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The Poetry Society of Virginia formed in May 1923. [46] According to their mission statement they "seek to promote the writing and enjoyment of poetry through a wide range of programs and monthly events, offered in seven regions across Virginia". [ 47 ]
He is a regular poetry reviewer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. [2] Smith is a former president of the Poetry Society of Virginia, and is a trustee for the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. He sits on the board of directors for James River Writers. [2] From 2014 to 2016, he was Poet Laureate of Virginia. [3]
As of 1996, the procedure was changed [2] and most recently codified in 1998 in Virginia Code, Sec. 7.1–43, as follows: [1] 7.1-43. Poet laureate. The honorary position of Poet Laureate of Virginia is hereby created. Beginning in 1998, the Governor may appoint a poet laureate from a list of nominees submitted by the Poetry Society of Virginia.
The Georgia Poetry Society (GPS) is a non-profit state-level poetry association in the U.S. state of Georgia, which is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). The organization promotes poetry, conducts monthly and annual contests, publishes poetry books and organizes periodic meetings, workshops and festivals.
Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Award, First Place, "On Sturgeon Creek," Poetry Society of Virginia Adult Poetry Contest [43] (1993) Virginia Cultural Laureate Award in American Literature, poetry (invested for life into the VA Cultural Laureate Society by Governor Douglas Wilder) (1992) Third Prize, Passages North Poetry Competition (1986)
Joseph Frederick Awad (May 17, 1929 – July 17, 2009) was a poet, painter, public relations professional, and executive. He was appointed national president of the Public Relations Society of America in 1982 and Poet Laureate of Virginia [1] in 1998.
Algonkian Writer Conferences, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and Virginia [17] The Aloha Writers Conference , Kapalua, Hawaii and Maui [18] American Christian Fiction Writers Conference, location varies [19] American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) annual conference, New York City [20] Antioch Writers' Workshop, Yellow Springs ...
Hartsock's volumes of poetry were: Romance and Stardust (1925); Narcissus and Iscariot (1927); and Strange Splendor (1930). In 1929 he was awarded the annual award of excellence by the Poetry Society of America for "Strange Splendor," the first Atlantan to ever be so recognized. [ 4 ]