SoLit announces the fourth annual presentation of the Local Distinguished Author Award. The Local Distinguished Author Award is given to recognize the amazing accomplishments of authors in our area, raise awareness of their talent, and celebrate their body of work.
This year’s award will be presented at SoLit’s fundraising event, Club Lit. Authors can apply for themselves, and anyone can nominate their favorite author for the award. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Previous award winners include Roy Morris, Jr., Richard Jackson and Earl Braggs.
Authors should submit an application, curriculum vitae, and three copies of a completed published work to Southern Lit Alliance at 301 E. 11th Street, Suite 301, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The application can be found at Southern Lit Alliance’s website here.
Authors must reside in Hamilton, Sequatchie, Marion, Rhea, Meigs or Bradley counties in Tennessee. Eligible Georgia authors must reside in Catoosa, Walker, or Dade counties.
Self-published works are not eligible for the award.
For more information or questions, contact Lynda LeVan at lynda@solitalliance.org
Judging and the Prize
A panel of three with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the fields of creative writing and published writing will choose the winner. The winner will receive a personalized sculpture made by local artist Isaac Duncan.
This year’s winner will be announced as part of the SoLit hosted fundraiser, Club Lit, on Nov. 17. More information for Club Lit can be found on SoLit’s website.