Announcing the winners of MUSE Medallions, Special Awards and Other Awards for the 2019 CWA Communications Contest
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2019 CWA Contest MUSE Medallion winners
A.001-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH & GENERAL CARE
Feline Physical Rehabilitation
Basedow, Kate
Entry online: https://www.catwatchnewsletter.com/features/feline-physical-rehabilitation/
A.001-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH & GENERAL CARE
The Heartbreak of a Saddle Thrombus Blood Clot
Lapierre, Melissa
(Not available to view online.)
A.001-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH & GENERAL CARE
Does This Belly Pouch Make Me Look Fat?
Marek, Ramona
Entry online: http://bit.ly/2UqQhqg
A.002-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING/ENRICHMENT
Train your cat to stay off countertops with clicker training
Nakchbendi, Yasaar
Entry online: http://bit.ly/2KT2KhD
A.002-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING/ENRICHMENT
3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Cat
Garza, Janiss
Entry online: http://bit.ly/2USyRDg
***A.002-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING/ENRICHMENT (Tie!)
1) Temperament for Therapy Cats
Basedow, Kate
Entry online: https://www.catwatchnewsletter.com/features/temperament-for-therapy-cats/
2) How To Get Your Cat to the Vet: 4 Easy Steps
Kentfield, Lisa, DVM
Entry online: https://veterinaryfollowup.com/cat-to-the-vet/
A.003-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: LIFESTYLE
The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Zero-Waste Cat
Marton, Maggie
Entry online: https://www.thezerowastepet.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-raising-a-zero-waste-cat/
A.003-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: LIFESTYLE
Cat Allergies? Don’t Despair – 10 Tips to Manage the Symptoms for Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Barnes, Deborah
Entry online: https://zeezoey.com/blog/cat-allergies-dont-despair-10-tips-to-manage-the-symptoms-for-adopt-a-shelter-cat-month/
A.003-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: LIFESTYLE
A Fabulous Feline Artist
Marek, Ramona
Entry online: https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/a-fabulous-feline-artist
A.004-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND
A Red Robe Memory for Zoey’s 11th Birthday
Barnes, Deborah
Entry online: https://zeezoey.com/blog/a-red-robe-memory-for-zoeys-11th-birthday/
***A.004-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND (3-Way Tie!)
1) A Cat by Any Other Name
Chauncey, Sarah
Entry online: https://www.lionsroar.com/a-cat-by-any-other-name/
2) My Cat’s Death Broke My Brain
Chauncey, Sarah
Entry online: https://modernloss.com/my-cats-death-broke-my-brain/
3) AsTar’s Legacy
Doherty, Christy
Entry in LaJoie magazine, Winter, 2019 http://www.blessingthebridge.com/La_Joie.html
A.004-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND
When Not a Hug is a Hug for Hug Your Cat Day!
Barnes, Deborah
Entry online: https://zeezoey.com/blog/when-not-a-hug-is-a-hug-for-hug-your-cat-day/
A.005-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH
Can Kitty’s Teeth Be Saved?
Zinck, Iris
In Cat Talk Magazine, February, 2019 (https://catalog.cfa.org/cattalk-almanac.shtml)
A.005-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH
A report from the Winn Feline Symposium on FIP, Part Two: The Cats and Their Humans who Fight this Battle
Niesman, Ingrid R.
A.005-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH
Rough Side of the Tongue
Thornton, Kim Campbell
Entry online: https://bit.ly/30SsT6n
A.006-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
You know you’re a cat person when …
Kern, Katherine
Entry online: https://bit.ly/2tNZVZl
A.006-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
What’s Your Cattism Count? Our 20 Favorites in the Ultimate Reference Guide for Cat Lovers
Barnes, Deborah
Entry online: https://zeezoey.com/blog/whats-your-cattism-count-our-20-favorites-in-the-ultimate-reference-guide-for-cat-lovers/
A.006-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
A cat with a cheating heart?
Camp, Deborah
Entry online: https://tinyurl.com/wx7q5ua
***A.007-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY (tie)
1) Seven Ways to Help a Shelter Cat Without Adopting
White, Dawn
Entry online: http://bit.ly/2usHB81
2) ‘Kitten season’ opens for Lehigh Valley’s feral-cat catchers
Schroeder, Laurie Mason
Entry online: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets/kitten-season-opens-for-feral-cat-catchers/ar-BB16rQwl
A.007-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Volunteer, Foster, Save a Life
Golon, Caroline
Entry online: https://www.catster.com/adoption/volunteer-foster-save-a-life
A.007-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY
High intensity, high impact – Lifesaving potential of trap-neuter-return is greater than you may realize
Bays, Danielle Jo
Entry online: https://www.animalsheltering.org/magazine/articles/high-intensity-high-impact
A.008-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: PRODUCT REVIEW
SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Review
Loehner, Rachel
Entry online: http://bit.ly/chatty1013
A.008-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: PRODUCT REVIEW
The Spacious and Comfy Cabrio Multi-Functional Cat Carrier by Catit
White, Dawn
Entry online: http://bit.ly/2pVynPC
A.010-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: PEDIGREED CATS
Pay It Forward
Keiger, Teresa
In Cat Talk magazine, June, 2019 ((https://catalog.cfa.org/cattalk-almanac.shtml)
A.010-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: PEDIGREED CATS
Want a Pedigree Cat? Here’s What to Know
Bahner, Sally
Entry online: https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/want-a-pedigree-cat-heres-what-to-know/
A.010-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: PEDIGREED CATS
Siamese kittens are born pure white
Atteberry, Zachariah
Entry online: https://bit.ly/3bG79PZ
A.011-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: OTHER
How to Dispose of Cat Litter: The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Pet Waste Management
Marton, Maggie
Entry online: https://www.thezerowastepet.com/how-to-dispose-of-cat-litter/
A.011-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: OTHER
Want to Gift Someone a Pet? Here’s What to Do First
Wells, Kaitlyn
Entry online: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/want-to-gift-someone-a-pet-heres-what-to-do-first/
A.011-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: OTHER
How to Be Safe Around Trippy Cats
Thornton, Kim Campbell
Entry online: https://bit.ly/37l4d8Z
B.1 POETRY
Cat Dreams
Willett, Susan
C.1 SHORT STORY/FLASH FICTION
Sneaky’s Christmas Mystery
De Louise, Debbie
(kindle) https://amzn.to/3fzOg1V
D.1 CALENDARS
CFA Ambassador Cats 2020 Calendar
Keiger, Teresa
Not available to view online
E.1 PERIODICAL/NATIONAL CIRCULATION PUBLICATIONS
Kittens!
