The award was established in 2004 in memory of Professor Weiss, distinguished poet, founder and editor of the Quarterly Review of Literature, and Professor of English and Creative Writing. Presented annually to a promising young poet, or in exceptional circumstances, fiction writer.

This award is by faculty nomination only.

2009 Recipient:

Fiona R. Miller ’09

2008 Recipient:

Fiona R. Miller ’09

2007 Recipient:

Kyle B. Booten ’08