The Rialto Nature and Place Poetry Competition

The Rialto Nature and Place Competition 2026, in association with the RSPB, BirdLife International, Cambridge Conservation Initiative and The University of Leeds Poetry Centre, is now open for submissions.

Poems are invited that deal with any aspect of nature and place – these terms will be given a wide interpretation by the judge Mona Arshi.

• Poems must have a title and must be no more than 40 lines.
• Poems must be written in English.
•  broad theme of nature which can be freely interpreted.

Prizes

• 1st prize – £1000
• 2nd prize – £500
• 3rd prize – £250

You can submit up to six poems in one batch. The entry fee for the first poem is £7 and includes an administration fee, the fee for each subsequent poem in the batch is £4.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

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