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The Pikes Peak Writers membership roll is filled with talented, award winning writers. Take a few minutes to browse these pages and look for familiar names and faces. Next time you see them, give 'em a "Good On Ya, Mate!"

American Icon Awards ( 3 Articles )

American Icon (Annual event)

with "Celebrity" guest judges

Aspiring novelists read short excepts from their original work in front of "Celebrity" guest judges. The panel provides off-the-cuff comments and suggestions and award prizes in various categories.

American Icon is an annual contest inaugurated in 2005. Each of the links below covers a contest year.
Awards Presented to Pikes Peak Writers ( 1 Article )
From time to time, the Pikes Peak Writers organization is recognized throughout the region. This is where you'll find them.
Paul Gillette ( 6 Articles )

The Paul Gillette awards, and the Pikes Peak Writers Fiction Writing Contest, are traditional parts of our annual Pikes Peak Writers Conference. Mr. Gillette, a prolific screenwriter and novelist was a early supporter of the Pikes Peak Writers organization. The author of "Play Misty For Me" and a regular byline in magazines like Playboy and Esquire, he passed away in 1996. Each of the links below displays the winners for a specific year.
PPW Volunteer of the Year ( 7 Articles )

This award is given annually to that PPW volunteer who contributed time and energy above and beyond the call of duty for Pikes Peak Writers as a whole.
PPWC Volunteer of the Year ( 7 Articles )

This award is given annually to that PPWC volunteer who contributed time and energy above and beyond the call of duty in preparing for that year's writers conference.
Reporter of the Year ( 2 Articles )
A new award, initiated in 2008, recognizes excellence in reporting PPW events through the NewsMagazine and other media.
Special Awards ( 3 Articles )

From time to time, we wish to recognize an individual for an exceptional contribution to our organization.
Writing Awards ( 1 Article )
There are a number of writing contests and awards throughout the publishing industry. Many of our members have brought home these awards with skillful writing and mastery of their craft. We're happy to acknowledge our award winning members here. Please submit details to the Web Editor.