To reward budding outdoor writers and photographers, the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) has opened the 2022 Norm Strung Youth Writing Awards and the Student Photo Contest!
Prizes are awarded to winners in grades 11–12 and college students, with first-place winners receiving $200, second-place receiving $100 and third-place receiving $50. Those who place receive an OWAA student membership valued at $25 as well as inclusion in a press release announcing the winners.
Entering the contests is easy. Any outdoor-themed written or photographic work created during 2022 can be submitted through January 31, via the link at owaa.org/contests/. Complete rules of the contests are also available at that site.
Winners of the North Strung Youth Writing Awards will be given additional consideration when applying for OWAA’s Bodie McDowell Scholarship and are highly encouraged to do so.
“Encouraging the next generation of outdoor media professionals is a key tenet of our mission,” said Chez Chesak, executive director of OWAA. “It’s rewarding for our association to recognize the great work of these young, passionate outdoor storytellers and we hope that we’ll be able to continue to support and further encourage them throughout their careers.”
Find out more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America on https://owaa.org.