Shirreffs, Annie Butler
Annual publication, Belvoir Media (http://www.belvoir.com/)
F.1 BOOKS: FICTION – MYSTERY
Cosmic Cat: A Crazy Cat Lady Cozy Mystery #6
Hunt, Mollie
Available at: https://amzn.to/31urL9C
F.2 BOOKS: FICTION – SCI-FI/FANTASY
Cat Summer
Hunt, Mollie
Available at: https://amzn.to/3fCSFkG
F.3 BOOKS: FICTION – OTHER
What Holds Us Together
Ward, Sandi
Available at: https://amzn.to/3kd3FZL
F.4 BOOKS: NONFICTION – HEALTH & BEHAVIOR
Does My Cat Hate Me? Improve Behavior, Boost Health, and Mend your Bond with Environmental Enrichment (A Quick-Tips Guide Book 5)
Shojai, Amy
Available at: https://amzn.to/3a3LNeV
F.5 BOOKS: NONFICTION – RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Return-to-Field Handbook
Bays, Danielle Jo (with Karen Little, Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond)
Published by the Humane Society of the United States (https://www.humanesociety.org/)
*** F.6 BOOKS: NONFICTION – OTHER (tie!)
1) Catwoods: Stories and Studies of Our Feline Companions Alford, Leah T.
Available at: https://amzn.to/3irw1hh
2) The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York
Gavan, Peggy
Available at: https://amzn.to/2PtGPPt
F.7 BOOKS: FOR CHILDREN – PICTURE
Everybody Says Meow
Lombardo, Constance
Available at: https://amzn.to/30zqlf2
F.9 BOOKS: POEMS/GIFTS/OTHER
Cats in Bow Ties: Photographs and Rescue Stories of Shelter Cats with Style
Jones, Lindsi
Available at: https://amzn.to/30yHzsX
Also see: https://www.instagram.com/101catsinbowties
F.10 BOOKS: ANTHOLOGIES
FROM A CAT’S VIEW VOL. II
Praytor, Robin
Available at: https://amzn.to/3kjfRYV
G.1-S VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – HEALTH/BEHAVIOR
Clicker Training for Your Multi-Cat Household
Nakchbendi, Yasaar
Entry online: https://youtu.be/ovh-CS3fuwc
G.2-M VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – LIFESTYLE
Peaches & Paprika’s 3rd Annual Rainbow Memorial Show: Video honoring Blogger & Peaches & Paprika’s Facebook Friends who crossed the bridge
Lowbeer, Carol
Entry online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jqTg077_ZE
G.2-S VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – LIFESTYLE
A Lifetime of Purr Love
Nakchbendi, Yasaar
Entry online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVag04LUR80
G.3-S VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – HUMOR/ENTERTAINMENT
Bloggers’ Catriotic Slideshow
Lowbeer, Carol
Entry online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJvI9HJEsOw
G.4-L VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Catnip Nation
Traster, Tina
Available at: www.catnipnation.com
H.1 AUDIO/BROADCAST – ANY FORMAT
CatSci Podcast: Everyday Enrichment, Spice Up Your Cat’s Life
Vitale, Kristyn, and Tori Peterson
Entry online: https://youtu.be/tsZviW1ogac
(CatSci Ep. 2: Everyday Enrichment, Spice Up Your Cat’s Life):
I.1 BLOG/WEBSITE: GENERAL
The Creative Cat
Kazmarski, Bernadette
I.2 BLOG/WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE
Sweet Purrfections
Gregg, Paula Ann
I.3 BLOG/WEBSITE: RESCUE / ADVOCACY
Lola The Rescued Cat
White, Dawn
Entry online:
I.4 BLOG/WEBSITE: HUMOR / ENTERTAINMENT
Three Chatty Cats Blog
Loehner, Rachel
J.1 COLUMN/SERIES
Feline Design Column in Catster Magazine
Benjamin, Kate
In www.catster.com (Jan/Feb 2019 – Nov/Dec 2019)
K.1 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: HEALTH & GENERAL
Dusty Rainbolt
Jeffy’s Daily Mews
K.2 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
Catio Lifestyle and Enrichment Cativities
Nakchbendi, Yasaar
Entry online: http://bit.ly/2Hi5J06
K.3 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: LIFESTYLE
Instagram Images
Aurit, Anita
K.4 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Alley Cat Rescue Instagram and Facebook
Holton, Louise
K.5 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
YouTube Channel: I Love to Draw Cats
Garland, Beverly
L.1 PHOTOGRAPHY: SINGLE IMAGE
Dot Roars
Dawson, Marjorie
Entry online: http://bit.ly/DashKittenPhoto_19
L.2 PHOTOGRAPHY: SERIES
Cats in Bow Ties: Photographs and Rescue Stories of Shelter Cats with Style
Jones, Lindsi
Available at: https://amzn.to/30yHzsX
Also see: https://www.instagram.com/101catsinbowties
L.3 PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
Cat Talk – October 2019 cover
Keiger, Teresa
In Cat Talk Magazine, February, 2019 (https://catalog.cfa.org/cattalk-almanac.shtml)
L.4 CARTOON
Documentaries
Piro, Stephanie
Entry online: https://bit.ly/3fwmNOF
L.5 ILLUSTRATION (SINGLE)
The Other Side of the Glass
Nakchbendi, Yasaar
Entry online: http://bit.ly/2mN1QJO
L.6 ILLUSTRATIONS (SERIES)
#UNOvember: A Celebration of Life in 30 Pictures
Chua, Charlene
Not available to view online
L.7 GRAPHIC DESIGN
Evacuation Safety for Felines and their Families Infographic
Nichols, Karen
Entry online: https://bit.ly/320HmOe
M.1 FINE ART
Mimi in the Formal Garden Commissioned Painting
Kazmarski, Bernadette
Entry online: https://thecreativecat.net/featured-artwork-mimi-in-the-formal-garden-a-special-commission-for-cwa/
2019 CWA Contest SPECIAL AWARD winners
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01 AAFP CAT FRIENDLY PRACTICE® AWARD
Winner: Maggie Marton
Winning entry title: What is a Cat-Friendly Practice? Should my Cat go to One?
