This writing competition is designed for BWAA members who are not compensated for their stories. The writing awards committee will determine eligibility the winners were announced during the BWAA breakfast on Thursday, April 29, 2010

2009 Winners List  (Click on Title to read the story)

FEATURE STORY 

1^st Place:  “Greaves Battled the Ultimate” by Mark Martin - Oakland Press

2^nd Place: “Triumph Overcomes Tragedy” by Marsha Gilbert – G.C.C. Chatter & Website

3^rd Place:  “About the Deaflympics” by Connie Marchione – California Bowling News

EVENT COVERAGE 

1^st Place:  (tie) “17 Straight 700”s got Carl Malucci in USBC Bowling Records” by Connie Marchione

                                                                                                                             California Bowling News

1^st Place:  (tie) “Texas State USBC Recognizes Stars” by Donna Lonon - Across Texas Lanes

2^nd Place:  (tie) “1st Time Champions Dominate” by Bonnie Decker – Pin Action Post

2^nd Place:  (tie) “Decker 236 & Malucci 246 Set Record Averages in their USBC Associations”

                              By Connie Marchione   - California Bowling News

3^rd Place:  “Seniors Shine at State Classic” by Donna Lonon - Across Texas Lanes

EDITORIAL

1^st Place:  “Let’s Go To The Video Tape Live” by Martin Michel - Sports Reporter

2^nd Place:  “Embracing Reform” by James Salisbury - International Bowling Industry

3^rd Place:  “World Series of Bowling Commentary” by Josh Hyde - Josh Hyde’s Bowling Newsletter

General rules include:

Editorial, Feature, and Event Coverage submissions must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2009. Entries must be original clippings from the respective publication; printouts from materials published on Internet Web sites, and/or tape or CD of materials from radio or television.  When possible please include a printed copy of your article, excluding a byline, to submit for judging.

Entry guidelines for the three BWAA categories are
FEATURE: A non-fiction story concerning tenpin bowling.
EDITORIAL: Any opinion expressed in the media concerning a tenpin bowling related subject.
EVENT COVERAGE: Any event article that was published within 45 days of the event.

Certificates will be awarded to the best three articles in each division.  First place stories will be posted on the BWAA Web site.  Entries should be un-mounted, clearly identified as to author and include the name and date of publication. Author's name and mailing address must be included with the entry. Entries will not be returned and are limited to two per author in each division.