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EUGENE L. MEYER HONORED WITH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS WRITING AWARD

Freelance Writer to Receive Award for Articles – Profiles  at Upcoming Conference

May 4, 2016, New York, NY – Eugene L. Meyer was announced recipient of an annual writing award from The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) for his work “Meet Andy Raymond,” published in 2015, for best profile. The annual awards honor the outstanding nonfiction work produced on a freelance basis during by independent writers the past year.

Meyer is a member of ASJA. His article appeared in the January/February 2015 issue of Bethesda Magazine.  See: http://bit.ly/1q0S6qX  “We are delighted to honor Gene Meyer for his outstanding work this year,” said ASJA President Randy Dotinga. “Journalists like Gene deserve recognition from their peers for their remarkable articles and books. ASJA has been honoring exemplary nonfiction writing for more than 60 years.”

Meyer will receive the award at the ASJA Awards Reception on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Roosevelt Hotel. The ceremony is part of ASJA2016: Change. Challenge. Opportunity., ASJA's annual writers conference, which brings together 500+ independent writers, editors, agents and publishers. Tickets for the Reception, and full Conference information is Click here.

About ASJA

ASJA is the professional association of independent nonfiction writers. Founded in 1948, its more than 1200 members have each met exacting standards of professional achievement. For more information, visit Click here.