Winning entry link: https://ohmydogblog.com/2019/10/cat-friendly-practice/
Judge: Dr. Cindy Rigoni, DVM
Judge’s Comments: I liked the way it is written and the pictures.
02 CATALYST COUNCIL CONNECT TO CARE AWARD
Winner: Zachariah Atteberry
Winning entry title: Living With Aspergers: What Cats Have Taught Me About Hope, Opportunity and never Giving Up In The Face Of Bullying, Depression, and Suicide
Winning entry link: https://bit.ly/2HpawNm
Judge: Carol Bryant
Judge’s Comments: I selected this piece because it has the elements of story that everyone can relate to, and that is the universal need to feel loved and wanted. I found myself crying, smiling, and finally rejoicing in Zach’s journey. Depression and bullying is all too common these days, but Zach found a way to channel his angst and depression through his passion for cats. Zach’s story is well-told, beautifully executed, and I really felt moved by his words. Congratulations on this award and on being a warrior, Zach!
03 CWA COUNCIL OF DIRECTORS NEWCOMER CAT COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
Winner: Zachariah Atteberry
Winning entry title: Feral kitten taming guide and tips for spicy kittens
Winning entry link: https://bit.ly/3bz2GPj
Judge: Scott S. Black, CPPS
Judge’s Comments: This was a very difficult decision. After much deliberation, I kept going back to this entry. As a professional pet care provider I strive to be the best I can all day every day. That said, continuing education is critical to me. This entry detailed and defined so many wonderful and educational points to help a novice or pro understand feral cats and how to tame and socialize them. This was an easy to read and understand entry, and needs to be shared everywhere and anywhere to help feral cats worldwide. As mentioned, this was not an easy decision. Paws up to all the entrants, and congratulations to the entrant.
04 DR. JIM RICHARDS CORNELL FELINE HEALTH CENTER VETERINARY ISSUES AWARD
Winner: Helen Fitzsimons
Winning entry title: Tanya’s Comprehensive Guide to Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Winning entry link: http://www.felinecrf.org
Judge: Dr. Jennifer L. Schori
Judge’s Comments: Tanya’s website for pet owners of cats suffering from CKD is clearly a labor of love. I was very impressed by the comprehensiveness of her website, her approachable way of writing for cat owners, and her careful use of high-quality professional resources from experts in the veterinary field to draw her information from. I hope she continues to update her website regularly as new information comes to light, and I wish her the best in her endeavors!
05 FEAR FREE PETS AWARD
Winner: Dawn White
Winning entry title: Getting Your Cat to the Vet: Benefits of a Fear Free Vet Visit
Winning entry link: http://bit.ly/2P7dGZO
Judge: Dr. Robin Downing, DVM
Judge’s Comments: While there were several very strong submissions for the CWA Fear Free Pets Award, this particular entry stood out for several reasons. The author provided an excellent explanation of the Fear Free movement and basic Fear Free concepts. The piece was nicely divided between delivery of information and then a back-and-forth interview. Finally, the embedded videos provided a visual reinforcement of the written words. Overall, this really resonated with Fear Free principles and will serve as an excellent source of information for cat owners seeking a better veterinary experience for their cats.
06 FEAR FREE CAT ENRICHMENT AWARD
Winner: Tabitha Kucera
Winning entry title: Enrichment ideas for your cat
Winning entry link: https://www.thesprucepets.com/enrichment-ideas-for-your-cat-4588682
Judge: Samantha Martin
Judge’s Comments: I found her article to be easy to read with creative ideas for enrichment that I intend on Implementing myself. Since I have about 24 cats that are currently out of work…This article has really inspired me to do some experimenting with the ideas presented in her entry. Especially the ball pit! Genius!
07 GOODNEWSFORPETS.com HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AWARD
Winner: Katherine Kern
Winning entry title: Imperfectly perfect … together: The power of one cat’s love
Winning entry link: https://bit.ly/2UExSXl
Judge: Chloe DiVita
Judge’s Comments: First. Oh. My. Catness. Like, wow. This was hard. I ended up having to do a narrow down to 5, and then to 3, and have decided on the winner….drumroll…
Imperfectly perfect… together: The power of one cat’s love quickly pulls the audience into relating to the author, Momma Kat. Personal struggles are something everyone deals with, but the depth of pain that Kat felt was described with such clarity that it was hard not to just want to reach out hug her. To read how she started to how she was changed and affected by Bear to feel the pain she felt when she had to leave him to take care of herself and how he continues to support her, was so moving. She captured such a range of human animal bond and how it can grow and teach, and how it is a bond that is strong, not even distance or time can break it. This is a story I will remember in my heart, and thus, I’m awarding the Human-Animal Bond Award.
Seriously though, this was hard. Kudos to all entries!
08 CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT GROOMING AND FELINE SKIN CARE AWARD
Winner: Phillip Mlynar
Winning entry title: Grooming Your Cat—Do’s, Don’ts and Disasters
Winning entry link: https://catwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Grooming_Dos_And_Donts.pdf
Judge: Erin Fenstermaker
Judge’s Comments: There were many worthy entrants in this category, and this was a hard decision to make. I finally chose “Grooming Your Cat—Do’s Don’ts and Disasters” as the winner because it was equally informative, had a lot of practical advice that most cat owners could immediately put into practice, in addition to having a little punch of humor. All of those factors made this a great read—congratulations!
09 KARI WINTERS RESCUE AND REHABILITATION AWARD
Winner: Beverly Garland
Winning entry title: Jugg: Cat Portait in Colored Pencil
Winning entry link: https://bit.ly/2HoZJTv
Judge: Dr. Julie Levy, DVM
Judge’s Comments: I just loved Beverly’s fresh approach to storytelling that blended art, compassion, and cat rescue. I was mesmerized by the time-lapse recording of a pencil-drawn portrait of rescue kitten Jugg taking form while the artist narrated her rescue story and intersped images of her recovery. It was an unexprected and delightful moment that had me smiling the entire time. (For the record, this other entry was a close second as a heartwarming story of love and loss pinned on the symbolism of a single white whisker. I could imagine this fiesty cat’s journey through life and the heartbreak of the moment the narrator released her at the end.
