W I L L R O G E R S
M E D A L L I O N A W A R D C O N T E S T I N F O
Categories
Cowboy Poetry-CD/Recordings
Cowboy/Western Poetry/Written
Western Fiction
Western Nonfiction
Western Nonfiction - Biography & Memoir
Western Fiction - Romance
Western Fiction - Young Readers
Western Fiction-Young Readers/Illustrated
Western Nonfiction - Young Readers
Western Nonfiction-Young Readers/ Illustrated
Inspirational Western Fiction
Photographic Essays
Western Cookbooks
Graphic Illustrations/Visual Humor/Iconic Images
Western Fiction - Short Stories
Western Film - Drama
Western Film - Documentary
Western Humor- Written
Judging Criteria
The Will Rogers Medallion Award recognizes excellence in Western literature and media. The quality of each entry is judged based on content and artistic presentation.
All works must represent an accurate reflection of Western Americana, or cowboy and ranch life, historical or contemporary. Historical accuracy is crucial where applicable. Books are judged on their literary quality as well as cover art. All visual arts will be judged based on their visual quality of the same criteria.
All books must have an ISBN. Self published works are accepted.
Books that are eBook originals or exclusive must be submitted in a printed copy. No electronic copies will be accepted in any format.
Submission Guidelines
2021 WRMA Contest entries are now open.
Deadline for submissions is April 21, 2021.
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Submit five (5) copies of the published work, a completed entry form, along with a $45 entry fee to:
Charles Williams
WRMA Submissions
7506 Silver Lake Drive
Rowlett, TX 75089
If you have trouble printing or viewing the contest entry form from this site (see "entry form" under Contest Information tab) or have any questions about the contest, please contact the awards administrator by email at: