2026 Shojai Mentor Award Nomination Form

Sponsored by the Cat Writers’ Association in honor of CWA Co-founder and Past President, Amy Shojai, this award recognizes the CWA member who has offered guidance, encouraging counsel, support, or other help that has had a direct and positive influence on another’s professional success. The CWA Council reviews nominations and selects a recipient.

Only CWA members in good standing are eligible for this award. For award entry instructions, please refer to the 2026 CWA Special Awards Category Descriptions.

There is no entry fee to nominate someone for the Shojai Mentor Award.

NOMINEE INFORMATION:

Nominee's (Award Candidate's) Name *

Nominee's Email *

Nominee's Phone

Nominee's Mailing Address

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Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

Submitter's Name *

Submitter's Email *

Submitter's Phone *

Submitter's Mailing Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

NOMINATION:

Mentoring Relationship Summary *

Please write a brief summary of your mentoring experience with the Nominee, including direct, positive professional results of your mentoring relationship.

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