From News Desk
The Uganda Poetry Society has introduced a new national literary award viz., The Dr Ivan Edwards Poetry Award. The latter, named in honor of Dr Ivan Edwards, a Ugandan-born American physician, invites submissions from Ugandan poets in the form of either a two-minute spoken word performance or a 500-word written poem. The inaugural theme for 2026 is Unity, reflecting the Society’s vision.
With a prize of USD 1,000, the award stands among the most notable literary recognitions in East Africa, underscoring the Society’s dedication to cultivating and celebrating poetic talent.
Dr Edwards, who serves as a physician, USAF Lieutenant Colonel, minister and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), is also an acclaimed poet. His anthology Resonance of the Soul – Flowers and Harmonics earned the Literary Titan Gold Book Award. His creative work extends across multiple platforms, including YouTube, PoetrySoup and Poets Choice— where his reflections on resilience, transformation and healing have reached audiences worldwide.
Through this award, the Uganda Poetry Society seeks to elevate Ugandan poets and strengthen the nation’s literary presence regionally and internationally. It will be established as an ongoing annual award, consistent with the collaborative values of Dr Edwards and the overarching vision of the Uganda Poetry Society.
Dr Ivan Edwards said, “I am humbled by this recognition. This award is not about me . . . but about elevating Ugandan poets whose voices carry the power to heal, connect and inspire. My hope is that it will serve as a platform for emerging talent to share their vision with the world.”
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