Steve Kowit, 2006 Tampa Review Poetry Prize

All of us here at Perigee extend our warm congratulations to Steve Kowit, who was recently named the winner of the 2006 Tampa Review Prize for Poetry. Steve is a friend of the editors here at Perigee, was featured in an interview during our 7th issue, and graciously served as Perigee's finalist judge during the 2005 Poetry Contest.

Kowit's poetry deserves the award, and much more. His spirit, intelligence, and humanity never cease to amaze us. Not to mention his particular talent for poetry which is both profound and accessible.

Congratulations, Steve!

(Read the announcement in PDF form here, if you like)