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Cat Writers’ Association Writer Contest Awards! Mee-Wow!

by | Jul 31, 2022 | Contest | 17 comments

Way back in 1992, I helped found the Cat Writers’ Association. Each year, the CWA hosts a contest for published work, and honors the best cat-centric material with a Certificate of Excellence in dozens of cat-egories. The top Certificate entry received the prestigious Muse Medallion, announced at the annual awards banquet, usually held with the conference. Other sponsored awards also announced that night offer cash grants and trophies from the best-of-the-best in feline products and services companies. This year, the virtual awards ceremony takes place October 15.

Cat Writers’ Association Annual Contest

I’ve entered almost every year, from a single book to sometimes several articles. Writers have prolific years, and other times we don’t have as much published. Sometimes I win, other times I don’t. This year some of my favorite pieces got no mention, and I even had a piece disqualified. *s* And that’s fine, because I trust the judges. Besides, everyone who enters has already won because their work got published. When I first started, I could have papered my walls with all the rejection letters.

Publishing Wins

It’s more fun and rewarding to receive recognition from colleagues, of course. That tells us we’re on the right track, and our efforts matter. This year, I didn’t have a book to enter but wrote a bunch of content for my blog and for clients’ sites. I learned that seven (!!!) of my entries earned the coveted Certificate of Excellence Award. Can you hear me purring? That’s a personal best! I’ve included the links to the articles below—just CLICK on the certificate picture—if anyone wants to take a look. I’ll find out later if any of them also won a Muse Medallion.

Pet Insurance, on FamilyHandyman.com

Nailing Pet Claws, on AmyShojai.com

Get Shed of Pet Fur on FearFreeHappyHomes.com

Karma’s Ear Boo-Boo on AmyShojai.com

Sick Kitty, on AmyShojai.com

Normal Temperature on AllPetVoices.com

Ghost Cats…on AmyShojai.com

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17 Comments

  1. Frank Steele
    Frank Steele on August 6, 2022 at 8:17 am

    Great! Richly deserved.

    Reply
  2. Dash Kitten
    Dash Kitten on July 31, 2022 at 4:29 pm

    Heartfelt congratulations Amy. It is always thrilling to have our work recognised by our peers! You are amazing.

    Reply
  3. mommakatandherbearcat
    mommakatandherbearcat on July 31, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    Congratulations, Amy! Please give the link to the post to Marjorie so she can share on Twitter.

    Reply
    • Amy Shojai
      Amy Shojai on August 2, 2022 at 11:42 am

      Thanks, I think she got it.

      Reply
  4. Edith Chase
    Edith Chase on July 31, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  5. Caren
    Caren on July 31, 2022 at 10:11 am

    HUGE Concatulations and WELL DESERVED!!! xoxo

    Reply
  6. Leah
    Leah on July 31, 2022 at 8:09 am

    Many concatulations, Amy!

    Reply
  7. Jo Singer
    Jo Singer on July 31, 2022 at 8:07 am

    ConCATulations Nancy! MEE WOW for sure.

    Reply
    • Amy Shojai
      Amy Shojai on July 31, 2022 at 8:46 am

      Thank you, a great surprise for sure!

      Reply
    • Dakota/Caren/Cody
      Dakota/Caren/Cody on July 31, 2022 at 10:12 am

      leave it to me to address the elephant in the room….but…that’s how I roll…….who is NANCY??? BWWWWAAAH!!

      Reply
      • Amy Shojai
        Amy Shojai on July 31, 2022 at 12:14 pm

        ??? Nancy? Now I have to figure out what that means.😀

        Reply

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