The Lexi Rudnitsky/Editor's Choice Award is an annual collaboration between Persea Books and The Lexi Rudnitsky Poetry Project. It is open to any American poet who has previously published at least one full-length book of poems. The winner receives an advance of $1,000.00, publication of his/her collection by Persea, and the option of an all-expenses-paid residency at the Anderson Center, a renowned artists' colony in Red Wing, Minnesota.

It is recommended that submitted manuscripts be between 40 and 80 pages. Submissions must be primarily in English to be considered. Translations are not accepted. ntries must be postmarked between January 1st and March 1st, and must be received by March 10th.