TriQuarterly, the distinguished literary journal affiliated with Northwestern University, has long been a standard-bearer for innovative fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The Reginald Gibbons Editor's Prize, named in honor of the journal's former editor, recognizes a single author for exceptional achievement in the short story form. This annual award reflects TriQuarterly's enduring commitment to narrative craft and its history of publishing writers who shape the contemporary literary landscape. The prize carries a cash award of $1000 and is open for submissions from January 1 through March 31. A reading fee of $12 applies. While the prize specifically celebrates short fiction, TriQuarterly's broader editorial interests encompass poetry, fiction, nonfiction, creative nonfiction, essays, flash fiction, and hybrid works. The journal's aesthetic is literary and rigorous, favoring work that demonstrates formal control, emotional depth, and intellectual curiosity. Winning the Reginald Gibbons Editor's Prize signals a significant endorsement from a publication with a storied legacy. TriQuarterly has historically championed writing that challenges conventions while remaining accessible, and the prize seeks short fiction that embodies this balance. The award is not merely a monetary prize but an affirmation of a writer's contribution to the short story as a vital, evolving form.