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Mission Statement

* Create a new and continuing generation of bowling journalists dedicated to disseminating bowling history, news, features and editorials.

* Offer opportunities for achievement, recognition and growth.

* Provide programs honoring bowler performance, meritorious contributions and scholastic excellence.

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Awards Programs

• Bowlers of the Year
• Bowler of the Month
• Luby Hall of Fame Service to Journalism Award
• BWAA Alberta Crowe Meritorious Service Award

Member Classification

Open to journalists who actively communicate news and information about the sport of tenpin bowling through printed or electronic media.

National Media
Writers/editors/photojournalists employed by national bowling publications; public relations representatives of nationally-recognized bowling organizations or companies; and those who regularly submit articles to any national bowling news medium.
Daily/Weekly Newspapers
Sports editors, staff writers, columnists or freelance writers who regularly submit bowling articles to the daily or weekly press.
Local Bowling Publications
Publishers, editors, staff writers, columnists or regular contributors to regional/local bowling publications. Such publications must have published at least two issues before an application for membership can be considered.
Radio/Television
Reporters/announcers for a national/local bowling program, or who regularly cover the sport for the electronic news media, including Internet web sites.
Cartoonist/Illustrator
Individuals who regularly submit orginal artwork pertaining to bowling to any news medium.
Freelance Writers
Individuals not covered above who regularly write articles and/or books on bowling.
Inactive/Retired
Individuals who are no longer active, or who have retired, but wish to remain active as members of the BWAA.
Public Relations Associates
Individuals who work in public relations for an organization, company or agency involved in sponsorship of bowling events/programs.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Life membership is bestowed by a three-fourths vote of those present and voting at the Annual Meeting

VOTE HERE FOR KELLY KULICK - SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

KULICK IS A FINALIST FOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

ARLINGTON, Texas – Kelly Kulick, the first woman to capture a title in the 51-year history of the Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour, has been selected as one of 10 finalists for The Women’s Sports Foundation’s Sportswoman of the Year.

“To be in the pool of athletes nominated for this award goes to show what a great year I had,” Kulick said. “It is an honor to be nominated.”

The award will be presented Oct. 12 at the 31st Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The Women’s Sports Foundation will celebrate the accomplishments of the top women athletes at the annual fundraising gala.

Twenty athletes from 20 sports have been nominated for Sportswoman of the Year – 10 each for individual and team competition. The finalists were nominated based on athletic achievements from Aug. 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010.

Finalists will be voted on by The Women’s Sports Foundation membership and through online voting. Fans can cast their votes until Aug. 31, 2010 at midnight (Eastern) by clicking here.

July Kegel BWAA Bowler of the Month

MARSHALL KENT NAMED BWAA BOWLER OF THE MONTH

Marshall Kent of Yakima, Washington, has been named the July 2010 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the Bowling Writers Association of America.

In a span of two weeks, Kent won the prestigious USBC Junior Gold Boys Division Championship presented by Brunswick as well as the Boys Division of the fifth annual North Pointe Insurance High School Open Singles Classic.  An upcoming senior this fall at West Valley High School this fall, Kent earned an impressive $25,000 in scholarship winning from the two tournaments, $10,000 from the Junior Gold win and $15,000 from the North Pointe Insurance victory.   The more dramatic of the two wins was in the USBC Junior Gold as the 17-year-old Kent struck out in the tenth frame of the tournament’s final game, shutting out Matthew Gasn, Laurel, Maryland, 269-265.

Others capturing votes were Brittni Hamilton, the USBC Junior Gold Girls Division Championship winner, Czech Open winner Brian Voss, and Chris Loschetter, winner of the European Bowling Tour 6^th Storm San Marino Open.   For additional information, contact Ron DeRoxtra, bwaa@bowlingwriters.com., Bowling Writers Association of America, 621 Six Flags Dr., Arlington, TX 76011     Telephone: 1-800-343-1329.

The current issue of the BWAA Newsletter is now available.

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