Peter Porter Poetry Prize
The Peter Porter Poetry Prize is an ongoing international literary award run by the Australian Book Review for outstanding poetry. Established by the "ABR" in 2005, the Prize is named after the late Australian poet Peter Porter. The Porter Prize, awarded annually by the "ABR", is considered 'one of Australia’s most lucrative and respected awards for poetry' and among the country's 'most prestigious prizes for a new poem'. It 'guarantees winners wide exposure through publication in "ABR"' and in 2017 received 'nearly 1000 entries from twenty-two countries'. History. The Porter Prize was established  in 2005 by the Australian Book Review. Formerly known as the "ABR" Poetry Prize, it was renamed the Peter Porter Poetry Prize in 2010 in honour of the famed Australian poet. The award is open to all poets writing in English, regardless of where they reside. Winners. Since its inception, there have been 19 winners of the Peter Porter Poetry Prize.