Continuing a long tradition of recognizing and rewarding communicators who excel in their craft, the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association (MOWA) recently announced winners of their 2024 Excellence in Craft awards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cliff Ketcham Award – Best Outdoor Feature

1st place – John Cleveland
Chasing Unicorns in the Land of the Midnight Sun

2nd place – Matthew Gay
Huns, Squirrels, and Pocketknives

3rd place – Allen Crater
Devle in the Details

C.A. “Frenchy” Paquin Award – News Related Articles

1st Place – Kyle Davidson
Polluter Pay Bills Aim to Give Michigan regulators more authority, tools for
environmental cleanup.

2nd place – Tom Carney
Fish Chief Casts for New Strategies

3rd place – Matthew Gay
California Assembly Bill 2571
Charlie Welch Award

Photography

1st place – Jon Osborn
Turkey Hunters

2nd place – Jacob VanHouten
Saw-Whet Owl

3rd place – Patrick Bevier
Geese at Sunset

Mort Neff Award – Broadcast Media

1st place – Kristin Ojaniemi
Backpacking and Brookies

2nd place – Tom Lounsbury
Isaiah Bell Story

3rd place – Mike Avery
Last Minute Bear Hunt

James H. Hall Award – Non-Consumptive Outdoor Activities

1st Place – Jon Osborn
The River I Know

2nd Place – Matthew Gay
Van Dam Custom Boats, A Passion for Perfection

3rd Place – Tom Carney
#31 with a Bullet…err…Shotshell

James A. O. Crowe Award – Best Outdoor Column

1st Place – Jon Osborn
The Perfect Match

2nd Place – Matthew Gay
The Way It Is

3rd Place – Tom Carney
Tailfeathers
Tom Carney