By joining the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association, you will benefit from meeting a new circle of friends and colleagues who have been working since 1963 to share their writings and artistic expressions of Virginia's magnificent outdoors.

You will receive periodic updates about member accomplishments, as well as social activities planned during the spring and fall seasons. These outings offer you the opportunity to visit many areas of the Commonwealth -- to enjoy regional delights -- and always include an educational program. The trips include plenty of time for relaxing on nearby rivers or hiking in forest and field.

Most important, you will come to cherish the fellowship that results from joining a network of similar-minded professionals. Members learn from each other while gaining valuable contacts that help them in their career development.

CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP

Active -- Member shall, during the course of a year, produce and be paid for one of the following: 4 magazine articles, 12 newspaper columns, 10 published photographs, 6 wildlife paintings, 12 radio/tv shows, or author one outdoor book every five years, or produce or film one documentary every three years, or be employed full time as an outdoor agency information official.

• Student Rate, $10.00
• Regular/Associate Rate, $20.00
• Sponsor/Supporter Rate, $50.00

Corporate -- Member shall be a firm which subscribes to the principles of this organization and produces products or services of which Active members approve. Corporate members are not entitled to hold office or vote.

• Corporate Rate, $100.00

NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: You must be sponsored by a current VOWA member familiar with your work. The membership application includes a section for your sponsor to complete.

VOWA Membership Application Form - pdf format