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May 30, 2010: PWAC Names Holly Bennett and Michael Totzke Finalists for Editor of the Year Award
The Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) today named two finalists for its Editor of the Year Award. They are:
- Holly Bennett, Editor-in-Chief of Today?s Parent Special Editions
- Michael Totzke, Editor of Canadian Interiors
"This is a unique editing award because it comes from Canada's writers," said PWAC President Tanya Gulliver. "Freelance writers from across the country submitted nominations for deserving editors, and Michael and Holly rose to the top."
The winner will be named during the Writers? Industry Awards Luncheon at the MagNet magazine conference on June 4 in Toronto.
PWAC?s Editor of the Year Award brings national recognition and praise to outstanding editorial professionals. Written nominations are submitted by PWAC members and a panel of three member judges evaluate the nominees based on criteria that includes editing and communications skills, the ability to bring out the best in writers, and the fairness of pay rates and contracts.
PWAC, established in 1976, is the national organization representing over 600 freelance writers and journalists in Canada.
More information:
Sandy Crawley, Executive Director, scrawley@pwac.ca, (416) 504-1645
Tanya Gulliver, President, tanyagulliver@gmail.com, (504) 292-0683
May 27, 2010: Finalists Announced for the Inaugural PWAC Writing Awards Competition
Twelve finalists have been chosen in the inaugural writing awards of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) for stories published in 2009 in print or on the web.
In the features category (over 1,200 words), the finalists are:
- Jenn Hardy for "Cleanup in Aisle One" (This Magazine)
- Kim Gray for "Magic Hour" (Alberta Views)
- Eve Lazarus for "The Parent Trap" (Enterprise)
- Kimberley Noble for "Why Garth Drabinsky is No Ordinary Fraudster" (Toronto Star)
- Kerianne Lauren Sproule for "Girls Interrupted" (Swerve Magazine)
- Carolynn Semeniuk for "Christina's World" (Swerve Magazine)
In the short articles category (up to 1,200 words), the finalists are:
- Ann Chandler for "Royal Rewards" (More)
- Ann Chandler for "Sage and Stewardship" (Canadian Cowboy Country)
- Wendy Helfenbaum for "A Fine Romance" (Canadian Family)
- Giancarlo La Giorgia for "Good Eats, At Your Convenience" (The Globe and Mail)
- Philip Fine for "Her Tough Literary Voice and Frankness About Sex Masked a Fatal Vulnerability" (The Globe and Mail)
- Susan Pinker for "Extra Credit" (Psychology Today)
"Congratulations to all of the finalists. They showcase the excellence and diversity of Canadian writing and do us all proud," said PWAC President Tanya Gulliver.
Gulliver also thanked the competition's judges for their expert consideration: Stephen Kimber, Elaine Kalman Naves, Bilbo Poynter, Maxine Ruvinsky, Eric Siblin and Jennifer Walker.
2010 is the first year that PWAC has presented the PWAC Short Articles Writing Award and the PWAC Features Writing Award. "Interest in the competition exceeded our expectations," Gulliver said. "We're excited to present these finalists as premiere examples of high-quality Canadian non-fiction writing from PWAC's membership and beyond."
The winners and runners-up will be announced at the Writers' Industry Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 4, 2010, at MagNet, Canada's premier magazine industry conference. The first prize in each award category has a $500 value, including a free PWAC membership for a year.
PWAC, established in 1976, is the national organization representing over 600 freelance writers and journalists in Canada.
More information:
Sandy Crawley, Executive Director, scrawley@pwac.ca, (416) 504-1645
Tanya Gulliver, President, tanyagulliver@gmail.com, (504) 292-0683
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