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“Declare the Things Which Ye Know to Be True” This year’s awards will recognize letters to the editor and opinion editorials April 2008 After a three-year hiatus, Affirmation is pleased to announce the 2008 Writing Contest Awards. Inspired by the admonition in Doctrine and Covenants to “declare the things which ye know to be true” (D&C 80:4), this year’s awards will recognize letters to the editor and opinion editorials published in the printed media, i.e., newspapers and magazines. Entries will be judged on the relevance and significance of the topic to the GLBTI Mormon community, their consistency with Affirmation’s mission, as well as on the succinctness, power, and eloquence of the writing. We encourage pieces that affirm gay Mormon identity, help educate the public about gay Mormon-related issues, or advocate for acceptance of GLBT people and families in the LDS Church, in churches in general, and/or in society at large. For this year’s contest, only pieces published in the printed media will be considered. Mainstream and high circulation publications will be given preference. Larry Mann, from the DC Chapter of Affirmation, will coordinate this year's contest. A panel of judges will determine the winners of awards, which will be announced on October 11, 2008, at Affirmation's annual conference in Los Angeles. For more information, see the contest rules at www.affirmation.org/awa. |
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