Michael Brim was instrumental in his lifetime in promoting many things that benefited cats – increasing the awareness, education, and responsibility of owners and improving the lives of cats overall (as advertising director of Cats Magazine); publicizing the value of pedigreed cats, responsible breeding, and the showing of cats (as the Cat Fanciers’ Association’s first public relations and marketing manager); and facilitating writers’ and illustrators’ professional growth (in co-founding the Cat Writers’ Association). Our goal is to honor others whose writing and deeds share and reflect Michael’s varied accomplishments.
The MICHAEL BRIM DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD, sponsored by the CWA, honors extraordinary achievement and communications excellence. It recognizes the person who, by word, deed, public communication, and professional excellence, best promotes the ideals, mission, and best interest of the Cat Writers’ Association.
The Submitter must explain his or her reasons for nominating the person, i.e., explain how the Nominee has published and/or performed in some extraordinary fashion to benefit cats and/or cat writers. This should include a detailed description of what the Nominee has done, whether a one-time accomplishment or a listing of publications and activities over time, for example. Referral to specific publications, articles, websites, etc., is not required but can help the judges in making their decision. Nominations will be reviewed, and a recipient will be selected, by the CWA Council of Directors.
Qualifying nominees:
CWA members and non-members are eligible for this award. Nominations must be made by a CWA member in good standing. You may not nominate yourself. Nominees can include (but are not limited to) writers, editors, or publicists whose published work or actions have had a significant impact on improving the quality of life of cats, educating the public, promoting responsible cat breeding and ownership, and/or facilitating the professional growth of cat writers.
Award:
$500 and a commemorative item.