The Christopher Tower Poetry Prizes 2011 :: Simplicity

Press release Christ Church, Oxford announces the 2011 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition on Monday 1 November   The Christopher Tower Poetry Competition, the UK’s most valuable prize for young poets, is once again open for entries, and this year students between 16-18 years of age are challenged to write a poem on the theme of ‘Simplicity’.   Launched in 2000, the Tower Prizes are already established as among the most prestigious literary awards for this age group. The first prize is £3,000, with £1,000 and £500 going to the second and third prize-winners. In addition to individual prizes, the students’ schools and colleges also receive cash prizes.   The entries will be judged this year by poets David Morley, Frances Leviston and Peter McDonald. The 2011 competition will build on the success of earlier competitions - previous prizewinners such as Caroline Bird, Richard O'Brien, Charlotte Runcie, Anna Lewis, Helen Mort and Annie Katchinska are now gaining further acclaim in other competitions or within the publishing/ writing world.   The competition is open to all 16-18 year-olds who are in full or part time education, and students and schools can find out more information about the prizes and associated future events atwww.towerpoetry.org.uk/prize, or email info@towerpoetry.org.uk or call 01865 286591. The closing date for entries is 11 March, 2011.   Photographs Click here to view a selection of photos from the 2010 Christopher Tower Poetry prize giving. Display a poster Download A4 poster of 'Simplicity' (188kb) The A4 poster is available for display in schools, colleges and libraries and the entry form can be downloaded here. If you would like additional entry forms or posters, or to find out more about the Christopher Tower Poetry Prizes, please contact Tower Poetry Tower Poetry, Christ Church, Oxford, OX1 1DP Tel: 01865 286591 or contact us >