10 KITTEN CARE AND RESCUE/ADOPTION AWARD
Winner: Kate Basedow
Winning entry title: Helping Stray Cats With Kittens
Winning entry link: https://www.catwatchnewsletter.com/features/helping-stray-cats-with-kittens/
Judge: Shelley DelRocco
Judge’s Comments: It is very well written and includes great advice. I felt all cat lovers and people that do TNR would benefit from it whether they are new to helping stray kittens and queens or have done it for many years. It also relates to people who just feed stray cats. It reaches a wide audience. Not only does it have the author’s viewpoints; but it also includes tips and recommendations from a dr. which makes it more creditable in my eyes. The visual layout of the article is also appealing and makes the article look more professional and more worth reading. It is broken out into sub-topics and makes it easy to read and understand. You can tell that there was research and time put into this article.
11 KUYKENDALL IMAGE AWARD
Winner: Marjorie Dawson
Winning entry title: Chenzou At The Cat Cafe
Winning entry link: http://bit.ly/DashKittenPhoto_5
Judge: Stacy LeBaron
Judge’s Comments: This photo really grabbed my attention. This is a really lovely, evocative image that embodies the elegance of cats. There is a calmness to the photo that reaches me in a way that we don’t see often. I felt at peace with the image.
12 LORIE HUSTON HEALTH AWARD
Winner: Helen Fitzsimons
Winning entry title: Tanya’s Comprehensive Guide to Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Winning entry link: http://www.felinecrf.org
Judge: Dr. Lynn Bahr
Judge’s Comments: Renal disease is, unfortunately, a common problem affecting cats worldwide. Tanya’s Guide is an extensive resource, chocked full of important information, that is written to help owners navigate their way through this difficult diagnosis. It is well organized, technically accurate, and answers all of the questions owners might have with regard to their cat’s kidney problems. Tanya’s Guide is a good resource for veterinarians to refer their clients to as well. This website leaves no stone unturned and it is a very informative for anyone that has a cat with kidney disease. Best of all, it is written in an optimistic way, giving owners hope and encouragement during a time when they might be feeling scared, worried, and sad. I would recommend this site to anyone that has questions about their cat’s kidney disease.
13 PET SITTERS INTERNATIONAL (PSI) PROFESSIONAL PET CARE AWARD
Winner: Zachariah Atteberry
Winning entry title: Hiring a Professional Pet Sitter Effortlessly And Effectively
Winning entry link: https://bit.ly/3bBimRW
Judge: Joette White
Judge’s Comments: While I don’t think this process is effortless, as suggested by the title, I felt the author gave great detail and resources to help find the right PROFESSIONAL pet sitter to fit just about any need. I felt the article brought up good points about the difference between a professional and a hobbyist pet sitter and why sometimes paying more…means getting more. Why should you hire a professional Pet Sitter? Because you want to come home to a healthy, happy cat and you want peace of mind knowing your kitty was left in good hands. Our pets are our babies and our home is our personal, intimate space…why trust all that to anyone less than a professional!!
14 NANCY MARANO SENIOR CAT WELL-BEING AWARD
Winner: Deborah Camp
Winning entry title: Mali the Walker, Bernie the Stalker
Winning entry link: https://tinyurl.com/wxjvcgw
Judge: Peter J. Wolf
Judge’s Comments: Camp’s seemingly effortless account of the evolving relationship between senior cat Mali and three-year-old Bernie (“it seems to flow with predictability and without rancor”) drew me in from the outset: “She arrived on our porch one morning— hungry, bitter and pregnant.” As somebody with a soft-spot for senior cats myself, I found myself rooting for Mali. And as a writer, I found myself envious of Camp’s knack for prose that’s sweet without being sentimental:
“Daily, at precise times, like senior fitness walkers who ambulate local malls, she’ll arise from her lounging area and embark upon a preordained course. The circuit will wind behind particular tables and chairs; she’ll pad down a well-worn path leading to Michael’s office, and then upstairs to mine. The stroll rarely changes, and you can usually set your watch to match her promenade.”
Surely, I’m not the only reader who’s eager to hear what happened next!
15 SLEEPYPOD® CAT SAFETY AWARD
Winner: Phillip Mlynar
Winning entry title: How to Navigate a Natural Disaster With Your Cat
Winning entry link: https://bit.ly/2uyV3aX
Judge: Briony Scott
Judge’s Comments: I picked How to Navigate a Natural Disaster With Your Cat. As the owner of a pet sitting company and living in a hurricane zone, I’d love more people to be prepared. When hurricanes do roll around, there are so many unprepared people and so many lost or dumped animals. Cats especially tend to be left at home so I think this is a very important read.
16 PIONEER PET BEHAVIORAL TRAINING AWARD
Winner: Zachariah Atteberry
Winning entry title: Feral Kitten Taming Guide and Tips for Spicy kittens
Winning entry link: https://bit.ly/3bz2GPj
Judge: Sterling Davis
Judge’s Comments: I chose this one because it was packed with information, the title makes you want to see what it’s about, and there were even some things that I didn’t know in there. I liked all the entries but that one stood out for me.
17 WORLD’S BEST® CAT LITTER-ARY AWARD
Winner: Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Winning entry title: Cat Chase the Moon A Joe Grey Mystery
Winning entry link: (Available at: https://amzn.to/2DhHroT)
Judge: Felissa Elfenbein
Judge’s Comments: Shirley Rousseau Murphy is a storyteller that speaks to young and old alike with this captivating mystery. From cover to cover, I did not want to put this book down. A great mix of feline facts and fiction, I was invested in the characters, both human and feline.
This book is a stand-alone winner and, at the same time, one that makes me want to read the entire series. I did not feel like I missed out on not having read any books in the series before this, while at the same time, I want to learn more about all of the characters involved.
