National Book Award for Poetry Winners, 2005–2025
Explore the National Book Award for Poetry winners from 2005 to 2025, including each winning work, its author and detailed book information. Browse the winners chronologically or discover which award-winning book may suit your reading preferences.
- Country
- United States
- Founded
- 1950
- Frequency
- Annual
- Prize
- $10,000
- Official website
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Latest National Book Award for Poetry Winner
National Book Award for Poetry Winners by Year
21 winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first.
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About the National Book Award for Poetry
The National Book Award for Poetry honors an outstanding collection by an eligible American poet published during the award year.
Why it began: Poetry was among the three categories of the modern National Book Awards when they began in 1950.
The National Book Award for Poetry is an annual United States award, with a prize of $10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest National Book Award for Poetry?
The most recent National Book Award for Poetry winner in our records is “The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems” by Patricia Smith, awarded in 2025.
What is the list of National Book Award for Poetry winners?
This page lists the National Book Award for Poetry winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “National Book Award for Poetry Winners by Year”.
When was the National Book Award for Poetry founded?
The National Book Award for Poetry was founded in 1950.
How often is the National Book Award for Poetry awarded?
The National Book Award for Poetry is awarded on an annual basis.