wyoming writers, Inc.
2024 WWI Awards
Don't let the WWI annual awards go unfilled! All nomination applications for conference awards are due by April 30th. Here are the awards we are currently accepting nominations for:
Western Horizon: The Western Horizon Award is given for a current member writer’s first major publication in the preceding year, from May 1st to May 1st . Typically a first book, the award can also be given for publication in a national venue-the key is that it be a significant publication.
Milestone: The Milestone is given for ongoing achievements in a current WW, Inc. Member’s writing career. The Milestone can be self-nominated, or nominated by another Member. Nominations listing the nominee’s writing-related achievements during the year from April to April must be received by the Awards Chair by May 1 st for consideration for that award year.
Emmie Mygatt: The Emmie Mygatt Award is our highest honor, an occasional award given for outstanding service to Wyoming Writers, Inc. The Emmie Committee takes nominations from Members. The nominee must be a Member of Wyoming Writers who has made a meritorious contribution of service to the organization. The winner will be honored at the Conference Awards Banquet. Only one Emmie is awarded per year, and is limited to only one per each award winner’s lifetime. Nominations must be received by the Awards Chair by May 1st of each award year.
Arizola Magnenat : The Arizola Magnenat Award is our only award that can go to non-members. The Arizola Magnenat Award is given to an individual, persons, organization, business, or other entity that has provided special encouragement and motivation to writers or in the writing field. The award is in memory of Arizola Magnenat, the founder of the Wheatland Authors Ink group, and past president of Wyoming Writers, Inc. The winner will be honored at the Conference Awards Banquet. Only one Arizola Magnenat is awarded per year, and is limited to only one per each award winner’s lifetime. Nominations must be received by the Awards Chair by May 1st of each award year.
See the list of past winners here.