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DWAA 2019 Writing Competition Winners

On Sunday, February 9, the Dog Writers Association of America hosted its annual banquet and awards event. This year, we sold out for the first time in a while, and oh the memories that were…

Contest News | February 14, 2020

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Spotlight On Harrison Stephens Inspirational Feature Award

The Dog Writers Association of America is proud to shine the spotlight on our many special awards sponsors. It is because of these special sponsors that writers are awarded over $14,000 in monies. This year,…

Contest News | February 6, 2020

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Spotlight On The Grey Muzzle Organization

It’s time to raise the “woof” and celebrate an organization that cares deeply about senior dogs. At our annual banquet and award ceremony, the Dog Writers Association of America awards over $14,000 in special sponsor…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Fidose of Reality

The Dog Writers Association of America’s President, Carol Bryant, along with her wife, DWAA’s Banquet and Contest Chair, Darlene Bryant, are also sponsoring a new special award. Each year, the DWAA gives out Maxwell Medallions…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Dr. Harvey’s

Dr. Harvey’s is one of the sponsors for this year’s Dog Writers Association of America awards. Every year, the DWAA gives out Maxwell Medallions and special sponsor award monies. This year, over $14,000 in special…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On The Rio Award

Jen Reeder is the past President of the Dog Writers Association of America. She is a dog lover and dog writer to her core. Jen is also the force behind the Rio Award. Each year,…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Good News For Pets

The sold-out DWAA banquet and awards gala takes place on Sunday, February 9, 2020. With well over $14,000 in cash prizes to be given out, we are celebrating by shining the spotlight on our amazing…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Captain William Lewis Judy Award

With over $14,000 in award monies to give out, the Dog Writers Association could not do this without the generosity of our special awards sponsors. The winners will be revealed at the DWAA’s annual banquet…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Dogster Magazine

Each year, the Dog Writers Association of America awards over $14,000 in special sponsor monies to dog writers at our annual banquet and event. This year, the banquet is being held on Sunday, February 9,…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Official DWAA 2019 Writing Competition Judges

The annual Dog Writers Association of America writing competition is open to all writers, editors, publishers, photographers, artists, and others whose work falls into the designated competition categories. The 2019 writing competition is closed and…

Contest News | October 20, 2019

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Dog Writers Association Of America Manuscript Academy Contest Closed

As the DWAA continues to grow we’re always looking for ways to serve our members by offering them opportunities that will assist them along that path. Whether you’re creating Fiction or Non-Fiction for young children,…

Contest News | August 15, 2019

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Grey Muzzle Organization Gives Senior Dogs A Second Chance

Old dogs and the people who love them have something to wag about this week, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces $419,000 in grants going to 62 animal welfare groups nationwide. This brings the national…

Contest News | June 27, 2019