Emyl Jenkins Award

Nominate a Virginian who inspires a love of writing

Author and Writer Advocate Emyl JenkinsTo honor the memory of Emyl Jenkins, a generous advocate for writers and their readers, James River Writers presents an annual award to an outstanding Virginian who, as Emyl did, inspires a love of writing and writing education. If you know someone you’d like to see honored, nominate them for the 2018 Emyl Jenkins Award.

To make a nomination, complete this form. In no more than 500 words, explain how the nominee makes Virginia a better place for writers. For more information about Emyl Jenkins and the Emyl Jenkins award, visit Emyl Jenkins Award.

Nominations are open from May 1 through August 15.

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Remembering Emyl Jenkins

Just Ten Days Left to Submit Emyl Jenkins Award Nominations

by Shawna Christos
JRW Board Member

Emyl Jenkins 1941-2010Being asked to write about Emyl Jenkins and the James River Writers award named for her has not been an easy task for me, many words have been written and many more deleted. These are the best ones I could find to try to explain the Emyl I knew, and why the JRW Award named for her is important.

She was so multi-faceted and involved in so many organizations and with so many people that I’m sure everyone thinks of her a bit differently. From her beloved garden, antiques, and work with several organizations, as well as her own writing and books, Emyl never seemed to slow down much. With all this, she also was never failing in her support and encouragement of other writers, no matter their age, no matter where they were in their writing skills or endeavors.More

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