NEW FSWA PRESIDENT
We are pleased to announce that Mike Beacom has assumed the title of FSWA President. He replaces former president Kirk Bouyelas, who will continue as FSWA Treasurer. Mike will also retain the title of FSWA Chairman of the Board of Directors.
In his role as chairman, Mike will continue his work on organizational matters and will meet with board members. As president, Mike will focus on further developing industry and advertising partnerships, as well as overseeing the FSWA awards process.
The FSWA would like to thank Kirk for his work as president and express our appreciation for his willingness to stay on as treasurer.
FSWA-FSTA Special Announcement
FSWA Members;
I would like to announce a very exciting partnership opportunity with the FSTA for their upcoming event in February 2007. Here are the details.
Through a cooperative endeavor with Jeff Thomas and the FSTA, we are pleased to announce that the FSWA will present the 2006 Sports Writers Awards at the upcoming FSTA 2007 Business Conference in Chicago. The FSWA Award Ceremony and Cocktail Reception will be held on February 20, 2007 at the conference. Our awards will be featured and presented to the winning writers at this function.
Additionally, the FSWA will chair an Editorial Advancements and Trends Panel at the FSTA Conference, which will be geared to fantasy sports journalists - a first for the FSTA. Panelists will include long-time publisher Kelly Grogan, syndicated columnist John Hansen, Karl Mattson of ProTrade, and David Durochik of SportPics. FSWA Chairman Mike Beacom will serve as moderator for a Q&A session involving questions from the audience.
Our ability to partner with the FSTA on this level is very important. It is also extremely important that we ensure the FSTA Conference in Chicago a huge success. To this end, we are asking that FSWA members help cross-promote this event. If possible, we would like you to feature the conference on your respective sites. We would anticipate that you could speak with co-workers and associates about the event - highlighting the panel discussion which should be of particular interest to writers and editors.
It is vital that the FSWA play an active role in support of this conference. If you would like more information on the panel discussion or the conference in general, please contact me for more details.
Kirk Bouyelas
FSWA President
www.fswa.org
FSTA web site - fsta.org
Agenda - http://www.fsta.org/news/events/chi2007.php
Registration - https://www.fsta.org/conference/
2006 FSWA Fantasy Award Nominations Announced - CLOSED
Each year, the Fantasy Sports Writers Association strives to recognize the hard work and dedication of fantasy sports writers by means of annual awards for journalistic excellence. To this end, we are pleased to announce that the nomination process for the 2006 Fantasy Writers Awards will open on Tuesday, December 4, 2006.
Nomination Process:
FSWA Members may submit one nomination for each award category via an online “Nomination Form”.
Non-FSWA Members may submit one nomination (only) for consideration via the same online “Nomination Form” at a cost of $30.00. While the FSWA does not want to exclude any writers from receiving recognition for their efforts, this one-time fee is required to help offset the additional costs associated with processing the additional nominations. We would certainly encourage non-members to seriously consider becoming an FSWA member so they might enjoy the many benefits associated with our organization. Membership Benefits Explained
All nominations for the 2006 FSWA Fantasy Writers Awards must be received on or before December 31, 2006, to be considered by the FSWA Board of Directors.
Award Process:
The FSWA Awards Committee will review all nominations submitted by the membership. The names of the authors will not be known to the Executive Committee so that any hint of impropriety or personal bias can be avoided. The Executive Committee will pare down the nominations by means of an initial vote. The finalists in each category will then be forwarded to the Board of Directors for review and consideration.
The Board of Directors will ultimately select the winning article in each category. The winners will receive their award at the FSWA Award Ceremony and Cocktail Reception, held in conjunction with the prestigious Fantasy Sports Trade Association Business Conference. The conference and FSWA awards ceremony will be held in Chicago on February 20, 2007.
Award Descriptions:
Awards will be presented for the following categories. To qualify, nominees should adhere to the principles of good journalistic writing, exhibit the pursuit of excellence in journalism and demonstrate originality, creativity, and technical skill.
Hall of Fame Award – Presented to the member who has distinguished themselves as an integral part of the fantasy football industry. The member should exemplify the very best in journalistic excellence. They should be professional in their writing and demeanor with other members of the fantasy football community. The member must have distinguished themselves in their accomplishments and supported/promoted the hobby. They must also have established themselves in the industry, while exhibiting longevity and consistency in the genre of fantasy football.
Fantasy Football Writer of the Year – Presented to the writer recognized as the best overall fantasy football writer of the year.
Best Fantasy Football Article in Print – Presented to the writer of the best fantasy football article to appear in print form. This may include print magazines, newspapers, periodicals, or other print format.
Best Fantasy Football Article on the Internet – Presented to the writer of the best fantasy football article to appear on the Internet. This includes any online publication, website or other online format.
Best Fantasy Football Article in Major Media – Presented to the writer of the best fantasy football article to appear in any major media outlet, including print and online formats. Major media is defined as a format commonly accepted as a standard in mainstream media. This would include such outlets as Sports Illustrated, ESPN and FOX Sports.
Best Fantasy Football In-season Article, Feature or Series - Presented to the writer of the best in-season fantasy football article, feature or series to appear in any media format.
Most Humorous Fantasy Football Article – Presented to the writer of the best humor based fantasy football article to appear in any media format.
Fantasy Baseball Writer of the Year – Presented to the writer recognized as the best overall fantasy baseball writer of the year.
Best Fantasy Baseball Article in Print – Presented to the writer of the best fantasy baseball article to appear in print form. This may include print magazines, newspapers, periodicals, or other print format.
Best Fantasy Baseball Article on the Internet – Presented to the writer of the best fantasy baseball article to appear on the Internet. This includes any online publication, website or other online format.
Best Fantasy Baseball Article in Major Media – Presented to the writer of the best fantasy baseball article to appear in any major media outlet, including print and online formats. Major media is defined as a format commonly accepted as a standard in mainstream media. This would include such outlets as Sports Illustrated, ESPN and FOX Sports.
Best Fantasy Baseball In-season Article, Feature or Series - Presented to the writer of the best in-season fantasy baseball article, feature or series to appear in any media format.
Most Humorous Fantasy Baseball Article – Presented to the writer of the best humor based fantasy baseball article to appear in any media format.
Fantasy Basketball Writer of the Year – Presented to the writer recognized as the best overall fantasy basketball writer of the year.
Fantasy Hockey Writer of the Year – Presented to the writer recognized as the best overall fantasy hockey writer of the year.
Fantasy Racing Writer of the Year – Presented to the writer recognized as the best overall fantasy racing writer of the year.
Fantasy Golf Writer of the Year – Presented to the writer recognized as the best overall fantasy golf writer of the year.
If you would like more information on the FSWA or the 2006 FSWA Fantasy Writers Awards, you can contact FSWA President Kirk Bouyelas at doctorfootball@bellsouth.net
