OWAA’s board of directors elected Tim Mead of Charlotte, North Carolina, second vice president and Tom Sadler of Verona, Virginia, treasurer, June 23 at the summer meeting in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Nearly $15,000 awarded to winners of 2017 OWAA Excellence in Craft Contests
The Outdoor Writers Association of America is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Craft Contests.
OWAA welcomes three new board members
Members of the Outdoor Writers Association of America elected Ann Simpson of Virginia, Matt Soberg of Minnesota, and Danielle Taylor of Pennsylvania, to serve on the organization’s board of directors. The new board members start their three-year terms on June 26, 2017, at OWAA’s annual conference in Duluth, Minnesota.
OWAA welcomes Dr. Brandon D. Shuler as executive director
After a national search, the Outdoor Writers Association of America announces the hiring of Brandon D. Shuler as the organization’s next executive director. Shuler takes the helm of OWAA on May 15.
Becky Jones Mahlum joins OWAA board
Becky Jones Mahlum replaced Tom Keer on the OWAA board of directors after Keer resigned. She will serve the remainder of his term, which is set to expire in 2018.
Final call for entries for the Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards
The Outdoor Writers Association of America is once again hosting the Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards. The 2017 contest allows promising young writers and poets to showcase their skills and win cash prizes totaling $1,500, thanks to the support and co-sponsorship of Falcon Guides®. Deadline to enter the Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards is March […]
Rinella named conference keynote at OWAA’s 90th annual conference
Acclaimed outdoor writer and television personality Steven Rinella will open the 90th annual Outdoor Writers Association of America conference with a keynote presentation on the morning of June 24 in Duluth, Minnesota
2017 OWAA Elections: Candidates for the Board of Directors
Six OWAA members are running for three seats on OWAA’s Board of Directors.