NEWS
Congratulations to the winners of the OWAC 2021 Excellence in Craft Awards
Writer of the Year: co-winners – Janet Fullwood & Phil Reedy
See the full results …
Disappointed, but moving forward
Disappointed, but moving forward…
Our discussions with the host group for a fall conference have been put on hold until spring due to problems with housing availability.
Eight High School Students win OWAC Writing and Photography Awards
Eight students from five California high schools were winners in this year’s Pat Vachini Writing and Photography Contest sponsored by OWAC. Cash awards to the winners total almost $1,000.
Fruits of their efforts…
With the coming month of May results from our two competitions will be announced.
Winners from among the Outdoor Writers Association of California members that entered the annual Excellence in Craft competition will be rewarded with cash prizes for the first time in OWAC history.
News from OWAC President
Now that spring is in full bloom, and most people are vaccinated, and the world is sort of getting back to (the new) normal, I am heading for the hills to enjoy some hiking, fishing and lots of nature photography. And I hope all of you will be out enjoying the outdoors doing what makes...
by Carrie Wilson
Guide to your new OWAC membership account
OWAC Membership has always offered great benefits and opportunities. Now, our new website has made these even better and easier. We know that change can be frustrating so here’s a handy guide to help you setup your new account and make the most of what our new website has to offer.
EIC opens for entries March 1st
The Excellence in Craft Awards (EIC) presented by the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC) is a program designed to recognize excellence in the field of outdoor journalism and media communications by media professionals on topics related to the outdoors. The contest opens for entries on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6am PST. The contest is...
by OWAC
Our new website is up and running
On behalf of the OWAC Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce that our new website is up and running. Our domain name (URL) remains the same OWAC.org and we hope you will take some time to browse through the site. The site offers a new look and updated styling. Interactivity allows for members...
by Gigi de Jong
Onward to a digital world
This newsletter, produced by our newsletter editor, webmaster, and OWAC Board of Directors member, Gigi de Jong, introduces OWAC into the Digital Age.
Selecting your best work from 2020
Well, it’s about that time again when everyone should be reviewing their work from 2020 and selecting their best submissions for entry into OWAC’s annual Excellence in Craft (EIC) contest. The contest is coming up quick!
