New York State Outdoor Writers Association to honor an individual or organization
Lake Placid, NY -(Ammoland.com)- The NYSOWA M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award will be presented to an individual or organization that effectively has raised the public’s awareness of outdoor recreational opportunities and conservation issues in New York State.
The award recipient will be officially announced at the annual conference of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) this spring. The award was created to honor worthy individuals and organizations, at the same time perpetuating the name of one of NYSOWA’s dearest members.
The late M. Paul Keesler spent nearly five decades promoting and conserving the outdoor wonders and recreational opportunities within New York State. Anyone may submit a nomination of 350 words or less and have it endorsed by an active member of NYSOWA. To review award criterion and the nominating process, visit www.nysowa.org. To learn of a NYSOWA member in a nominator’s area who might endorse such a nomination, contact, Will Elliott (585) 502-5207, or Wayne Brewer (315) 568-4255 or check the web site www.NYSOWA.org.
Send Nominations to Will Elliott, 777 Bernd Rd., Pavilion, NY 14525 or e-mail at odrswill@gmail.com.
Nominations must be received by April 1, 2015.
About The New York State Outdoor Writers Association
The New York State Outdoor Writers Association is a professional organization of communicators dedicated to increasing the public awareness, understanding and appreciation of our outdoor heritage in the use and enjoyment of natural resources. Its primary purpose is to improve knowledge and skill among its members in the art of communication.
For more information on NYSOWA, visit www.NYSOWA.org.