Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons

Affirmation to Sponsor 2009 Writing Awards
Categories Will Be Non-fiction Writing and Editorial Writing

Last Year's Contest

The Affirmation Writing Awards competition will begin later this month, with a format that we hope will attract the largest pool of entrants ever. For several years, the writing awards were given for personal narratives or other non-fiction writing, many pieces of which are still popular content on the Affirmation web site. In 2008, the competition focused on published editorial content, much of it focused on convincing others to take action to end discrimination against gay people.

For 2009, the Affirmation Writing Awards will recognize work in two categories, both narrative/ non-fiction writing and editorial writing. Competition details, rules, and entry materials will be announced later this month on the Affirmation web site, and deadlines for entry submission will be in early August. Award recipients will be announced at the Affirmation Annual Conference in Salt Lake City in September.

You have an opportunity to use your words to help someone who is struggling with who they are or how to reach someone they love. Or you can invite them to change the world--or at least the mind or the heart of someone in the world--and be recognized for your effort. The pen is mighty.