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FOWA Excellence in Craft Awards Contest
Each year, at the fall conference, the “Excellence in Craft” winners are announced. This coveted competition is between members who submit their work for judging in multiple categories. Entries are judged by independent industry-related communications professionals from around the country.
2002 EIC Award Winners (Presentation 2003)
2003 EIC Award Winners (Presentation 2004)
2004 EIC Award Winners (Presentation 2005)
2005 EIC Award Winners (Presentation 2006)
2006 EIC Award Winners (Presentation 2007)
2007 EIC Award Winners (Presentation 2008)
Download EIC Rules and Registration Form
(116 kb PDF File)
Contest Rules
ELIGIBILITY: Only 2008 dues-paid (or Life) FOWA members. Members may submit up to two entries in any one category. Each entry can be only entered twice for all categories. You must have been paid for all entries. Each entry must have occurred between Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2007.
Members must be present at the FOWA Annual Conference, in order to win and accept their cash prize(s).
PRINT ENTRIES: Submit one original tear sheet with name, byline and date clearly shown. Submit a second copy with identifying byline info removed. Do not send complete magazines or newspaper sections.
BOOK ENTRIES: Submit one unaltered copy that clearly shows the date of publication.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA: Submit one copy of VHS, DVD or audiotape with letter from station manager as proof of broadcast. In case of a web site, send web address.
DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked by May 15, 2008. FOWA is not responsible for submissions lost or delayed in transit. Late entries will be refused and returned to sender.
TO ENTER: Clearly fill out the entry form for each entry. Attach a completed copy of the form with a paper clip to the appropriate entry. Include one check for the total amount made out to “FOWA” for $10 for each entry.
Send all entries to: Loretta Lynn Leda, 1233 Castleport Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 For questions contact Loretta Lynn @ 321-438-0838, or 407-654-8810, or lorettalynn@mac.com.
If you win . . .
Categories
1. Magazine Feature
2. Newspaper Feature (to include Outdoor Column as well, min. 3 columns)
3. Article Series (one subject covered in two or more segments; include all segments)
4. Photography (color, b & w, all mediums)
5. Photojournalism (must include four or more photos that illustrate a story)
6. Electronic Media (radio, TV, videotapes, film, etc.)
7. Book
8. Travel/destination Story
9. Conservation Story
10. Family Participation
11. Special Communication (flyers, illustrations, PR materials, brochures, etc.)
12. Humor (article, video, cartoon, book, etc.)
13. Web site (submit web site address and printed hard copy of front page)
Entries may be picked up at the fall conference following the EIC Awards Banquet. Unless otherwise arranged, entries not picked up at the conference will be thrown away.
1st Place each category: $100 plus award
2nd Place each category: $50 plus award
3rd Place each category: $25 plus award
Please note the EIC sponsors and
remember their support of FOWA. If you’d like to sponsor an open category, please contact Loretta Lynn.
EIC CALL FOR SPECIAL NOMINATIONS Six Special Awards are also given out at the fall conference to outstanding individuals who make a difference to our resources and mission.
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