The T.S. Eliot Prize is a prestigious literary award presented annually in the United Kingdom. Established in 1993, it honors the best collection of poetry published in English during the previous year. The prize is named after the influential poet T.S. Eliot, who is known for works such as "The Waste Land" and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." The award is administered by the Poetry Book Society and includes a monetary prize for the winner. A panel of judges, composed of poets and critics, selects the shortlisted collections, culminating in a ceremony that celebrates contemporary poetry and its contributors.