Anne and Robert Cowan Writer's Prize 2021-22 Nomination Form

The Cowan Writer’s Prize recognizes and awards writers who have made an exceptional contribution to literary arts through a Jewish perspective. Awardees must be emerging writers who have published work (novel, short story, creative non-fiction, memoir, graphic novel, or another hybrid form), and who:

•   Reside in the greater San Francisco Bay Area
• Are considered exceptionally gifted by their peers and readers
•   Write with a high degree of creativity and intelligence
•   Engage thoughtfully with Jewish themes in their work

The Cowan Prize includes a grant of $5,000 awarded to the nominee who best exemplifies these qualities.

Submission deadline is January 17, 2022. Submissions are reviewed as received. Self-nominations are encouraged! A winner will be announced in June 2022. Please contact Alan Brody with questions.

Nominator Information:

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Where did you hear about the Cowan Prize call for nominations? *

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Nominee Information:

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In 150 words or less, describe why you believe the nominee fits the criteria for this award *

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Please share the title, publication, and date for one written work by the nominee to be considered for the Cowan Prize *

Please list websites and/or publications containing writer’s work *

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Submit a copy of your work for consideration.

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx ppt pptx xls.

Given that our staff has not returned to the office, document uploads are strongly encouraged. If you would like to submit a hard copy for consideration, please mail it to the following address:

Attention: Alan Brody
The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart St
San Francisco, CA 94105

The Anne and Robert Cowan Writer's Prize is made possible by Robert Cowan, who established the award at the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties in 2004.

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Anne and Robert Cowan Writer's Prize 2021-22 Nomination Form

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