poetry

Presented for the first time in 2008, this prize recognizes emerging poets of exceptional promise and distinguished achievement. It was established to honor the memory of longtime Academy Fellow May Sarton, a poet, novelist, and teacher who during her career encouraged the work of young poets.

Recipients

2022

dg nanouk okpik
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Poetry reading

2015

Vanesha Pravin
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2008

Arda Collins, Matthew Dickman, Dawn Lundy Martin, Meghan O'Rourke, and Matthew Zapruder.
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