11 January 2006 - The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) is sponsoring its annual "Excellence in Writing" competition to recognize excellence in genealogical columns and articles. The contest is open to all members of ISFHWE, both published and unpublished authors. Entrants may join ISFHWE at the time of their contest submission.
Contest entrants must be members of ISFHWE. The contest is judged by professionals in the fields of genealogy and journalism. The contest has four categories:
- Newspaper Columns (published in 2005)
- Articles (published in 2005)
- Genealogy Research Story (original, unpublished article)
- Want-to-be Writer/Columnist (original, unpublished material)
Awards come with a cash prize. The awards presentation will take place at the Gala ISFHWE Awards Banquet to be held at the National Genealogical Society conference in Chicago, Illinois, 8 June 2006. (Those unable to attend will receive their awards after the conference.)
Rules, information and entry form are available at www.rootsweb.com/~cgc.
Entries must be RECEIVED by the coordinator no later than 1 March 2006. Entries must be mailed in time to make this deadline. ISFHWE is not responsible for lost, misdirected, or late deliveries.
Questions may be directed to Amy Johnson Crow, Competition Coordinator, at amy@amyjohnsoncrow.com.
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