(Updated February 16, 2015) — Congratulations to all the winners from Sunday night’s dinner! It was definitely one of the best Dog Writer’s Association of America Awards Banquet dinners of all time. Of course Goodnewsforpets was in attendance for the night’s festivities and we have the scoop on all the 2014 winners. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and to those who received the honor of winning. Paws up!
Mary Bloom’s Table 6 Maxwell Medallion Winners L to R: Chet Jezierski, Sammy Kuruc, Ranny Green, Joanne Anderson, Kate J. Kuligowski
“The Dog Writers Association of America Annual Awards Banquet” recognizes and rewards those writers who have distinguished themselves in the annual writing contest. This annual event is open to members and non-members.
Dog Writers Association of America encompasses all aspects of the world of dogs ~ showing, performance, behavior, training, health, and the human animal bond. We recognize many kinds of media besides journalism. Artists and photographers have joined our ranks and we include mystery and fiction writers, poets, historians and veterinarians. We have members who host national radio shows and others who appear on TV programs. Blogging, website production, social networking, and videography are among the professional activities of other members.
This year’s banquet takes place during Westminster Week, being held on Sunday, February 15th, 2015 at 6:00 pm at NYC’s Hotel Pennsylvania. This year’s nominees are listed below. Stay tuned to Goodnewsforpets for the winners announcement after the banquet!
2014 Writing Competition Category Nominees
*Winners highlighted in red
Newspaper Articles and Columns
- Article or Column – Health and General Care
Nominees
- Joanne Anderson, “Golden Retriever Lifetime Study” (Massapequa Post)
- Monique S. Balas, “Keep Your Sights on Animal Health” (The Oregonian)
- Tom Sandford, “Canines Conquering Adversity” (Dogs, Dogs, Dogs)
- Article or Column – Behavior and Training
Nominees
- Joanne Anderson, “Billy: A NY State of Mind Beardie” (Amityville Record)
- Joanne Anderson, “Cancer Detecting Dogs” (Amityville Record)
- Peggy Swager, “Wolf-dog Mix Definitely Not the Best of Both Worlds” Gazette Telegraph)
- Article or Column – Rescue
Nominees
- Jen Reeder, “Pit Bulls for People” (The Durango Telegraph)
- Jen Reeder, “A New Leash on Life” (The Durango Telegraph)
- Tom Sandford, “What Became of the Rescued Dogs from Mile 26?” (Dogs, Dogs, Dogs)
- Article or Column – Any Other Topic
Nominees
- Susan Ewing, “The Bloodhound Gang” (The Post-Journal)
- Michael Thomas Ford, “Lillie” (The Dog & Hound)
- Peggy Swager, “A Tale of Two Terriers” (Petacular)
Magazines
- All Breed
Nominees
- AKC Family Dog
- Dog Fancy Magazine
- Single/Related Breeds
Nominees
- Sighthound Review (Bo Bengtson)
- Just Frenchies (Susan Cooper)
- The Royal Spaniels (Holly Cornwell)
- Special Interest or Annual
Nominees
- The APDT Chronicle of the Dog (The Association of Professional Dog Trainers)
- Ready, Set, Rescue Magazine (Jackie Brown, Editor)
- Rescue Me Magazine (Jackie Brown, Editor)
Magazine Articles and Columns
- Article or Column – Health and General Care
Nominees
- Mary Helen Berg, “5 Common Eye Diseases” (Just Labs)
- Caroline Coile, “When Fats are Fatal” (AKC Family Dog)
- Genevieve Rajewski, “Heal Thyself” (Cummings Veterinary Medicine)
- Article or Column – Behavior and Training
Nominees
- Gina Mireault, “Perfect Pitch” (AKC Family Dog)
- Anna O’Brien, D.V.M., “5 Subtle Signs of Stress” (Dog Fancy)
- Dorice Stancher, “Wet, Wild, and Wonderful” (AKC Family Dog)
- Article or Column – Rescue
Nominees
- Lynn M. Hayner, “No-Kill Nation” (Rescue Me)
- Diana Laverdure, “The Legacy of Lucas” (Rescue Me)
- Meredith Wargo, “A Giving Network” (Rescue Me)
- Article or Column – Breed
Nominees
- Denise Flaim, “Gypsy Queen” (Sighthound Review)
- Jillian LaCross, “The Beginning” (Just Labs)
- Jen Reeder, “Canine Crime Solvers” (Just Labs)
- Article or Column – Any Other Topic
Nominees
- James Colasanti, Jr., “Butchy” (O’Henry Magazine)
- Brian Patrick Duggan, “Horrie the Dinkum Rebel” (AKC Family Dog)
- Kate Eldredge, “National Owner-Handler Series Everything You Need to Know” (Canine Chronicle)
- Erika Mansourian, “Tusk & Fang” (AKC Family Dog)
Canine or All-Animal Newspapers or Newsletters
- Canine or All-Animal Newspapers or Newsletters
Nominees
- Canine Companions for Independence (NER)
- Dogs, Dogs, Dogs (Tom Sandford)
- AMAL Tales (Alaskan Malamute)
Canine or All-Animal Newspapers or Newsletters Articles
- Health or Care Article
Nominees
- Pat Miller, “New Old Friends” (Whole Dog Journal)
- Fran Pennock Shaw, “Pursuing a Cure for Breast Cancer” (Dogwatch)
- Article – Any Other Topic
Nominees
- Kate T. Kuligowski, “Oscar, a Seventy-Year Wait” (Ruff Drafts)
- Pat Miller, “Copy That” (Whole Dog Journal)
- Deborah Wood & Jennifer Keene, “Is That Dog Going to Bite?” (Animal Tales)
2014 Contest Special Awards
All Winners have been listed under their appropriate category
The winners for each category are noted in red text
Sponsors of special awards are not involved in the judging