2019 CWA Michael Brim Distinguished Service Award:
Lea-Ann Germinder
2019 CWA Shojai Mentor Award:
Ingrid King
2019 CWA President’s Award (“Best of the Best” of all MUSE winners): Beverly Garland for Social Media Excellence, for her YouTube channel,
“I Love to Draw Cats.”
Winners of Certificates of Excellence for the CWA Communications Contest for the 2019 Contest year!
Each entry was independently judged by 3 Professional CWA members. Winning a Certificate of Excellence means that the average of those three judges’ scores for the entry is 90 or above – quite a high bar to cross!
All Certificate of Excellence winning entries are now finalists for the MUSE© Medallion for their Category. MUSE Medallions (plus Special Awards) will be presented to the winners later this Summer, via a virtual Awards ceremony at a date to be determined. Keep your whiskers tuned up to get the details as soon as they are announced.
Congratulations to all Certificate Winners! You should all be very purrrrrr-oud of yourselves. You will be receiving your Certificates in the mail soon.
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A.001-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH & GENERAL CARE
Basedow, Kate Feline Physical Rehabilitation
De Louise, Debbie Keeping Your Indoor Pets Safe from Household Hazards
Lopez, Elizabeth Anderson CBD Oil 101
Marton, Maggie Everything you Need to Know about Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
Toney, Sandra Spoiling Your Cat to Good Health
A.001-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH & GENERAL CARE
Aurit, Anita The Compounding Conundrum (The Female Human Opines)
Bahner, Sally May-December Cats: How to make the relationship work
Drury, Lucy Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Eldredge, Debra M, DVM Your Guide to Pain in Cats
Elfenbein, Hanie, DVM, PhD 7 Ways to Calm an Anxious Cat
Fleck, Denise Abscesses & Your Pet Sitting Clients
Gregg, Paula Ann World Veterinary Day – Value of Vaccinations
Kelley, JaneA What’s the Truth About Feeding Cats?
Kelley, JaneA Is My Cat Too Old for Dental Disease Treatment?
Koester, Sierra How Can I Manage My Cat’s Chronic Pancreatitis?
Koester, Sierra Is Feline Stomatitis Causing Your Cat’s Mouth Pain?
Lapierre, Melissa The Heartbreak of a Saddle Thrombus Blood Clot
Mlynar, Phillip Grooming Your Cat — Do’s, Don’ts and Disasters
Wells, Kaitlyn No, You Shouldn’t Just Get an Automatic Pet Feeder and Skip Town
White, Dawn Why You Should Spay/Neuter Your Cat and How You can Afford It
A.001-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH & GENERAL CARE
Aurit, Anita Jasmine’s Journey
Barnes, Deborah Super Bowls for a Happy and Healthy Cat!
Brovelli-O’Brien, Christine 5 Fun New Things to Do with Your Cat
Eldredge, Debra M., DVM Handling Trichobezoars
Lapierre, Melissa Dispelling Myths about a Cat’s Primordial Pouch
Lapierre, Melissa Does My Pet Need to See a Veterinary Cardiologist?
Marek, Ramona Does This Belly Pouch Make Me Look Fat?
Romberg (“Katniss, Cat Reporter”), Rachelle Meet JOSEPHINE, the Cat with a JEKYLL AND HYDE Personality
Romberg (“Katniss, Cat Reporter”), Rachelle My Interview with WOLFIE the SMILING WERECAT
Thornton, Kim Campbell Aging Gracefully
Thornton, Kim Campbell Kidney Care
A.002-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING/ENRICHMENT
Nakchbendi, Yasaar How to make an enrichment Christmas Tree for your cat’s delight
Nakchbendi, Yasaar How Honeysuckle can tickle your cat’s funny bone
Nakchbendi, Yasaar Train your cat to stay off countertops with clicker training
A.002-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING/ENRICHMENT
Bahner, Sally How to keep your cat calm around house guests
Basedow, Kate Managing Rival Cats
Brovelli-O’Brien, Christine Cat Aggression: How to Calm Them Down
Garza, Janiss Do You Walk Your Cat? How to Protect Your Feline Friend from Outdoor Risks
Garza, Janiss 3 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Cat
Kelley, JaneA How Should I Introduce a Shy Cat?
Kelley, JaneA How Can You Win Back a Cat’s Trust?
Koski, Marci L. Playing with your cat? Choose the right toy!
Marek, Ramona Understanding Cat Behavior
Toney, Sandra Kitten School: Tips for Kitten Socialization
A.002-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING/ENRICHMENT
Basedow, Kate Temperament for Therapy Cats
Brovelli-O’Brien, Christine Does My Cat Recognize Their Name?
Kentfield, Lisa, DVM How To Get Your Cat to the Vet: 4 Easy Steps
Kladnik, Marci Living With a Fraidy Cat: Tips From the Field
Thornton, Kim Campbell Happy Cat Habitat
A.003-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: LIFESTYLE
Gregg, Paula Ann Catifying Your Home
Marton, Maggie The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Zero-Waste Cat
A.003-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: LIFESTYLE
Barnes, Deborah Zee and His Senior Cat Wellness Veterinary Emergency
Barnes, Deborah Cat Allergies? Don’t Despair – 10 Tips to Manage the Symptoms for Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Holton, Louise Help the whole family during kitten season
Lapierre, Melissa First Felines: A History of Cats in the White House
Nakchbendi, Yasaar The truth about Cat World Domination and how to achieve it
A.003-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: LIFESTYLE
Marek, Ramona A Fabulous Feline Artist
Mlynar, Phillip It’s Game On at the Catcade
A.004-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND
Banks, T.J. Cats’ Kingdom
Banks, T.J. Scrabble
Banks, T.J. The Once and Future Emrys
Barnes, Deborah The Spirit of a Callie Cat Christmas
Barnes, Deborah A Red Robe Memory for Zoey’s 11th Birthday
Chauncey, Sarah When Your Pet is Critically Ill: Seven Ways to Navigate Uncertainty
Dawson, Marjorie The Beginner’s Guide to Taking Great Photos of Your Cat
Gregg, Paula Ann National Pralines Day
Hersch, Casey Yochabel’s Wisdom
Kern, Katherine Imperfectly perfect … together: The power of one cat’s love
Reeder, Jen The Adventures of Hercules
A.004-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND
Barnes, Deborah It’s Jazmine’s 6th Birthday, but She’s the Gift to Me!
