Boating Writers International
2010 Writing Contest Open for Entries
BWI is accepting entries to its 18th Annual Writing Contest that recognizes excellence in boating, fishing and travel journalism.
There are 17 categories that each will award $500 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third place winners. The newest category, “Original Online Content,” recognizes the best blogs, articles, videos, photos, podcasts, and social media streams.
The Contest is applicable to the broadest spectrum of boating, outdoor and travel writers, and offers $17,000 in cash awards during the first round of judging that will be paid to 51 winners in 2010. Entries must be received at BWI headquarters (not postmarked) by December 15, 2010.
Categories and sponsors for 2010 are:
- Boating Columns – sponsored by KVH Industries, Inc.
- Boating Lifestyles – sponsored by Boats.com/Yachtworld.com
- Boating Profiles – sponsored by ZF Marine
- Boating Travel or Destinations – sponsored by Couplemate Trailer Parts
- Boating Adventures – sponsored by Discover Boating
- Boat/Engine Care and Maintenance – sponsored by Interlux Yacht Finishes
- Electronics – sponsored by Jeppesen Marine
- Ethics and Environment – sponsored by Thetford Marine
- Fishing – sponsored by Suzuki Motor Corporation
- Boating Issues, News and Analysis – sponsored by Mercury Marine
- The Business of Boating – sponsored by Home Port Marine Marketing
- Seamanship, Rescue & Safety – sponsored by Sea Tow Services International
- Technical Writing – sponsored by Dometic Marine
- Boat Tests – sponsored by Volvo Penta
- Gear, Electronics and Product Tests – sponsored by Xantrex Technology Inc.
- Megayachts – sponsored by Awlgrip North America
- Original Online Content – sponsored by National Marine Electronics Assn.
BWI members are allowed two submissions to the contest without charge; non-members can enter the contest at $35 for each submission ($35 is the same cost as an annual Active membership in BWI).
Each category will be judged by four active journalists in the first few weeks of the New Year. Cash awards and presentation plaques are presented to the winners at the Miami International Boat Show in February, 2011.
Click here to download the contest brochure, with complete rules, and the entry form.
