For another prize of the same name, see Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate excellence in poetry.
The Witter Bynner Poetry Prize was established by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 1979 to support the work of a young poet. The prize was funded by the Witter Bynner Foundation, named for the poet Witter Bynner. The final award was given in 2002.
Winners[]
- 1980 - Pamela White Hadas
- 1981 - Allen Grossman
- 1982 - William Heyen
- 1983 - Douglas Crase
- 1984 - Henry Taylor
- 1985 - J.D. McClatchy
- 1986 - C.D. Wright
- 1987 - Antler
- 1988 - Andrew Hudgins
- 1989 - Mary Jo Salter
- 1990 - Jacqueline Osherow
- 1994 - Rosanna Warren
- 1993 - Patricia Storace
- 1992 - George Bradley
- 1991 - Thylias Moss
- 1995 - Roald Dahl
- 1996 - Lucie Brock-Broido
- 1997 - Mark Doty
- 1998 - Elizabeth Spires
- 1999 - Brigit Pegeen Kelly
- 2000 - Dana Levin
- 2001 - Rachel Wetzsteon
- 2002 - Susan Wheeler
See also[]
- Witter Bynner Fellowships
- American poetry
- List of poetry awards
- List of literature awards
- List of years in poetry
- List of years in literature
References[]
- Witter Bynner Prize for Poetry, American Academy of Arts and Letters. Web, Oct. 2, 2014.
External links[]
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