Writers compete for Maxwell Medallions and $14,000 in prizes
Today the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) announced the nominees for its 2017 Writing Competition, which recognizes outstanding work about dogs.
“With the caliber of work submitted, being nominated truly is an honor,” said Su Ewing, DWAA’s contest chair. “This is such an exciting way to recognize work that strengthens and celebrates the human-canine bond.”
The finalists in regular categories are:
A. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES AND COLUMNS
- Article – Health or General Care
One Health Day (part 1 & part 2) by Joanne Anderson
Laser Cats – And Dogs by Jen Reeder
- Article – Behavior or Training
The Biology Behind Canine Comforting by Joanne Anderson
A Different Kind of Ministry by Florence Scarinci
- Article – Rescue
Nina the Miracle Dog by Joanne Anderson
Purebred Shelter Dog Perfect by Joanne Anderson
HFGD Junior Ambassadors: Dog Rescue’s Next Generation by Pam Gleason
- Article – Art or Any Other Topic
Seeing a Man About A Dog by James Colasanti, Jr.
Laws for Paws: How to Help Be a Voice for the Voiceless by Patti Lawson
Creature Comforts by Jen Reeder
B. MAGAZINES
- Single, Related, or All-Breed
Just Labs
Sighthound Review
AKC Family Dog
Terrier Group
C. MAGAZINE ARTICLES
- Article – Health or General Care
Canine Influenza by Caroline Coile
Happy Lab by Jillian LaCross
AKC Reunite Helps Lost Pets Find Their Way Home by Sharon Pflaumer
Repair Surgery Among Latest Treatments for MVD by Kim Campbell Thornton
- Article – Behavior or Training
Hound Anxiety by Mara Bovsun
Eager to Please? By Tracy Krulik
Raising Angels by Kathy Santo
Your Dog Can Be Anxiety Free by Kim Campbell Thornton
- Article – Rescue
Flames and Dogs by Marco Adda
A Sense of Security by Mary Helen Berg
How to Be the Best (Foster) Home Possible by Jill Breitner
One Last Glance by Nancy Gallimore
Beyond the Track by Devon Hubbard Sorlie
- Article – Breed
Goldens Rule! By Mara Bovsun
Understanding the Sloughi by Dr. Marie-Dominique de Caprona
Good Dogs! By Jen Reeder
Liberating Labs by Jen Reeder
Taigan: Sighthound of Kyrgystan by Jutta Rubesam
- Article – Art or Any Other Topic
Legacy by Mara Bovsun
They Smell Dead People by Mara Bovsun
Bills and Mills: How Ag-Gag Legislation and Puppy Mills Affect Dog Trainers by Rachel Brix
The Glorious Art of Coursing Greyhound by Debra Lampert-Rudman
D. 12. CANINE OR ALL-ANIMAL NEWSPAPERS OR NEWSLETTERS
The Companion – Canine Companions for Independence
The Dog & Hound
E. CANINE, ALL-ANIMAL NEWSPAPER OR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES AND COLUMNS
- Any Topic
Laser Therapy Promotes Healing by Stimulating the Body’s Own Cells by Kate Eldredge
I Am. We Are. by Kate Kuligowski
Words that Wound by Larry Lindner
Saving a Far-Off Genetic Legacy with Cornell Help by Kim Campbell Thornton
F. ONLINE
- Blogsite or Website
Fidose of Reality by Carol Bryant
Pam Dennison’s Positive dogs, Positive Methods, Positive Results by Pam Dennison ISPEAKDOG.ORG by Tracy Krulik and Kelly Duggin
The IAABC Journal Marjie Alonso, Jesse Miller
Norwich Terrier Club of America
- Magazine or Newsletter
The Rip Van Wrinkler
The Collie Nose
AKC Gazette
AKC Canine Partners News
G. ONLINE ARTICLES OR BLOG ENTRIES
- Article or Blog – Health or General Care
A Sense of Peace by Laura Teresa Coffey
New Screening Tool Provides Early Detection of Bladder Cancer by Penny Leigh
Pet Owners Seek Out Mitral Valve Repair Surgery Overseas by Kim Campbell Thornton
Laparoscopic Spay: the New Option by Cori Solomon