Chauncey, Sarah My Cat’s Death Broke My Brain
Chauncey, Sarah A Cat by Any Other Name
Doherty, Christy AsTar’s Legacy
Gregg, Paula Ann National Kids and Pets Day
Kazmarski, Bernadette Fragments
Kelley, JaneA Honoring the Bond Program Provides Support for Grieving Pet Guardians
Schroeder, Laurie Mason Homeless man tries desperately to find shelter for his cat during heat wave
Sylvester, Apara Mahal Polly’s Song
White, Dawn It’s Lexy’s 9th Gotcha Day!
A.004-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND
Atteberry, Zachariah Saving shadow from a ruptured bladder
Barnes, Deborah When Not a Hug is a Hug for Hug Your Cat Day!
Brovelli-O’Brien, Christine Adopting an Adult Cat: What You Need to Know
Camp, Deborah And Then There Were None
Dorn, Andrea Full Heart
Gregg, Paula Ann Happy Birthday Truffle
Peterson, Tori The Stupid Party Trick: Why I Trick Train Cats
A.005-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH
Rainbolt, Dusty Reducing Stress in Feline Patients
Zinck, Iris Allergic to Cats?
Zinck, Iris Cat Kitty’s Teeth Be Saved?
A.005-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH
Atteberry, Zachariah Temperature scanning microchips for fear free examinations
Eldredge, Debra M., DVM Emerging Cancer Option
Eldredge, Debra M., DVM Are Titers The Answer?
Lopez, Elizabeth Anderson Not So Traditional Treatments
Niesman, Ingrid R. A report from the Winn Feline Symposium on FIP, Part One: The Viral Menace
Niesman, Ingrid R. A report from the Winn Feline Symposium on FIP, Part Two: The Cats and Their Humans who Fight this Battle
A.005-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH
Kladnik, Marci Smokey, Cured of FIP and Living to Meow About It!
Thornton, Kim Campbell Pain Gains
Thornton, Kim Campbell Rough Side of the Tongue
A.006-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
Kern, Katherine There’s an app for that
Kern, Katherine You know you’re a cat person when …
A.006-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
Barnes, Deborah What’s Your Cattism Count? Our 20 Favorites in the Ultimate Reference Guide for Cat Lovers
A.006-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
Camp, Deborah A cat with a cheating heart?
Garza, Janiss 10 Reasons Why Cats Make Great Holiday Buddies
Kern, Katherine What do your cats see?
Leaverton, Michael It’s Me, the Cat: Stella Talks Fireworks
Leaverton, Michael It’s Me, the Cat: Stella’s Thoughts on Motherhood
Nolan, Allia Zobel Confessions of a Cat Codependent
Willett, Susan Haiku by Cat: Now / Cat Rules of Ownership
Willett, Susan Haiku by Cat: Intend
Willett, Susan Haiku by Cat: Understand
A.007-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Dermer, Erica Felines at Work
Kazmarski, Bernadette Trapping a Mother Cat Using Her Kittens
Schroeder, Laurie Mason Kitten season opens for Lehigh Valley’s feral-cat catchers
White, Dawn Women’s Animal Center – America’s First Animal Shelter
White, Dawn Seven Ways to Help a Shelter Cat Without Adopting
A.007-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Basedow, Kate Helping Stray Cats With Kittens
Golon, Caroline Volunteer, Foster, Save a Life
Kazmarski, Bernadette Stray and Feral Cats and TNR
Nakchbendi, Yasaar How One Man Became the Most Beloved Cat Whisperer on Campus
Reeder, Jen Delaware is now the first and only no-kill state for shelter animals in the US
White, Dawn A Shelter Cat Could Change Your Life: Adopt-A-Cat Month
A.007-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Bays, Danielle Jo High intensity, high impact – Lifesaving potential of trap-neuter-return is greater than you may realize
Thornton, Kim Campbell Old is Gold
Thornton, Kim Campbell Million Cat March
A.008-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: PRODUCT REVIEW
Loehner, Rachel We bought a Litter-Robot. Was it worth it?
Loehner, Rachel SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Review
A.008-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: PRODUCT REVIEW
Bangs, BJ 5 Best Cat Water Fountain Options to Browse Through
Bangs, BJ 5 Best Cat Puzzles Your Feline Will Absolutely Love (Healthy Benefits Included)
Gregg, Paula Ann Dealing with Tear Stains in Persian Cats
White, Dawn Boxiecat – The Healthier Clay Litter
White, Dawn The Spacious and Comfy Cabrio Multi-Functional Cat Carrier by Catit
A.010-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: PEDIGREED CATS
Atteberry, Zachariah Siberian Cat Breed Analysis
Gregg, Paula Ann Understanding and Caring for the Eyes of a Persian Cat
Keiger, Teresa Pay It Forward
A.010-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: PEDIGREED CATS
Atteberry, Zachariah Siamese Cats For Individuals With Autism
Bahner, Sally Want a Pedigree Cat? Here’s What to Know
Basedow, Kate Caring for Your Sphynx Cat
Coughlan, Laurie Establishing a Good Relationship With Your Veterinarian
Dow, Leah T. Impressions on Our First Show Season
Koester, Sierra Korat: The Good Luck Cat!
A.010-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: PEDIGREED CATS
Atteberry, Zachariah Siamese kittens are born pure white
A.011-L WRITTEN ARTICLE: OTHER
Barnes, Deborah Me and My Shadow – An Unexpected Black Cat Rescue Story
Dawson, Marjorie How to Succeed with Your Cat Close-Up Photography
Marton, Maggie How to Dispose of Cat Litter: The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Pet Waste Management
A.011-M WRITTEN ARTICLE: OTHER
Bahner, Sally Home for the holidays – with your cat
Dawson, Marjorie Cat Photos for Beginner DSLR Users
Garza, Janiss When Cats Are Distressed: How to Help Them Recover
Mlynar, Phillip What Does Green Actually Mean?
