MISSOULA, Mont. — Outdoor Writers Association of America has selected William H. Funk and Julie Ann Morley as co-recipients of OWAA’s 2011 John Madson Fellowship. The fellowship is an annual grant program that funds continuing education opportunities for OWAA members. This year’s recipients will share the total award of $2,600 for reimbursable expenses related to […]
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OWAA moving office headquarters
MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America will be moving their headquarters office on Wednesday, May 11. The move will take the office just a few blocks away from its current location to rental space in a historical Missoula building. The OWAA office will be located at 615 Oak St., Ste. 201, Missoula, MT […]
Continuing education hours available for educators at the Goldenrod Writing Workshop
MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America is offering professional development renewal hours for the Goldenrod Writing Workshop, issued through the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Goldenrod students can earn 15 credit hours for attending all resident-faculty sessions during the workshop. OWAA pursued this option in an effort to increase access to development funds […]
OWAA writing workshop a ‘must’ for all outdoor communicators
MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America is back with its second annual Goldenrod Writing Workshop at The University of Montana in Missoula July 31- Aug. 6, 2011. Open to both novice communicators and published professionals, the week-long workshop is designed to improve skills in outdoor, nature and environmental writing. This year’s workshop offers […]
Elevate Your Career: Agenda announced for 2011 OWAA Annual Conference
MISSOULA, Mont. – Don’t miss the exciting line-up of sessions scheduled for the 2011 OWAA Annual Conference, July 9-11, at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort! From craft improvement, to business skills, to news panels, the conference agenda is designed to help you elevate your career and make more money as you network with other outdoor […]
2011 Conference Keynote Speaker: Hank Shaw
MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America is proud to announce its 2011 conference keynote speaker will be Hank Shaw, blogger and author of “Hunt, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast,” which slated for publication later this year. His keynote speech is scheduled for Saturday, July 9 at 8:15 a.m. at Snowbird Ski & […]
33% off OWAA advertising – limited-time only sale
Always wanted to advertise with OWAA, but concerned about the financial investment? Now is your chance! For a limited time only, OWAA is reducing ad rates by 33%. Outdoor Writers Association of America is offering sale pricing on advertisements purchased April 8 – 18, 2011. Advertise in the Annual Membership directory, Outdoors Unlimited magazine or […]
OWAA searching for 2014 conference host location
MISSOULA, Mont. –Outdoor Writers Association of America has released the 2014 OWAA conference Request for Proposal. The organization is making an effort to move conferences more regularly around the country and are targeting the Southeast and Southwest regions for their 2014 conference, though they will accept bids from outside those regions. OWAA will work directly […]