Witter Bynner Poetry Prize

The Witter Bynner Poetry Prize was established by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 1980 to support the work of a young poet. It is named for poet Witter Bynner. The prize was discontinued in 2003. It is not to be confused with the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate excellence in poetry, administered in the 1920s by the Poetry Society of America and Palms magazine.

Winners Winners of the prize are as follows:

2002—Susan Wheeler 2001—Rachel Wetzsteon 2000—Dana Levin 1999—Brigit Pegeen Kelly 1998—Elizabeth Spires 1997—Mark Doty 1996—Lucie Brock-Broido 1995—Franz Wright 1994—Rosanna Warren 1993—Patricia Storace 1992—George Bradley 1991—Thylias Moss 1990—Jacqueline Osherow 1989—Mary Jo Salter 1988—Andrew Hudgins 1987—Antler 1986—C.D. Wright 1985—J.D. McClatchy 1984—Henry Taylor 1983—Douglas Crase 1982—William Heyen 1981—Allen Grossman 1980—Pamela White Hadas

References

See also Witter Bynner Fellowships American poetry List of poetry awards List of literary awards List of years in poetry List of years in literature