Albabtain Foundation sets June 30, 2019, as the deadline for submissions in the Poetic Creativity Awards competition
April 1, 2019
Abdulaziz Saud Albabtain Cultural Foundation has set June 30, 2019, as the deadline for submissions in the Poetic Creativity Awards competition. The General Secretariat of the Foundation announced that contributions will be closed on this date, initiating the phase of sorting the submissions, followed by their evaluation by specialized judging committees.
The competition includes several branches in the field of poetry and poetry criticism, namely: the Creativity Award in Poetry Criticism, with a value of $40,000 USD; the Best Poetry Collection Award, with a value of $20,000 USD; and the Best Poem Award, with a value of $10,000 USD.
Additionally, there are special awards for young participants whose age does not exceed thirty-five years. These awards include the Best Poetry Collection Award, valued at $10,000 USD, and the Best Poem Award, valued at $5,000 USD.
The Foundation emphasizes that participation in the competition is free of charge, with no subscription fees. Entries can be submitted directly to the Foundation, either in Kuwait or through its office in Cairo, in accordance with the terms specified on the Foundation's official website: www.albabtaincf.org.