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HOME » What Does The CWA Muse® Medallion Look Like?

What Does The CWA Muse® Medallion Look Like?

23/09/2020 by Marjorie Dawson 16 Comments

One of the most important awards for cat artists, creatives and writers of all kinds is the CWA Muse medallion.

I wrote about designer Karen Kuykendall and the Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) medallion here, and this week I want to show the actual medallion that a winner receives.

Mine took a while to get here, thanks to pandemic posting but it finally arrived.

Muse Medllion for CWA Photography
The CWA Muse® Medallion

The Muse Says A Lot About The CWA

Not only are awards individually inscribed, detailing the category and the recipient’s name, but the medal is created by American company, Creative Casting who are based in Denison, Texas.

  • You can see The Creative Casting logo on the back of the medal. I recognise the shape of that state. It’s Texas!

In these times of ‘cheap and cheerful’ and plastic make-do’s, to receive an award of such high quality gives the award real substance and value.

The CWA includes its entire worldwide membership in the ability to win awards and a CWA Muse Medallion.

  • Let me emphasis the importance of this statement.

This is not a cheap option. It raises the CWA high above many organisations who might consider it unnecessary or too expensive to let anyone outside the Unites States win something that might take time and effort to send.

Overseas members are valued for their contribution in the best way. They can win a Muse themselves.

I am sure you, like me, think the medallion looks fabulous but you probably have no idea of its actual size. Let me show you.

CWA Muse Medallion closeup

The Muse Medallion Has Substance

I am not talking 2.4 centimetres, (about an inch), so you can wear it around your neck.

I hope that the photo above will give you an idea? I am holding the Muse in my left hand to take a photo with my right and, there is something special on the back too.

The medal is cast in real metal and it has my name and the category of the Muse I achieved, and the year of my win.

CWA Muse Medallion

If you are a CWA member, you can be proud of your Association’s emphasis on worldwide inclusivity, as well as its willingness to move with the times. The CWA has been busy with extensive Contest Category revision to include the growing power of social media and online submission of work for members.

I am grateful for the friendship of many talented bloggers, cat artists and rescue folk including Kat from Kat, Ellie and Bear, and Marci Kladnik, who is responsible for ensuring awards are sent out and did a great job. I hope to meet many more of my Cat Writer friends at a real live future event!

  • Are YOU a cat artist, writer, cartoonist or painter??? Join Today!

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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

    29/09/2020 at 3:13 pm

    Congratulations again on your MUSE award. We were surprised, too, at the size of the medallion.

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  2. Emilia says

    28/09/2020 at 2:14 pm

    It’s beautiful. Congratulations again. You definitely should be proud of it. The display you have for it is lovely.

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  3. Beth says

    28/09/2020 at 1:33 pm

    Congratulations again! The medal is beautiful and looks like it is very well-made.

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  4. Tiffany says

    27/09/2020 at 2:03 pm

    Wow, congratulations! The medallion truly is beautiful and I can tell it’s high quality from your photos!

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  5. Jana Rade says

    27/09/2020 at 12:18 pm

    Congratulations, that is wonderful. And I think the personal inscription is such an awesome idea–makes it that much more special and individual.

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  6. Angela Schneider says

    27/09/2020 at 10:47 am

    That’s a really cool looking medallion. Congratulations again and again!

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  7. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    26/09/2020 at 4:46 pm

    Wow, that sure is an impressive medallion! Concats once again!!

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  8. Michelle & The Paw Pack says

    26/09/2020 at 3:29 pm

    I can imagine how excited you were when the medal arrived – I know I’d be! Congrats. It’s a lovely medallion.

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  9. Kamira G says

    26/09/2020 at 8:15 am

    Oh Congratulations on this award. I can tell by that photo with the medallion in your palm it’s quite hefty. Well deserved! You are a really talented writer and photographer Marjorie.

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  10. Melissa & Mudpie says

    24/09/2020 at 10:09 am

    So glad it got to you safely! I completely agree, it’s an incredibly impressive medallion. I cherish mine!

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  11. Mary McNeil says

    24/09/2020 at 8:11 am

    Concatulations !

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  12. The Swiss Cats says

    24/09/2020 at 6:17 am

    It’s beautiful and well-deserved. Nicely done, Marjorie ! Purrs

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  13. databbiesotrouttowne says

    24/09/2020 at 2:36 am

    oh em cod, how cool is this. I thought it was small in diameter too…you COULD wear this as a necklace; though for maybe only 1 minute !!! I like how you have the medallion and the plaque displayed ~~~~~ awesome♥♥

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  14. Brian Frum says

    24/09/2020 at 1:13 am

    We are so very proud of you!!!

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  15. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    23/09/2020 at 10:47 pm

    The medallion is beautiful, and well deserved.

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  16. meowmeowmans says

    23/09/2020 at 4:09 pm

    That is so cool, and so incredibly well-deserved. Congratulations on your Muse Medallion, Marjorie! XO

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