Carl Phillips's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 3, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Carl Phillips. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Carl Phillips is an acclaimed American poet and writer. He's a Professor Emeritus of English at Washington University in St. Louis. Phillips earned a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2023 for his work, "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020", highlighting his significant contribution to contemporary literature.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Samuel French Morse Poetry Prize

In 1992, Carl Phillips won the Samuel French Morse Poetry Prize for his first collection of poems, "In the Blood".

1995: Nomination for National Book Critics Circle Award

In 1995, Carl Phillips' second book, "Cortège", was nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award.

1998: Witter Bynner Fellowship

In 1998, Carl Phillips was named a Witter Bynner Fellow.

2001: Lambda Literary Award for Poetry

In 2001, Carl Phillips' "Pastoral" won the Lambda Literary Award for Poetry.

2002: Kingsley Tufts Award

In 2002, Carl Phillips received the Kingsley Tufts Award.

2005: Thom Gunn Award

In 2005, Carl Phillips won the Thom Gunn Award for "The Rest of Love".

2011: Judging Panel for The Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards

In 2011, Carl Phillips was appointed to the judging panel for The Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards. Also in 2011 his collection of poetry, "Double Shadow", was a finalist for the National Book Award for poetry, and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Poetry category).