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Time to Prepare for the 2026 CWA Communications Contest
The 2026 Annual Communications Contest opens this April, welcoming entries from cat-focused creators worldwide. The contest features 46 categories as well as Special Awards, highlighting excellence in writing, photography, art, broadcasting, and more.
Submissions must be work published or presented between January 1 and December 31, 2025. Full guidelines, category details, and deadlines will be announced in early April, so participants are encouraged to start preparing their best work now!
Read more on the Contest Page.
Another Members-Only Exclusive: Relive CWA Milestones, Memories, Events, and Activities
Be sure to view our new photo-filled yearbooks! Each annual edition showcases members, recognizes our sponsors, highlights outreach efforts, and celebrates winners of the CWA Communications Contest. You’ll also find coverage of the CWA Communications Conferences, along with a meaningful In Memoriam section honoring the dear colleagues we have lost. Go to the CWA Annual Yearbook Page (sign in with your members-only password).
Join us in Dallas for the 32nd CWA Annual Conference
Meow Ya’ll: Saddle up for the Future of Pet Media!
Come mix, mingle, and connect with your community of cat professionals! The Cat Writers' Association is excited to announce that the 32nd Annual Conference will take place November 6–8, 2026, in Dallas, featuring two days of exciting workshops on November 7 and 8.
In addition to beloved traditions like the Gift-Bag Stuffing Mixer and the Awards Banquet and Ceremony, this year’s conference will offer a special track dedicated to cat rescue. Reconnect with longtime colleagues, meet new cat-loving creators, and gain valuable insights in a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment.
Sponsorship Opportunities for CWA Pet Industry Friends!
Our members can help the public discover your brand! The CWA Communications Contest and CWA Communications Conference offer you direct access to award-winning journalists, authors, and content creators who influence purchasing decisions. Learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities, or contact Conference Chair Andrea Dorn with questions at conference@catwriters.com.
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Browse the Members' Book Directory
CWA is proud of our member authors and their publications. The Members’ Book Directory is a searchable database listing books by animal behaviorists, novelists, poets, short story writers, illustrators, and photographers whose works are sold through professional bookstores and online venues. Search the Book List and find your next cat book to read!
Members: If you’d like to submit your latest cat book, or if you have an update to an item in the directory, please fill out the submission form in the Members-Only Portal of the website.
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Would you like to: Add your new book to the CWA Book List; have your news posted on the CWA's social media page; submit a post for the CWA Blog; obtain your CWA member badges; update your information for the CWA Member Directory; or join CWA discussion forums, private social media groups, and biweekly CWA Zoom events? Just log into the Members-Only Portal.
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Password for the Members Only Page
The password for the Members Only page of the CWA website has been updated for 2026 and shared with members by email. If you did not receive your password, please contact the CWA Secretary Jody Wallace. Also, be sure you whitelist the CWA's URL (*@catwriters.com) so that CWA emails come to your Inbox.
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