Robert Frost Medal

The Frost Medal of the Poetry Society of America (PSA) is awarded annually, at the discretion of the Society’s Board of Governors, to honor distinguished lifetime achievement in American poetry. The award was originally known as the Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement, and was later renamed in honor of American poet Robert Frost on the centennial of his birth. The medal was established in 1930, the winner also receives $2,500. The nomination process is confined to the PSA. The Frost Medal should not be confused with a gold Robert Frost Medal that was presented by the United States Congress to Frost himself in the early 1960s. and Robert Frost medals issued by the State of Vermont.

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Check the official rules of the Robert Frost Medal for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.