- Article or Blog – Behavior or Training
Sounds of Panic by Deb Eldredge
Multisensory Enrichment for Shelter Dogs by Mik Moeller
The Ultimate Dog Training Tip by Zazie Todd
Separation Anxiety and a Second Dog-Will It Help? by Lisa Lyle Waggoner
- Article or Blog – Rescue
After Rescue From Abuse, A Drooly Pooch Named Hooch is 2016 American
Hero Dog by Laura Teresa Coffey
Fostering Ginger by Lisa Begin-Kruysman
Rescuers or Fanatics? The Dark Side of Animal Rescue by Debby McMullen
Rescue Dogs Help Protect Endangered Species as Conservation Canines by Jen Reeder
Paralized Rescue Pup “Albert on Wheels” Rolls Right into Hearts by Monica Weymouth
- Article or Blog – Any Other Topic
More Good in the World Than Bad by Laura Teresa Coffey
What Do Dogs See in Mirrors? by Julie Elizabeth Hecht
Marc Ching: Fighting Tooth and Nail Against the Dog Meat Trade by Nicole Pajer
Giving Dogs, Inmates, A New Leash on Life by Monica Weymouth
H. GRAPHICS
- Single Photo
Dash in the Field by Pam Gleason
Junior Exhibitors Class, Carolinas Hound Show by Pam Gleason
- Single Illustration or Painting
Summer Graduation 2017 by John Bentzinger
Top Ten Reasons Why Terriers Make the Best New Year’s Dates by Melanie Feldges
FiveSibes Top 10 Back-to-School Dog Tips by Dorothy Wills-Raftery
- Series of Illustrations or Paintings
Just Giants, Illustrations by Julie Brenan
Honey, Have You Squeezed the Dachshund? by Kelly D’Anne Guntner
Sleeping in Bed with Your Dog: The Essential Guide by Josh Carter
Toby by Hazel Mitchell
The Golden Retriever: America’s BFF by Molly Poole
- Posters, Calendars, Brochures or Pamphlets
Dog Stars-Collie Club of America 2017 Calendar
Bernese Mountain Dog Calendar 2018 by Bernd Guenter
The Pet Lovers Handbook-San Diego 22nd Edition by Judith Macomber
The Fivesibes (Red) Nose Knows: Red Nose Day by Dorothy Wills-Raftery
2017 Puppy Calendar Canine Companions for Independence by Florence Scarinci
I. HUMOR, POETRY, SHORT FICTION, ESSAYS/EDITORIALS
- Humor
Does Your Rescue Dog Have Issues? (Or Do You)? by Kristin Michelle Avery
Top Ten Reasons Why Terriers Make the Best New Year’s Dates by Kristine Kibbee
25 Ways My Dogs Celebrate National Dog Week by Susan C.Willett
Haiku by Dog: Canvas by Susan C. Willett
- Poetry
Let’s Walk by Lee Netzler
Maggie May by Lee Netzler
No Racing Allowed by Lee Netzler
I Lay at Her Feet by Corina Olsen
Lead On by Debra Lampert-Rudman
- Short Fiction
On the Scent of Life by Lisa Begin-Kruysman
That Doggy Not in the Window by James Colasanti
The Comfort of a Dog: An Unexpected Gift from My Mother by Mary Beatrice McGrath
Trained to Serve by Amy Shojai
- Essays/Editorials
My Struggle with Compassion Fatigue in Animal Rescue by Katelyn Aase
My Dog Made Me the Mother I Am, But She Didn’t Live to See It by Brook Bolen
What Makes a Breeder? by Kate Eldredge
Mitral Valve Repair Surgery Saved Our Dog Harper by Kim Campbell Thornton
Glory Days by Patience Renzulli
J. OTHER MEDIA
- Video, DVD, or TV Broadcasts
The Leash Reactivity Blueprint by Tristan John Flynn
Life Saving Bond: Woman’s Dog Gives Her Courage to Heal by Jane Miller
Video Guide to Grooming the Scottish Terrier – Scottish Terrier Club of America
Pet First-Aid by Denise Fleck and Riannon Trutanich
- Radio, Podcast, or Other Audio
What To Do When You Get Stuck by Hannah Branigan
The Sibe Vibe: Huskies and Heroes Outreach Program by Dorothy Wills-Raftery and Robert Forto
Talking Canine Epilepsy & Seizures with Dr. Arnold Rugg by Dorothy Wills-Raftery and Robert Forto
