The Richard J. Margolis Award combines a one-month residency at Blue Mountain Center with a $5,000 prize. This awarded annually to a talented new journalist or essayist whose work combines warmth, humor, wisdom and concern with social justice.
This award was established in honor of Richard J. Margolis, a journalist, essayist and poet who gave expressive voice to the hardships of the rural poor, migrant farm workers, the elderly, Native Americans and others whose voices are seldom heard. He was also the author of a number of books for children. Blue Mountain Center is a writers and artists colony in the Adirondacks in Blue Mountain Lake, New York.
How to Apply:
Applications should include at least two examples of the work (published or unpublished, 30 pages maximum) and a short biographical note including a description of current and anticipated work. Also please indicate what you will work on while attending the Blue Mountain residency. Please send three copies of these writing samples. Samples will not be returned. The award winner will be announced in November.
Deadline: July 1, 2012
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