Entry Form

2026 Writing Competition

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REGULAR CATEGORY ENTRY FEE
Member: $15.00
Non-Member: $25.00

SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORY ENTRY FEE
Member: $10.00
Non-Member: $20.00

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Entry Form

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Submission Details

Title of Submission/Entry:*

Name of Publication or Publisher:

Issue/Publication Date:*

Only original work published during the competition period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026 will be accepted.

Please Provide a Link to your Submission, if Published Online

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Author/Creator Details

Author Name*

This is the person who authored or created the work.

First Middle Last Suffix

Author Address*

This address will be used to send finalists certificates and winner's medallions.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Author Phone

Author Email

Is there a co-creator?

Yes

Co-Creator Name*

First Middle Last Suffix

Co-Creator Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Co-Creator Phone

Co-Creator Email

Is there a second co-creator?

Yes

Co-Creator #2 Name*

First Middle Last Suffix

Co-Creator #2 Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Co-Creator #2 Phone

Co-Creator #2 Email

More than two co-creators?

Yes

Please list names, addresses, phone number and email of all additional co-creators

Submitter Details

Submitter Autofill

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Same as Author/Creator

Same as Co-Creator

Same as Co-Creator #2

Submitter Name*

First Middle Last Suffix

Submitter Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Submitter Phone

Submitter Email*

Entry Fees

An entry may be submitted in only one regular category, but as many special award categories as you wish. [Exception: Visuals that are part of a book—such as illustrations, photos, or graphics—may also be entered separately in visual communication categories. This requires a separate entry form and separate entry fee.] Note that the Special Award Categories will not appear until a Regular Category is chosen.

Entry Fee - 2026 DWAA Writing Competition

REGULAR CATEGORIES (Member Entry Fees)*

Choose a category for your submission. $15 for any category. You must choose one, and only one. Your discounted entry fees are being displayed, as you are logged in as an active member. Many regular categories pair well with special categories (which offer cash prizes). Please review the special award category summaries to see which may be appropriate.

REGULAR CATEGORIES (Non-Member Entry Fees)*

Choose a category for your submission. $25 for any category. You must choose one, and only one. Non-member entry fees are being displayed, as you are not logged in as an active member. Many regular categories pair well with special categories (which offer cash prizes). Please review the special award category summaries to see which may be appropriate.

SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES (Member Entry Fees)

Choose one or more categories for your submission. $10 each. Your discounted entry fees are being displayed, as you are logged in as an active member.

SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES (Non-member Entry Fees)

Choose one or more categories for your submission. $20 each. Non-member entry fees are being displayed, as you are not logged in as an active member.

Book Categories - Excerpts (Optional)

You have submitted your entire book for judging purposes. After judging is complete, your entries are available to the public. If you prefer that we only offer an excerpt to the general public, please provide it here.

Please Provide a Link to your Excerpt, if Published Online

Please Upload Your Excerpt

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Signature & Certification

I certify this entry is original work and first published between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. AI-generated work is not permitted. I understand and abide by all contest rules, and further agree that the DWAA and/or Special Award sponsors may use my name and likeness in connection with the DWAA Writing Competition publicity. I further agree that the DWAA may publish and use excerpts from my entry to announce contest results or otherwise advertise the contest. If such usage requires the permission of any publisher, co-writer or other individual or entity, I agree to obtain such permission and have it extend to the Dog Writers Association of America.

If this form is submitted online, I acknowledge and agree that my typed signature below serves in place of my written signature and the DWAA may rely on it as such.

Signature of Author/Creator or Submitter*

Please type your name to agree to the above statement.

Are you at least 18 years of age?*

Yes

Junior Writer's Birthdate*

Parent's Signature*

Please type your name to agree to the above statement.

Payment

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Payment Method*

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Pay by Check

Make your check payable to: Dog Writers Association of America

Mail the check with a copy of your entry form to: Marsha Pugh, DWAA Treasurer, P.O. Box 787, Hughesville, MD 20637

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Billing Details

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Name on Credit Card*

First Middle Last Suffix

Billing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country