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Chez Chesak named new OWAA ED
MISSOULA, Montana — The Outdoor Writers Association of America, the nation’s premier organization of outdoor media, announces the hiring of “Chez” Chesak as its new Executive Director. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of OWAA,” Chesak said. “This position marries two of my consummate passions, writing and the outdoors, together within one […]
OWAA welcomes 3 new board members
Jack Ballard, Nick Lowrey, and Emily Stone have been elected to three-year terms on OWAA’s board of directors.
OWAA launches national search for Executive Director
The Outdoor Writers Association of America, the nation’s oldest and largest association of professional outdoors-focused communicators, is hiring a new executive director.
OWAA’s Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards now open for 2019
The Outdoor Writers Association of America® is once again hosting the Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards. The 2019 contest allows promising young writers to showcase their skills and win cash prizes. The contest features categories in poetry or prose and awards prizes in two divisions.
Shuler steps down, OWAA names Bloom interim executive director
Long-time member and volunteer Phil Bloom has been named Interim Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA), North America’s oldest and largest association of professional outdoor communicators, after the resignation of Executive Director Brandon Shuler.
OWAA has new mailing address
As of November 2018, Outdoors Writers Association of America’s address has changed. Our new address for all correspondence is: OWAA, 2814 Brooks St. Box 442, Missoula, MT 59801.
Dr. Kerry Emanuel discusses the link between climate change and hurricanes
Dr. Emanuel is a professor of atmospheric science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as the co-founder of MIT’s influential Lorenz Center. He is the author or co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers, along with three books, including Divine Wind: The History and Science of Hurricanes.