Wednesday, August 7, 2024

2024 Cat Writers' Association Certificates of Excellence


Over the past 7 years I'm honored to have won 17 Certificates of Excellence and 2 Muse Medallions from the Cat Writers' Association. Last month I learned that I added 2 more to my collection from the 2024 contest, including one that I'm especially thrilled about.

While I think I'm a fairly good writer, I'm the first to admit that I'm a horrible photographer. I never would've even considered entering a photo of mine in any of the Photography categories before now.


Then I took this picture of Mudpie at the vet's office last fall. I immediately thought it was exquisite, but I didn't know if it was a truly good photo or if I was just being partial because it's my beautiful Mudpie. Thanks to the encouragement of cat photographer extraordinaire Marjorie Dawson of the Dash Kitten blog I decided to enter it in the Photography (Single Image) category and it was one of 9 (out of 31 entries) to win a Certificate of Excellence. I couldn't be happier!!!

I also won a Certificate in the Written Article: General/Other Short category for my article titled The Best Cats for Allergy Sufferers.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think such things were possible when I joined the CWA back in 2013. Cats are my greatest passion and being recognized for my creative endeavors involving them is truly a dream come true.

8 comments:

Lynn and Precious said...

Dear Melissa congratulations on these awards. It is fantastic that you are interested in the lives of cats to such a degree. I have no Talent so I would not be able to write a word.

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Melissa,
You can feel rightly proud for those achievements!
Mudpie is a beauty but often you need a lot of natural light for bringing that all out. At the Vet's office you just happen to have that!
Love her sweet face and that for being at the Vet's shows Mudpie's soft character.
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties

pilch92 said...

You are an excellent writer and photographer. That is a great photo. Congrats on your certificates. XO

catladymac said...

Concatulations to you AND Mudpie.

messymimi said...

Congratulations! I always enjoy your posts and photos.

meowmeowmans said...

SO cool! Congratulations, Melissa and Mudpie! XO

Three Chatty Cats said...

Congratulations! That is a gorgeous photo!

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Concatulations on your awards!