We are honored to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Brian Fugett Memorial Prize. After careful consideration of an outstanding group of submissions (95 total manuscripts!), these poets have been selected as finalists for this year’s award.
Congratulations to the shortlisted authors, and thank you to everyone who shared their work with us. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate poetry and continue honoring Brian Fugett’s memory through this prize.
The winner will be announced 8/7/26. Special thanks to our special guest judge Richard Modiano!