K. CLUB PUBLICATIONS (National, Regional or Local)
- Magazine Format
The Alpenhorn
Chronicle of the Dog
Griffonnier: The Magazine of the American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association
Harp and Hound
Mastiff Club of America Journal
- Newsletter Format
Pasanita Obedience Club Newsletter
The Scottie Scuttlebutt
The USDAA Overview
L. CLUB PUBLICATION ARTICLES
- Article – Any Topic
Fairy Tales, Christmas, & the Indomitable Spirit of an Old Dog by Mary Fish Arango
Whitney’s Miracle by Emelise Baughman
Billy and Candi by Michael J. Cody
Heartworms 2017 by Caroline Coile
Canine Herpes Virus: The Now-You-See-It-Now-You-Don’t Killer of Neonatal Puppies by Nancy Paule Melone
- Regular Column or Series
To Godmother’s House We Go by Elizabeth M. Jarrell
Rescue Column by Kay Marks
Obedience Column by Diane Currie Niland
Azize’s Princess Levia: The Training of a Search and Rescue K-9 by Sharolyn L. Sievert
M. 35. CLUB SPECIAL PUBLICATION
Cairn Terrier Club of America – 100 Years of Celebration Commemorative Chronicle
New Complete Dog Book by Mara Bovsun
The Westminster Kennel Club 2017 Official Program
N. BOOKS
- Single, Related, or All-Breed
The Leonberger: A Comprehensive Guide to The Lion King of Beasts by Caroline Bliss-Isberg
Just Giants by Enid S. Lagree
- Rescue or Adoption
I Once Was Lost, But Now I’m Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue by Laura Koerber
Life with Forty Dogs: Misadventures with Runts, Rejects, Retirees and Rescues by Joseph Robertia
- Training or Sports
Fun & Games for a Smarter Dog by Sophie Collins
Training Dogs by James O’Heare
Beware of the Dog by Pat Miller
- Behavior, Health, or General Care
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Care by Tammy Gagne
Modern Dog Parenting by Sarah Hodgson
Symptoms to Watch For In Your Dog: How to Tell if Your Dog is Sick and What to Do Next by Jana Rade
- Human/Animal Bond
Incredible Dog Journeys: Amazing True Stories of Exceptional Dogs
by Laura Greaves
Rescue Smiles: Favorite Animal Stories by Tamira Thayne and Heather Leughmyer
Sophie: Best Friends are Forever by Theodore Slupik
- Reference
101 Things to Know Before Getting a Dog by Susan M. Ewing
The Pet Safety Crusader’s My Pet & Me Guide to Pet Disaster Pawparedness by Denise Fleck
Gamify Your Dog Training by Terry Ryan
- Fiction, Young Adult, or Humor
Land of the Free by Donna Ball
Flash of Brilliance by Donna Ball
Blood Red White and Blue by Kathleen Delaney
Ghosts of Iwo Jima by Joe Jennings
Starting Over by Sheri S. Levy
- Children
Sled Dog Dachshund by Laura Atkins
Toby by Hazel Mitchell
The Story About Tigger by Cameron Pendergraft
Harry Taylor, Hometown Hero by Alden Taylor
DWAA will announce the winners of both regular categories and special awards on December 13, 2017. Winners of each regular category will receive a Maxwell Medallion, which honors Maxwell Riddle; the former DWAA president and AKC judge wrote about the sport of dogs for over five decades.
Award winners can accept their Maxwells and cash prizes at DWAA’s awards banquet, which will be held the evening of Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan. Speakers include Dr. Marty Becker, Laura T. Coffey, and Hall of Fame inductee, David Frei.
“I’m so grateful to Su Ewing for chairing the contest, and to all of our sponsors, judges and entrants,” said DWAA President Jen Reeder. “The DWAA writing contest is such a fantastic way to honor top-notch contributions to our field. Congratulations to all the nominees.”
For more information, visit: dogwriters.org.
