First Book for >39 Crowd

The Emily Dickenson First Book Award, offered by the Poetry Foundation to a poet OVER 40 years of age (or 40 years of age) who has not yet published a first book of poetry (and is a US citizen), has a deadline of 2/17/12 (but submissions can be postmarked as early as 1/16/12). And guess what, no entrance fee! There are so many awards available for younger poets, so this as a contrast is refreshing to learn about! See full guidelines at the link above.