Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award Guidelines

2013 Submission Form (PDF)

Criteria

The Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award is given to a published book of literary nonfiction nature writing that captures the spirit of the human relationship with the natural world, and promotes the values that preserve or restore the land for future generations. The literary work must hold a 2012 copyright and be written by a single author. Coffee table books, children's books, guidebooks, or general references will not be considered.

Award recipient receives

$1,000 cash prize and an invitation to visit Northland College (all expenses paid) for an award ceremony and public reading.

Submission deadline

December 31, 2012

To enter

Submit eight copies of your publication to:

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute
SONWA - Paula Bonk
Northland College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806

Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award for Children's Literature Guidelines

Criteria

The Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award for Children's Literature is given to a published children's book of literary nature writing—nonfiction or fiction—that captures the spirit of the human relationship with nature and promotes the awareness, preservation, appreciation, or restoration of the natural world for future generations. The literary work must be written for children in grades K-8 and hold a 2012 copyright.

• 2013 Children's Award Submission Guidelines (PDF)

Submission deadline

December 31, 2012

To enter

Northland College
Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute
SONWA for Children's Literature
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806