MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America unveils a sleek redesigned website at http://www.owaa-oldsite.birchbarkmedia.com. This contemporary site has been transformed to showcase services and benefits for outdoor media and industry supporters of OWAA. Visitors to the new OWAA website will be able to easily find information about joining OWAA, attending its conferences and writing […]
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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 […]
2013 OWAA Conference to be held in Lake Placid, N.Y.
MISSOULA, Mont.– Outdoor Writers Association of America announces the location for their 2013 Conference: Lake Placid, N.Y., home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games. The conference will be Sept.14-16, 2013. In cooperation with Lake Placid CVB, many local partners have already stepped forward to participate in the conference, including the Lake Placid Fish […]
OWAA Membership Drive winners and prizes
MISSOULA, Mont. – The Outdoor Writers Association of America is happy to announce the winners of the 2011 Membership Drive and the prizes they receive for their effort to help increase OWAA membership. Mary J. Nickum was this year’s big winner for sponsoring the most new members, and in doing so earned the OWAA 2011 […]
“Becoming an Outdoor Communicator” workshop for motivated Minnesota youth
MISSOULA, Mont. – Attention outdoors-loving youth!Do you enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, camping or just being outdoors? Want to learn more about how to turn that passion into a career? If so, then put on your thinking caps and have your pens and pencils ready. On Feb. 26, 2011, the Outdoor Writers Association of America, in […]
OWAA reduces conference registration cost for first-time attendees
MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) announces a discount rate for first-time attendees of the OWAA annual conference. Half of a member’s current-year dues will be applied toward conference registration if they are a first-time conference attendee. The discount rate is scheduled to take effect for “green ribbon” members who wish to […]
Outdoor journalism conference free for college students
Outdoor journalism conference free for college students MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) is offering free registration for students who wish to attend the July 9-11, 2011, OWAA conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. There are a limited number of three-day and one-day passes available for college students to attend conference. Registration […]
Registration open for 2011 OWAA Annual Conference
Registration Open for 2011 OWAA Annual Conference MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoors communicators: Mark your calendars for July 9-11. It’s time to “Elevate your adventure, elevate your career!” Outdoor Writers Association of America officially opened registration for the 2011 OWAA Annual Conference at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort near Salt Lake City, Utah. The 84th annual […]