The ISFHWE sponsors an annual competition for published and unpublished writers. You must be a member of ISFHWE ($15 per year—open to all interested in writing or editing family or local history) in order to participate in the contest. The contest is judged by professionals in the field of journalism and genealogy.

Background

The annual competition for members of what was then the Council of Genealogy Columnists was begun in 1989 to encourage high standards in genealogy journalism. Previously the categories judged by professionals in the field of journalism and genealogy included local genealogy and history, columns of general interest, columns on ethnic subjects, and columns that appeared in magazines and journals. Competition in one category was, and still is, open to "would-be" writers.

• Category I. Newspaper Columns (published in 2001)

• Category II. Articles (published in 2001)

• Category III. Genealogy Research Story (original, unpublished stories)

• Category IV. Want-to-be Writer/Columnist (original, unpublished material)

This is an excellent opportunity for writers and would-be writers to have their work reviewed and acknowledged. There is a lot more information available, including full rules and an entry form, at: www.rootsweb.com/~cgc/2002rules.htm

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