J. M. Abraham Poetry Award
| J.M. Abraham Poetry Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | Best work of poetry by an Atlantic Canadian writer |
| Country | Canada |
| Presented by | Atlantic Book Awards & Festival |
| Rewards | $2,000 (winner) $250 (finalists) |
| Website | atlanticbookawards |
The J.M. Abraham Poetry Award, formerly known as the Atlantic Poetry Prize, is a Canadian literary award, presented annually by the Atlantic Book Awards & Festival, to the best work of poetry published by a writer from the Atlantic provinces. The winner receives $2,000 and finalists receive $250 each.
The award was established in 1998 as the Atlantic Poetry Prize and was renamed in 2014 to honor Father Joseph Murray Abraham.