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 […]
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“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 […]
OWAA accepting John Madson Fellowship grant applications for 2011
OWAA accepting John Madson Fellowship grant applications for 2011 MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America is accepting applications for the 2011 John Madson Fellowship from current Active or Associate OWAA members. Applications must be sent to the OWAA headquarters, postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2011. Since its inception in 1994, the John […]
OWAA offers scholarships for college students
OWAA offers scholarships for college students MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America will be accepting applications for its Bodie McDowell scholarship program. Scholarships are for the 2011-12 academic year. Established in 1966, more than $100,000 in scholarships has been awarded since 2002. Approximately $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded in 2011. Each scholarship […]
OWAA hosts youth writing contest with cash prizes
OWAA holds youth writing contest with cash prizes MISSOULA, Mont. – Outdoor Writers Association of America is once again hosting the Norm Strung Youth Writing Contest for 2011. The contest allows promising young writers and poets to showcase their skills and win cash prizes totaling $1,700, thanks to the support and sponsorship of Safari Club […]