Witter Bynner Prize for Poetry

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.

Winners:


 * 2002&mdash;Susan Wheeler
 * 2001&mdash;Rachel Wetzsteon
 * 2000&mdash;Dana Levin
 * 1999&mdash;Brigit Pegeen Kelly
 * 1998&mdash;Elizabeth Spires
 * 1997&mdash;Mark Doty
 * 1996&mdash;Lucie Brock-Broido
 * 1995&mdash;Roald Dahl
 * 1990&mdash;Jacqueline Osherow