The Paladin Award

“For extraordinary long-term contribution to the quality and progress of poetry in Illinois”

Given by the Editors of RHINO

The 2011 Paladin Award is given to Alice George
Teacher, Editor Extraordinaire, Mentor

Read more about Alice here.

The 2010 Paladin Award was given to Ron Offen
American poet, playwright, critic, editor, and theater producer, and founder of Free Lunch

Read more about Ron Offen here