The Poetry Society of Texas Annual Awards Banquet is November 8th at the DoubleTree Hotel – 4099 Valley View Lane – Dallas, TX. You do not have to be a contest winner to attend. All are welcome and encouraged to come. This is a chance to gather with poetry friends for a tasty luncheon and enjoy an afternoon of award winning poetry. First, Second, and Third place winners will be announced. First place winners, if present, will read their poems. Doors open at 11:00 AM.  Contact Beth Ayers if you have questions: beth.ayers55@gmail.com 

Please join us!

Click the 2025 Registration Form PDF link below to reserve your spot, make your luncheon choice, and pay. You can send the form via USPS mail OR fill it out and email it to Beth Ayers at beth.ayers55@gmail.com and send your payment PLUS $2 to cover fees to the PST at https://www.paypal.me/pstexas (PLEASE add a note describing what your payment is FOR – e.g. Annual Awards 2025 Banquet.) Both the completed form and payment are due on or before October 31.

Hotel Reservations: Below is a link you can use to make DoubleTree reservations, if you are traveling and would like to stay overnight.

NOTE: The hotel is neither holding nor contracting a block of rooms for this event.  The courtesy link below may offer a discounted rate at the DoubleTree. Please note that the price fluctuates with availability and will increase or become unavailable closer to the date or for high occupancy evenings. If you are a member of an organization that offers hotel discounts, be sure to check that site also, to decide on the best price. Please be sure to make your reservations as soon as possible.

Click here for best available rates on the DoubleTree from Hilton.