Mlynar, Phillip How to Navigate a Natural Disaster With Your Cat
Romberg (“Katniss, Cat Reporter”), Rachelle IN MEOWMORIUM: Famous Internet Cats We Lost in 2019
Toney, Sandra Fur-Real: A Cat Hair’s Purpose
Toney, Sandra Cat Got Your Tongue?
Wells, Kaitlyn What to Buy to Keep Pets From Destroying Your Stuff
Wells, Kaitlyn Want to Gift Someone a Pet? Here’s What to Do Firs
A.011-S WRITTEN ARTICLE: OTHER
Camp, Deborah The mysterious world of the unseen
Thornton, Kim Campbell How to Be Safe Around Trippy Cats
B.1 POETRY
Atteberry, Zachariah Treasured Forever: Every Cat Deserves A Name
Hunt, Mollie STRAY POEMS
Willett, Susan FurEver
Willett, Susan Haiku by Cat: Mistake
Willett, Susan Cat Dreams
C.1 SHORT STORY/FLASH FICTION
Blue, Janet Buickerood The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky Part I: Leapin’ Lizards
De Louise, Debbie Sneaky’s Christmas Mystery
D.1 CALENDARS
Nakchbendi, Yasaar Remembering Earl Grey
Gregg, Paula Ann Cats of the World Weekly Planner 2020
Keiger, Teresa CFA Ambassador Cats 2020 Calendar
Nichols, Karen Cat Scouts 2020 Calendar: The Golden Years
E.1 PERIODICAL/NATIONAL CIRCULATION PUBLICATIONS
Foley, Cynthia and Debra Eldredge DVM Cat Watch
Grelyak, Alana CATalyst
Keiger, Teresa Cat Talk Magazine (Aug., Oct. and Dec. 2019)
Shirreffs, Annie Butler Catster magazine
Shirreffs, Annie Butler Kittens!
F.1 BOOKS: FICTION – MYSTERY
Cangany, James (writing as J.C. Kenney) A Literal Mess
Craft, Michael ChoirMaster: A Mister Puss Mystery
Faber, Elaine Black Cat and the Secret in Dewey’s Diary
Hunt, Mollie Cat Noel: A Crazy Cat Lady Cozy Christmas Novella
Hunt, Mollie Cosmic Cat: A Crazy Cat Lady Cozy Mystery #6
Morgan, Cassandra Dorothy Claes and the Blood of the Tsar
Murphy, Shirley Rousseau Cat Chase the Moon
Reilly, Linda Claws of Action
Watkins, Eileen Gone, Kitty, Gone (A Cat Groomer Mystery, Book 4)
F.2 BOOKS: FICTION – SCI-FI/FANTASY
Hunt, Mollie Cat Summer
F.3 BOOKS: FICTION – OTHER
Ward, Sandi What Holds Us Together
F.4 BOOKS: NONFICTION – HEALTH & BEHAVIOR
Shojai, Amy Does My Cat Hate Me? Improve Behavior, Boost Health, and Mend your Bond with Environmental Enrichment (A Quick-Tips Guide Book 5)
F.5 BOOKS: NONFICTION – RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Bays Danielle Jo (with Karen Little, Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond), Return-to-Field Handbook
Zwemke, Siri Rescue Meez
F.6 BOOKS: NONFICTION – OTHER
Alford, Leah T. Catwoods: Stories and Studies of Our Feline Companions
Gavan, Peggy The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York
Rainbolt, Dusty Finding Your Lost Cat: The Practical Cat-Specific Guide for your Happy Reunion
Sollée, Kristen Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine
Thompson, Lynn Maria The Feline CEO: How Following a Cat’s Lead Can Make You a Better Business Leader
F.7 BOOKS: FOR CHILDREN – PICTURE
Donald, Rhonda Lucas Fiona Finds Love
Goodeaux, Cindi Handley Mama’s Map: Jellibean Adventures Book 2
Lombardo, Constance Everybody Says Meow
Robbins, Cathy Tenino’s Adventures Through Italy
Rowland, Carol Feline Park Inspector: What is Christmas with Boo the Deaf Kitty
Rowland, Carol Feline Park Inspector: Boo Gets a Sister with Boo the Deaf Kitty and Bug
F.9 BOOKS: POEMS/GIFTS/OTHER
Jones, Lindsi Cats in Bow Ties: Photographs and Rescue Stories of Shelter Cats with Style
Shojai, Amy Cat Life: Celebrating the History, Culture and Love of the Cat
F.10 BOOKS: ANTHOLOGIES
Praytor, Robin FROM A CAT’S VIEW VOL. II
G.1-S VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – HEALTH/BEHAVIOR
Nakchbendi, Yasaar Clicker Training for Your Multi-Cat Household
G.2-M VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – LIFESTYLE
Lowbeer, Carol Peaches & Paprika’s 3rd Annual Rainbow Memorial Show: Video honoring Blogger & Peaches & Paprika’s Facebook Friends who crossed the bridge
G.2-S VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – LIFESTYLE
Nakchbendi, Yasaar A Lifetime of Purr Love
G.3-S VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – HUMOR/ENTERTAINMENT
Lowbeer, Carol Bloggers’ Catriotic Slideshow
G.4-L VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION – RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Traster, Tina Catnip Nation
H.1 AUDIO/BROADCAST – ANY FORMAT
Vitale, Kristyn, and Tori Peterson CatSci Podcast: Everyday Enrichment, Spice Up Your Cat’s Life
I.1 BLOG/WEBSITE: GENERAL
Kazmarski, Bernadette The Creative Cat
I.2 BLOG/WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE
Gregg, Paula Ann Sweet Purrfections
Nakchbendi, Yasaar Chirpy Cats blog – Helping cats live enriched lives with their people
Thornton, Kim Campbell Fear Free Happy Homes Blog
I.3 BLOG/WEBSITE: RESCUE / ADVOCACY
White, Dawn Lola The Rescued Cat
I.4 BLOG/WEBSITE: HUMOR / ENTERTAINMENT
Barbero, Kerry Noir Kitty Mews blog/website
De Louise, Debbie Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog
Doute, Suzanne The Island Cats
Garza, Janiss SparkleCat, Featuring Summer, Therapy Cat and Kitty on the Go
Kern, Katherine Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat
Loehner, Rachel Three Chatty Cats Blog
Lowbeer, Carol Peaches and Paprika Blog
J.1 COLUMN/SERIES
Benjamin, Kate Feline Design Column in Catster Magazine
Garson, Lyn T, CVT, CCRP Technically Speaking
Jackson, Candilee What You Don’t Know About….
