Current Press Releases

William Schwerd Receives
NYSOWA M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award

New York State Outdoor Writers Association honors leader and sportsman for service as an educator and conservationist William Schwerd was the recipient of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award at the communicator association’s awards banquet on Saturday, October 23, in Webster, N.Y., during its annual conference.

The award was created in the name of one of NYSOWA’s most beloved and active members, M. Paul Keesler, the deceased co-founder of “New York Sportsman” magazine.  Keesler, through his writing and publishing efforts, spent nearly five decades promoting and conserving the outdoor wonders and recreational opportunities within New York State.  The award recognizes an individual or organization that effectively has raised the public’s awareness of outdoor recreational opportunities and conservation issues in the state.

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Ed Noonan Receives Pass It On Award
New York State Outdoor Writers’ Association and
Bass Pro Shops Honor Noonan for Continuing Efforts

The New York State Outdoor Writers’ Association (NYSOWA) announced that Edward Noonan was this year’s recipient of the Pass It On Award at the organization’s annual conference in Webster, NY on October 23, 2010.  This award is sponsored jointly by NYSOWA and Bass Pro Shops.

To stress the importance of passing on our outdoor heritage to others, Bass Pro Shops sponsors this annual award and donates $300 to the scholarship fund of NYSOWA in the name of the recipient.  A committee solicits nominations and chooses the writer who is most deserving of this award. 

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Honoring One Of Our Own

Kenyon Simpson, an unsung hero was one of twenty-five men and women recognized by OUTDOOR LIFE Magazine.

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