This award, first presented in 1992, honors an individual magazine editor, book editor, other purchaser of writers work, teacher, or mentor who has the unusual qualities of character possessed by our late colleague Bob Anderson. This award is for a person who goes far beyond the norm to support and encourage writers in their work, displaying outstanding humaneness, compassion and generosity. The individual need not be a member of the Society, but only ASJA members may make nominations (no self-nominations accepted).

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Entry Deadline | January 8, 2016 |
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About the Award
Notable Winners
Jury
Monetary/Material Award Details
Eligibility Requirements
The individual need not be a member of the Society, but only ASJA members may make nominations (no self-nominations accepted).
Entry Fee Details
Required Material
Nomination
Entry Format
To nominate someone for any of these awards, send an email supporting your nomination. There is no fee charged. The email must include the following information in the following format in the following order:
Email To: awards_AT_asja.org (de-munge the address)
Email Subject: Nomination for [then type one of the following: ASJA Career Achievement Award; ASJA Extraordinary Service Award; Robert C. Anderson Award]
Email Body:
Name of Nominee
Name of Nominator
Contact information for Nominator
Brief essay detailing the reasons for the nomination.
The ASJA office will confirm receipt of all submissions; please follow up if you don't receive confirmation within five business days.
Contact Information
Phone
212-997-0947
Address
Times Square
1501 Broadway, Suite 403
New York, NY 10036, USA
Entry Links
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Further Information | http://www.asja.org/for-writers/annual-writing-awards/ |