Kelley, JaneA It Takes a Community
Strople, Ann Nature vs. Nurture (Parts 1-3)
White, Dawn Rescue Stories
White, Dawn Lola on the Road
White, Dawn Getting Your Cat to the Vet
K.1 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: HEALTH & GENERAL
Rainbolt, Dusty Jeffy’s Daily Mews
K.2 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
Nakchbendi, Yasaar Catio Lifestyle and Enrichment Cativities
K.3 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: LIFESTYLE
Aurit, Anita Instagram Images
K.4 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY
Grelyak, Alana, with Shannon Gonzalez Tree House Humane Society Instagram
Holton, Louise Alley Cat Rescue Instagram and Facebook
K.5 SOCIAL MEDIA EXCELLENCE: HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT
Garland, Beverly YouTube Channel: I Love to Draw Cats
Loehner, Rachel Three Chatty Cats Instagram Profile
Lowbeer, Carol Peaches and Paprika Facebook Page
White, Dawn Lola The Rescued Cat
L.1 PHOTOGRAPHY: SINGLE IMAGE
Barnes, Deborah Rolz the Cat Struggles to Stay Awake for Sunday Selfie!
Barnes, Deborah Sunshine and Jazmine go Paw and Paw
Booras, Christine Master of Selective Listening
Booras, Christine I See Into Your Soul
Dawson, Marjorie Chenzou at the Cat Cafe
Dawson, Marjorie Love at the Cat Café
Dawson, Marjorie Dot Roars
Grelyak, Alana Community Cat, West Side of Chicago
Grelyak, Alana Cleopatra, Queen of Tree House
Loehner, Rachel Cuddle Buddies
Loehner, Rachel The Sneeze
Loehner, Rachel I’ll be good…
Lowbeer, Carol Paprika’s Hug Your Cat Day
White, Dawn Special Needs Shelter Cat With her Nip Nanner
White, Dawn Kitten in a Cat Cafe
Willett, Susan Paperwork
L.2 PHOTOGRAPHY: SERIES
Jones, Lindsi Cats in Bow Ties: Photographs and Rescue Stories of Shelter Cats with Style
L.3 PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
Keiger, Teresa September Back-to-School
Keiger, Teresa Cat Talk – December 2019 cover
Keiger, Teresa Cat Talk – October 2019 cover
Lowbeer, Carol National Rose Month
Nichols, Karen Cat Scouts 2020 Calendar: The Golden Years
Willett, Susan Pause
L.4 CARTOON
Bullington, Barbara Cat-urday Night Fever dancing cat gif
Piro, Stephanie 9 Lives
Piro, Stephanie Cat Decorations
Piro, Stephanie Red Riding Hood
Piro, Stephanie Don’t Pet Me
Piro, Stephanie Ignoring Cat
Piro, Stephanie Documentaries
L.5 ILLUSTRATION (SINGLE)
Nakchbendi, Yasaar The Other Side of the Glass
L.6 ILLUSTRATIONS (SERIES)
Bullington, Barbara Paper doll cat care kit
Chua, Charlene #UNOvember: A Celebration of Life in 30 Pictures
Kazmarski, Bernadette Klepto Cat Book Covers 33–4
L.7 GRAPHIC DESIGN
Barnes, Deborah Respect Your Cat Day – An Ode to the Obvious
Barnes, Deborah 2019 CWA 25th Anniversary and Awards Banquet Marketing and Graphic Design Promotions
Barnes, Deborah Cat Allergies? Don’t Despair – 10 Tips to Manage the Symptoms for Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Keiger, Teresa Proper Caregiving For Your Cat
Keiger, Teresa CFA Cat Show Guide
Keiger, Teresa CFA International Show branding and materials (Flyer, Poster, Tickets, Show Guide)
Keiger, Teresa Welcoming Your New Kitten or Cat Home
Nakchbendi, Yasaar Cats of The World Weekly Planner Artwork
Nichols, Karen Evacuation Safety for Felines and their Families Infographic
M.1 FINE ART
Garland, Beverly “Thomas” – 9″ x 12″ colored pencil on paper (commissioned portrait)
Kazmarski, Bernadette Stained Glass Feline Family Commissioned Portrait
Kazmarski, Bernadette Commissioned Portrait Trio, Lucy, Ethel and Bubb
Kazmarski, Bernadette Mimi in the Formal Garden Commissioned Painting
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History of the CWA Communication Contest
In November, 1994, the newly formed Cat Writers’ Association, held its first Communications Contest. Founding member, the late visionary cat artist Karen Kuykendall, designed the coveted Muse Medallion™ and was also the first recipient of a Muse.
Qualified entries** in the Regular Categories are evaluated by professional CWA members who volunteer their time and expertise to serve as Contest judges. Judges evaluate all entries against an objective standard of excellence – no “grading on the curve!” Certificates of Excellence are awarded to entries that earn an average score of 90 or higher. The Certificate of Excellence winner with the highest score in each Category is the winner of the Muse Medallion™ for that Category.
The generosity of CWA’s corporate and private sponsors makes possible our Special Awards. Judged by experts in their fields who are not CWA members, these prestigious Awards honor published work that best exemplifies each Award’s topic and purpose.
Each year, Contest winners are announced, and Awards presented, at the gala Awards Banquet, the high point of CWA’s Annual Conference. View PAST contest awards winners here!
Today, the spirit of excellence still lives on in the Muse Medallion™. That first Contest in 1994 included just 5 Regular Categories and 10 sponsored Special Awards. Over the years, the Contest has expanded and broadened, including dozens of Regular Categories and Special Awards. For the latest Contest, covering work published during 2018, the set of Regular Categories was completely reimagined and redesigned, bringing the CWA Communications Contest solidly into the twenty-first century.
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If you would like to explore sponsorship opportunities, such as sponsoring a CWA Special Award, and reach over 260 professional cat journalists and their readers, please email CWA President, Deb Barnes for further information.
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