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Cat Writers’ Association Success

30/05/2020 by Marjorie Dawson 31 Comments

Every cat blogger does, or should belong to the highly regarded and long-established Cat Writers Association. Why is that you ask? What’s so important for cat creatives? Let me explain.

I need to share my Cat Writers’ Association success with you all as a Thank You for your support. Thanks to your questions, enjoyment and inspiration Dash Kitten’s change of blog direction has taken hold and begun to thrive, and prompted my absolute beginner’s mini-course and teaching posts.

Who are the CWA?

The Cat Writers are an umbrella organisation for everyone who writes, draws, photographs and creates artworks about cats and the feline world. All creatives are warmly welcomed.

This year’s conference was cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic but this will not stop cat creatives from celebrating a CWA Certificate win.

Cat Writers' Association success  Basepaws CWA Certificate of Excllence
One of DashKitten.com’s Certificates from the 2017 Awards

What is a CWA Certificate?

The beautifully produced awards are shown off by every blogger who receives them. Each winner is also a finalist for a coveted Muse® Medallion. The medals are not automatically awarded even where there are limited numbers of submissions. Exact details are found on the CWA official site.

The certification of a published work, blog post, poem, or art work is not easily won. Three judges must award 90% or over for a certificate to be awarded.

As you can imagine, members are very selective about submitting their best work to achieve Cat Writers’ Association success. You will see plenty of proud posts over the next few days from the amazing winners.

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  • You can check out the full list of winners on the CWA site here.

Cat Writers’ Award Winning Photography

I am thrilled that three photographs I submitted for consideration received Award Certificates.

The Certificates confirm and validate the important change of direction at Dash Kitten to helping beginners learn how to take great cat (and pet) pictures.

Chenzou at the Cat Cafe

Chenzou has been a star of the cat cafe since it opened and he gained renown as a big food fan helping people eat their cat-shaped biscuits. He has retired and is much missed as he is the most awesome cat model.

  • Chenzou’s photo is available on a card at Red Bubble. All profits to cat rescue.
Award winning portrait of Chenzou cafe cat in 2019 at Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe
‘Chenzou at the Cat Cafe’ Award Winning Photograph © DashKitten.com

Love at the Cat Cafe

Win or lose this is a truly special moment of cat love.

Tiger Lily is definitely Lady Boss Cat at Neko Ngeru Cat Adoption Cafe, but she has a soft and loving side, especially for her mum Richelle, proprietress of the cat cafe. I was the luckiest photographer ever to capture this loving moment.

A touching portrait of a cat lover and her cat. Loving demonstration of the cat lovers bond.
Award Winner ‘Love at the Cat Cafe’ © DashKitten.com

Dot Roars

When I discovered sport mode on my new DLSR I was off like a rocket with high ambitions of action photos. To my surprise, my photograph of Dot Kitten in full yowl mode was one of the first cat photographs I was thrilled with.

Cat photo of tabby shouting loudly
Award Winning ‘Dot Roars’ © DashKitten.com

Winning Cat Writers’ Association Blog Posts

The Beginner’s Guide to Taking Great Photos of Your Cat

This post is aimed at every cat lover who wants to take good pictures.

You may not want to win awards, or get published but just take a picture you can look at with pride. This post was written to guide and help.

How to Succeed with your Cat Closeup Photography

Blog readers commented that taking a close-up was tough and this post was the result.

Easy tips and encouragement for cat lovers (and other pets) to help you get sharper pictures with a sparkle in your pet’s eye, and a smile on your face.

Extreme close-ups can work with the right settings and some luck
Award Winning Blog Post ‘Cat Close-ups’ © DashKitten.com
Cat Photos for Beginner DSLR Users

Written from the point of view of someone who has a DSLR camera in their hands and absolutely no idea how to use it. This gives useful and encouraging tips for your first steps to success.

CWA Certificate of Excellence Winner

Congratulations to Every CWA Winner

I want to send congratulations to the host of superb quality blogs, photographers and artists who achieved success in the 2019 awards presented by the CWA. Meet some of my colleagues and their blogs.

  • Sneaky The Library Cat
  • Catwoods Porch
  • The Island Cats
  • Sweet Purrfections

The winners also include our friends Dawn, Lola and Lexy whose lockdown reports from New York are a testament to the courage and resilience that can be seen in America and around the world.

Quick Stop Press on Harvey and on Basil

Harvey has been unwell and caused us a few headaches including stubbornly refusing to be deterred from his walk down to the shallow stream at the bottom of the garden for a drink (he was carefully monitored every single step of the way).

I was ready to leap over to get him if he faltered. He seems to have stabilised and is resting after his favourite Humarian probiotics and a good drink. He is working hard on his ‘appealing look’.

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Meet Marjorie, Writer and Photographer

Portrait by a window with teddy bears Taken with a smartphone.Marjorie is a cat lover, photographer and smartphone moviemaker who loves sharing her knowledge with learners.

Marjorie is a Cat Writers’ Association Professional member, CWA Muse® Medallion and Certificate Winner, and winner of the CWA Kuykendall Image Award for her photography.

 

Comments

  1. Sweet Purrfections says

    09/06/2020 at 6:50 am

    Congratulations on your awards. Good luck on a possible Muse.

    I was so sorry to hear about Harvey. Please know my thoughts are with you.

