# Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** The Poetry Society (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/poetry-society)
- **Subjects:** English, Creative Writing
- **Age groups:** Intermediate, Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** Online
- **Entry route:** See organiser website for entry details.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2027-01-01 (month precision) [projected edition — not yet confirmed]

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://poetrysociety.org.uk/competitions/foyle-young-poets-of-the-year-award/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/poetry-society/foyle-young-poets-of-the-year-award
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/poetry-society/foyle-young-poets-of-the-year-award.md

## Summary

One of the biggest and most prestigious poetry competitions for 11–17 year olds; poems up to 40 lines. 2025 judges: Colette Bryce and Will Harris.
## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** yes — treat as estimate

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