DRINIAN PRESS
P.O. Box 63
Huron, Ohio 44839
October 28, 2006
2006 Robert Frost Poetry Award
On October 28th the Robert Frost Foundation of Lawrence, Massachusetts announced that
Rob Smith of Huron, Ohio is the tenth recipient of the prestigious Robert Frost Poetry Award.
Rob Smith's poem, "Catbird," was chosen out of more than 650 submissions from poets
representing twelve countries. Specifically, this contest seeks to recognize poetry written "in
the Spirit of Robert Frost." This year's judge of the blind competition was Ben Mazer,
contributing editor of Fulcrum Annual, a review of English language poetry.
The award was to be presented at the Annual Robert Frost Festival held in Lawrence, the city
where the poet wrote and published his first poems. This year's festivities were interrupted by a
howling sou'wester, the kind that might have inspired a poem or two from Robert Frost himself.
While some presentations had to be postponed, featured poet, Jeffrey Harrison, presented
readings from his most recent publications, and Rob Smith, recipient of this year's award, read
several of his own poems in addition to the winning entry. The presentation took place at the
Boathouse in the Lawrence Riverfront Park. This year's celebration included an extension of
the Frost Trail at that location.
In addition to receiving a $1,000 cash prize, Smith also had the opportunity to join the company
of many poets who braved the intrepid weather and the members of the Board of the Frost
Foundation.
Rob Smith has been writing poetry all his life, but only a few poems have been put forward for
publication. His major literary works are two novels, Night Voices and Children of Light.
Additionally, he has a novella/short story collection under consideration by a publisher. As a
novelist, Rob tries to bring his sensitivity as a poet to bear on his characters and storyline.
Winning the 2006 Robert Frost Award is a high point in his career. A long time admirer of
Frost, Smith has presented public readings of the poet's work. Currently, Rob divides his time
between writing and teaching Religion and Philosophy online for Wright State University in
Dayton. Rob is a native of Youngstown, Ohio who attended high school in the Cleveland area.
He holds degrees in religion and philosophy from Westminster College and Princeton
Theological Seminary.
Night Voices and Children of Light are published by Drinian Press.
P.O. Box 63
Huron, Ohio 44839
October 28, 2006
2006 Robert Frost Poetry Award
On October 28th the Robert Frost Foundation of Lawrence, Massachusetts announced that
Rob Smith of Huron, Ohio is the tenth recipient of the prestigious Robert Frost Poetry Award.
Rob Smith's poem, "Catbird," was chosen out of more than 650 submissions from poets
representing twelve countries. Specifically, this contest seeks to recognize poetry written "in
the Spirit of Robert Frost." This year's judge of the blind competition was Ben Mazer,
contributing editor of Fulcrum Annual, a review of English language poetry.
The award was to be presented at the Annual Robert Frost Festival held in Lawrence, the city
where the poet wrote and published his first poems. This year's festivities were interrupted by a
howling sou'wester, the kind that might have inspired a poem or two from Robert Frost himself.
While some presentations had to be postponed, featured poet, Jeffrey Harrison, presented
readings from his most recent publications, and Rob Smith, recipient of this year's award, read
several of his own poems in addition to the winning entry. The presentation took place at the
Boathouse in the Lawrence Riverfront Park. This year's celebration included an extension of
the Frost Trail at that location.
In addition to receiving a $1,000 cash prize, Smith also had the opportunity to join the company
of many poets who braved the intrepid weather and the members of the Board of the Frost
Foundation.
Rob Smith has been writing poetry all his life, but only a few poems have been put forward for
publication. His major literary works are two novels, Night Voices and Children of Light.
Additionally, he has a novella/short story collection under consideration by a publisher. As a
novelist, Rob tries to bring his sensitivity as a poet to bear on his characters and storyline.
Winning the 2006 Robert Frost Award is a high point in his career. A long time admirer of
Frost, Smith has presented public readings of the poet's work. Currently, Rob divides his time
between writing and teaching Religion and Philosophy online for Wright State University in
Dayton. Rob is a native of Youngstown, Ohio who attended high school in the Cleveland area.
He holds degrees in religion and philosophy from Westminster College and Princeton
Theological Seminary.
Night Voices and Children of Light are published by Drinian Press.
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