The Southern Environmental Law Center's annual Phillip D. Reed Memorial Award for Outstanding Writing on the Southern Environment seeks to enhance public awareness of the richness and vulnerability of the South's natural heritage by giving special recognition to writers who most effectively tell the stories about the region's environment. There are two categories for entries: Journalism, for newspaper and magazine writing, as well as online writing that is published by a recognized institution such as a newspaper, university or non-profit organization, and Book, for works of non-fiction. Entries must relate to the natural resources in at least one of the following states: AL, GA, NC, SC, TN, or VA. Prizes of $1,000 are awarded to the winner in each category. Enter by January 13, 2012.

Contact: Cathryn McCue, Communications Manager/ Writing Award Coordinator
Southern Environmental Law Center
201 West Main Street, Suite 14
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-5065 
434-977-4090