Forward Prize for Best Collection

The Forward Prize for Best Collection is an award given annually to recognize outstanding poetry compilations by a single poet. It honors a cohesive and impactful body of work that demonstrates originality, skill, and emotional resonance. The prize highlights the importance of a poet’s ability to craft a unified, compelling collection, and it celebrates excellence in contemporary poetry. Overall, it serves to promote and elevate the art of poetry by acknowledging those who produce exceptional, memorable works in their chosen themes and styles.