Support the next generation of outdoor communicators—and get a tax deduction too—by donating to the OWAC Scholarship Fund. For 2020 only, everyone can take a tax deduction up to $300 for donations made to non-profit organizations such as OWAC. This one-time provision in the 2020 tax code is available to individuals who take the standard […]
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Best in the West: OWAC Recognizes Region’s Top Outdoors/Adventure Media Communication Pros Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC) – the leading organization of professional outdoor media communicators in the western region – has announced their annual Excellence in Craft Award winners. From fly-fishing to leaf peeping, cooking on the trail to vital legislation news and
CaliforniaFallColor.com has been named California’s Best Outdoor Internet Site for 2020. The honor (presented by the Outdoor Writers Association of California resulting from its annual Excellence in Craft Media Communications Competition) was given to this site by a panel of nationally recognized, award-winning, outdoor media professionals who selected entries on the basis of “the highest level
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Four high school seniors in the Novato and Petaluma School Districts won top awards in the Pat Vachini Outdoor Writing Contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers Association of California. “Being out in nature is healing, as we’re experiencing right now with people wanting to enjoy parks and recreation areas safely during the Covid-19 pandemic,” says
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This information was received from OWAA and may be relevant for OWAC members. We want to get what resources we can into your hands to help protect your livelihood. OWAA compiled various sources on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for outdoor journalists to review and learn from, including information specific to freelancers, nonprofits and businesses. Within the CARES Act are opportunities for organizations and businesses to apply for loans from the U.S. government – many of which are forgivable loans.
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Once the voting had been compiled and all the ballots counted, our membership named Ms. Lori Gray, OWAC 2020 Californian of the year. Ms. Gray received the honor for her work opening the outdoors to disabled individuals over the years. Along with the honor a $300.00 cash award is given and Ms. Gray has opted
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