Joseph A. Lohman III Poetry Prize English

The Joseph Lohman Poetry Prize was established by Judith Lelchook through the Academy of American Poets in New York. Ms. Lelchook is the widow of Joseph Lohman (d.2000), who had studied poetry with poet and George Mason University faculty member Carolyn Forche. The prize is given for a single poem, no more than 60 lines in length, on any subject.

2017 Awardees

Emma Bleker

Emma Bleker

Honorable Mention

Emily Green

Emily Green

Winner

Claudia Rojas

Claudia Rojas

Honorable Mention

Elizabeth Vana

Elizabeth Vana

Honorable Mention