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The Poetry Journal Prize 2026 Winners

Our winners, from 1388 writers across 50 countries. Congratulations to the selected writers.

The Face-off

Chinazaekpere Amaechina

Winner Poetry Journal Prize 2026

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Mallam Sauta’s First Sallah Ram

Hajarat Alli

1st Runner-up – Poetry Journal Prize 2026

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David Hughes

2nd Runner-up – Poetry Journal Prize 2026

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