Alfred R. Poynt Award in Poetry

In the spirit of stimulating the imagination, promoting creativity, and fostering appreciation of English language skills and the art of poetry, the Department of English is pleased to announce the results of its ninth annual Alfred Poynt Award in Poetry. This award is made in accordance with the wishes and through the generosity of the late Alfred R. Poynt of London, Ontario and will be presented in May of each year. The competition is open to students registered full time in any undergraduate program at the Western University. The winning entry received a First Prize of $250.00; an Honourable Mention received a campus bookstore gift certificate for $25.00.

2013 Competition Winners

First Prize
Kerrie McNair, "Steven"

Honourable Mention
Alex Cary, "Opening Shift"

Judge's Choice Poems
Evan Pebesma, “When the dog died” (R L Raymond)
Sorin Popa, “Passchendaele” (Andreas Gripp)
Steven Slowka, “Sturgeon” (Tom Cull)



Adjudicated by Tom Cull, Andreas Gripp, and R L Raymond