Celebrating literary excellence with Windham Campbell Prizes announcement
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On March 24th, YC&E traveled to New York City for the Windham Campbell Prizes announcement reception at the Yale Club in Midtown Manhattan. This special event celebrated the unveiling of this year’s prizewinners, bringing together current and former winners, writers, and publicists for an evening of recognition and literary excellence.
Each year, the Windham Campbell Prizes honor eight exceptional writers in poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction, recognizing their literary achievements and promising contributions. This year’s recipients include:
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Poetry: Tongo Eisen-Martin & Anthony V. Capildeo
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Fiction: Sigrid Nunez & Anne Enright
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Drama: Roy Williams & Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini
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Nonfiction: Patricia J. Williams & Rana Dasgupta
Looking ahead, the 2025 Windham Campbell Prizes Festival will take place at Yale from September 16th to 19th, featuring free talks, readings, workshops, and more.
Yale Conferences & Events managed the following tasks:
- Venue booking and management
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Onsite staffing
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Food and beverage coordination
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Audio-visual support
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Guest travel and lodging logistics
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Print and décor arrangements
Visit the Windham Campbell Prizes website to learn more about this year’s winners.