Patricia Smith (CRF 2017) was awarded the 2021 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize. Awarded annually, the $100,000 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize honors a living US poet whose lifetime accomplishments warrant extraordinary recognition. Established in 1986 by Ruth Lilly, the prize is one of the most prestigious awards given to American poets. Congratulations, Patricia! Learn more about the prize and its past recipients here.
Patricia Smith Receives the 2021 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize
