Youth Outdoor Journalism Contest (YJC)
 

This contest is designed to build literacy among outdoor youth while promoting involvement in the outdoors.  The subjects chosen should describe hunting, fishing, boating, camping, horseback riding, or any other activity that causes the student to interact with nature, the environment, and the outdoor experience. 

Judges are looking for literate and enthusiastic works rather than specific outdoor activities, but subjects that can be identified with Louisiana are encouraged.

LOWA Youth Journalism Chairman Gordon Hutchinson said:  ”Once again, our professional judges had a hard time deciding winners from the 270 entries from across the state.  And, as last year, we had several kids win in photography that were quite young—kids of every age should consider submitting their entries.“

Prize monies again this year were donated by the Louisiana Chapter of Safari Clubs International.   Promotional ads for the contest were donated by the Baton Rouge Advocate newspaper, which supports the contest through its Educational Services Department.

The winning students will be honored at the annual LOWA conference banquet in Morgan City on October 18 of this year.

First through Fourth Place is awarded in each of three categories, with certificates and cash prizes to each winner.

The three categories are Senior Essay (14-18 YOA), Junior Essay (13 and under), and Photography (18 and under).    

 
Sponsored by the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association and the Advocate Educational Services, this essay and photography contest is designed to stimulate an interest in outdoor journalism and photography in Louisiana youth.

Besides cash prizes and other awards, the winning entries will be published in various publications including newspapers, magazines and websites from across the state. Cash prizes in all categories donated by the Louisiana Chapter of the Safari Clubs International.