    Paula

    Reply
    • Marjorie Dawson says

      09/06/2020 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you, Paula and girls, A Muse is a dream, we are happy to have our change in direction acknowledged in such style by the Cat Writers.

      Reply
  2. Happyoodles says

    09/06/2020 at 2:53 am

    Congratulations on getting 3 Certificate of Excellence Awards. The recognition is well deserved.

    All the photos selected for an award are beautiful, but my personal favorite is the black and white photo of Chenzou.

    Reply
  3. Jana Rade says

    08/06/2020 at 12:38 pm

    Congratulations on the well-deserved reward. It always feels good to have your work appreciated.

    Reply
  4. Rebecca Sanchez says

    08/06/2020 at 9:15 am

    Congratulations on the award and you deserve incredible recognition for your photography – and I absolutely love ❤️ your teaching articles! Well deserved!

    Reply
  5. Ruth Epstein says

    06/06/2020 at 5:32 am

    Congratulations and no one deserves it more for their photography but you, your photos are amazing and I love your teaching posts. Thanks for the blog hop also 🙂

    Reply
  6. Athena and Marie says

    03/06/2020 at 4:53 am

    Congratulations. You deserve it!

    Reply
  7. databbiesotrouttowne says

    03/06/2020 at 3:56 am

    guyz…. conga ratz two yur mum on her a wardz…we iz buzzed happee for her; way kewl !! 🙂

    N harvey; heerz sum blessingz frum st francis two ewe dood…get well, stay well N bee well oh kay…N if ya wantz streem waterz make yur mum N dad go down ther witha pail N bring it bak two ewe ~~~ 🙂 ♥♥

    Reply
    • Marjorie Dawson says

      03/06/2020 at 8:39 am

      Thanks tabbies. I will try the bucket idea! – Harvey

      Reply
  8. Catwoods says

    03/06/2020 at 3:09 am

    Concatulations Marjorie! Your photos are just gorgeous! Purrs for Harvey and Basil. And the kitties and I thank you for the concats and for the link to our blog!

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    02/06/2020 at 2:55 am

    Congratulations! What an exciting achievement! Your photos are gorgeous and the awards are much deserved.

    Reply
  10. Emilia says

    01/06/2020 at 11:08 pm

    Congratulations Marjorie- you deserve it. The Dot Roars pic is one of the best – it just tickles me every time I see it. I’m kicking myself I didn’t enter a couple things but I never think my stuff is good. I’m filling out my application today – using the things I wish I’d entered as my application pieces. And I will enter next year !

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  11. meowmeowmans says

    01/06/2020 at 3:34 pm

    That’s fabulous, Marjorie! Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition from the CWA!

    We are glad Harvey has stabilized for now. We will continue sending love, purrs and prayers.

    Reply
  12. Ellen Pilch says

    01/06/2020 at 1:55 pm

    Congratulations! You are an excellent photographer. XO

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  13. Beth says

    01/06/2020 at 1:22 pm

    Congratulations! All three of your submitted photos are terrific and I love reading all your photography posts.

    Reply
    • Marjorie Dawson says

      01/06/2020 at 1:55 pm

      I am so inspired by your photography blog. It gives so many different perspectives and views on ‘how’ to take a pet photo.

      Reply
  14. Melissa & Mudpie says

    01/06/2020 at 12:21 pm

    Huge congratulations to you! Incredibly well deserved.

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    • r says

      01/06/2020 at 1:18 pm

      AND to you too. Amazing work from you and Mudpie.

      Reply
  15. The Swiss Cats says

    01/06/2020 at 8:11 am

    Concatulations ! You have great photography skills, you’re doing a wonderful job ! Well deserved ! Purrs

    Reply
  16. Talent Hounds says

    01/06/2020 at 5:45 am

    Congratulations. You have inspired me with your amazing growth in your photography and video skills and your blog transformation. So pleased you have been recognized for your talent and hard work.

    Reply
  17. Timmy Tomcat says

    01/06/2020 at 5:36 am

    Marjorie we love your writing and the help with our photography too. Keep the good stuff flowing

    Reply
  18. Happyoodles says

    01/06/2020 at 2:03 am

    Congratulations on the awards! Your cat eye picture is amazing. Cats have such beautiful eyes.

    I will need to try some of your tips for up close photography on my pup.

    Happyoodles

    Reply
  19. The Island Cats says

    31/05/2020 at 11:26 am

    Congratulations! So well deserved.

    Reply
    • Marjorie Dawson says

      31/05/2020 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you. I love visiting and seeing Ernie and Zoe at the Island Cats!

      Reply
  20. Brian Frum says

    31/05/2020 at 2:12 am

    We are thrilled to see you getting the recognition you’ve deserved for so long. Yes indeed, Dash would be so proud.

    Reply
  21. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    30/05/2020 at 6:43 pm

    Congratulations on your awards.

    Reply
    • Marjorie Dawson says

      30/05/2020 at 6:52 pm

      Dash would want us to help and inspire – fearlessly. He was fearless, he was bold.

      Reply
  22. Summer says

    30/05/2020 at 5:07 pm

    Big congratulations!

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      30/05/2020 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you. It is all inspired by the advice we got from Sparkle all those years ago.

      Reply
  23. Edith Chase says

    30/05/2020 at 1:16 pm

    Congratulations! Well deserved! 💕

    Reply
    • Marjorie Dawson says

      30/05/2020 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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