Cat Writers' Association, Inc.

Professionals Writing, Publishing, and Broadcasting About Cats

CWA Communication Contest Sponsors

Image is a collage of grayscale photographs representing a variety of media from left to right: books on shelves, a stack of newspapers, a blogger typing on a laptop computer, an artist's hand choosing a paintbrush from a canister, a photographer's camera, a speaker's hand holding a microphone, a video camera, and a podcast setup, with the logo CWA: Cat Writers' Association and the tagline Written, Visual & Audio Media Excellence above the words 2025 Communications Contest, for work published or produced in 2024. A MUSE Medallion award rises up in front of the images, as a cartoon black cat repeatedly peeks in from the right side.

The CWA extends our heartfelt gratitude for the generous contributions of our contest sponsors.

We value our partnership with the following people and organizations that supported the 2025 CWA Communications Contest Special Awards.

SPECIAL AWARD SPONSORS

PIONEER PET BEHAVIORAL TRAINING AWARD sponsored by innovative cat product developer Pioneer Pet.         

Image of hand feeding cat outdoors and words, Pioneer Pet, Innovation, Style, Health"

SLEEPYPOD CAT SAFETY AWARD sponsored by innovative cat travel product developer Sleepypod.

Image of cat on leash with words, "Sleepypod Cat Safety Award"

ZYMOX FELINE SKIN AND EAR CARE AWARD sponsored by antibiotic-free skin and ear cat products developer Zymox.

Image of hand holding cat's ear and words "Zymox Skin and Ear Care for Cats."

NANCY MARANO SENIOR CAT WELL-BEING AWARD, sponsored by past CWA president and treasurer Fran Pennock Shaw and her husband, Ray Shaw.

Image of woman holding cat and words, Nancy Marano Senior Cat Well Being Award"

CATIT KITTEN CARE AND RESCUE / ADOPTION AWARD sponsored by innovative cat product developer Catit

CORNELL UNIVERSITY FELINE HEALTH CENTER, DR. JIM RICHARDS AWARD sponsored by the research, outreach, and education institute Cornell Feline Health Center.                

Image of vet's hands opening cats mouth and words, Dr. Jim Richards Veterinary Issues Award"

GOODNEWSFORPETS.COM HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AWARD sponsored by the digital educational news platform Good News for Pets plus a feature in GoodNewsForPets.com.

Image of arm holding cat and words "GNFP Human-Animal Bond Award"

TICA KARI WINTERS RESCUE AND REHABILITATION AWARD sponsored by the world’s foremost genetic registry of both pedigreed cats and household pet cats, The International Cat Association, TICA

Image of cat in cage with words "TICA Kari Winters Rescue & Rehab Award"

WORLD’S BEST CAT LITTER-ARY AWARD sponsored by innovative cat product developer Pioneer Pet.

Image of cats in front of books with words "World's Best Cat Litter-ary Award"

THE CWA PRESIDENT’S AWARD sponsored by the Cat Fanciers’ Association.

Image of cat with crown and words "CFA CWA President's Award"

The SHOJAI MENTOR AWARD sponsored by CWA.

Image is portait of Amy Shojai and Words "CWA Shojai Mentor Award."

The MICHAEL BRIMM DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD sponsored by CWA.

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