Writer of the Year 35,000 or less circulation 2022

Gold

Delaware Beach Life Bill Newcott

This writer delivers a great deal of personality, an attention to compelling stories informed by a palpable sense of place.

 Silver

Oklahoma Today Karlie Ybarra

A compelling range of ideas and story types.

More from Karlie Ybarra

Bronze

Yukon, North of Ordinary Rhiannon Russell

This writer does an incredible job of conveying a sense of place by leveraging detailed scenes to great advantage.

More from Rhiannon Russell