First Call

Dear Poetry Society of Vermont Member,

The Fall Poetry Contest for 2026 will open on September 1st and entries will close on September 30th. PSOV members may submit one poem for this contest. Please take the time to look at the PSOV Submission Guidelines (concerning length, font, etc…)

In the past, I’ve noticed that many contributors enter their poems but neglect to vote on their top ten choices. Savoring other poets’ works is an integral part of membership choice. By taking the time to do so, deepens one’s understanding of how diverse and unique other voices bring to PSOV. To participate fully in the Memberships’ Choice Vote also represents the respect for others who represent the society. In addition, it gives you a full appreciation of what the Editorial staff faces while culling poems during open submission outside of the Spring and Fall Membership contests. 

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to write to me at ex***********@********************nt.org .

May your entry secure a slot in the next edition of The Mountain Troubadour.

Fall Poetry Contest Submission

• Open: September 1st – September 30th
• Follow the Guidelines linked below:
  • PSOV Submission Guidelines
    • PSOV Members Only
• Upload Poem in the form below:
  • 2026 Fall Poem Contest Submission Form 
  • You must follow the submission guidelines for your poem to be considered.

Special Note: The Fall Workshop and Fall Poetry Contest are now separate events. Be sure to follow the instructions listed above and if you have any questions or need help with your submission contact David at ex***********@********************nt.org. 

We are excited to announce the results of the 2026 Spring Poetry Contest Members’ Choice Voting! Congratulations to PSOV members who placed in the top ten and will be published in the 2027 Mountain Troubadour. Thank you to all the members who took the time to read the 50 submitted contest poems and vote for your top ten.

Members’ Choice Voting: Spring/Fall Poetry Contest winners are selected through members’ choice voting. A Google Form and a link to a document containing all submitted poems (names removed) is sent to members, where they have the opportunity to read all submitted poems then vote for their top ten. The top ten ranked choice poems will are included in next year’s publication of The Mountain Troubadour. The members’ choice vote uses the Borda Count Method to calculate the choice ranking.

The 2026 Spring Poetry Contest closes at midnight on Friday, April 17th! Don’t miss this unique poetry contest where Poetry Society of Vermont members choose the top ten poems to be published in the 2027 The Mountain Troubadour.

PSOV Spring Poetry Contest

• Open: March 16 – April 17
• Follow the Guidelines linked below:
  •  PSOV Submission Guidelines
• Upload Poem in the form below:
  • Spring Poetry Contest Submission Form 
  • You must follow the submission guidelines for your poem to be considered.

Members’ Choice Voting: Spring & Fall Poetry Contest winners are selected through members’ choice voting. After contest closing, an online form is sent to all members where they have the opportunity to vote for their top ten poems. The top ten ranked choice poems will be included in next year’s publication of The Mountain Troubadour. The members’ choice vote uses the Borda Count Method to calculate the choice ranking.

Special Note:The Spring Workshop and Spring Poetry Contest are now separate events. Be sure to follow the instructions listed above and if you have any questions or need help with your submission contact David at ex***********@********************nt.org. 

PSOV Spring Poetry Contest

• Open: March 16 – April 17
• Follow the Guidelines linked below:
  •  PSOV Submission Guidelines
• Upload Poem in the form below:
  • Spring Poetry Contest Submission Form 
  • You must follow the submission guidelines for your poem to be considered.

Special Note:The Spring Workshop and Spring Poetry Contest are now separate events. Be sure to follow the instructions listed above and if you have any questions or need help with your submission contact David at ex***********@********************nt.org.