It is with sadness that we share the passing of J. Philip O’Hara. For over a decade, Phil and his wife Pat supported the WCPA’s Annual Poetry Contest: The Frank O’Hara Prize. The contest was renamed in 2009 in honor of Phil’s brother, poet Frank O’Hara. Their support has allowed the Association to recruit talented judges and attract thousands of submissions. We will miss his presence at our annual Winners’ Reading, advice, and friendship.
