The North American Guild of Beer Writers exists to encourage writing that is informed, accurate and fair-minded on the subject of beer, brewing, beer styles, history, education, travel, cooking with beer, and beer appreciation, in all forms of media (print, online, radio/TV, public relations materials, etc). Members are asked to follow professional standards of journalism, such as fact-checking before making editorial comments; to give clear attribution and bibliographical detail where appropriate; to declare any business or consulting relationships with brewers thereby avoiding conflicts of interest; and to make it clear if a story derives from a press trip. Excellence in beer journalism is recognized through the Quill and Tankard Awards, given each year at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, where our general meeting is held. The competition entry forms are mailed in June.
Annual dues are $50, renewed on the anniversary date of your membership.
This application form includes space for a brief biographical entry in the directory (limit 50 words text).
Example: Malt, Bev. 123 Lambic Lane, Brewster, Mass 01234; Home: 617.000.0000; Work 617.000.0000; FAX: 617.000.0000; Email: foamgoddess@beammeup.com. Freelance writer on carbonation in beer. Articles have appeared in the Chicago Tribune and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Author of "The Bubbles in My Beer," to be published by Imperial Pint Publishing, 1998.
Questions about the NAGBW? Contact the Administrator:
Natalie Abernethy, Administrator, NAGBW, 501 Washington St., #H, Durham, NC
27701-2168 Phone 919.530.8150, FAX 919.530.8160, E-mail: guildadmin@beerwriters.org
Name:_________________________________ Date:_________________________ Company/ Address:______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ City/State/Country/Postal Code______________________________________________ Home Phone:________________Office Phone:__________________Fax:_______________ E-mail:_______________________ Please type or print your directory entry, in 50 words, or fewer: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________. Interested in volunteering? We need help to expand our website, write a quarterly newsletter, profile new markets for beer writing, etc. What would you like to do? _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please include a check for $50 payable to The North American Guild of Beer Writers, and mail it with your completed application to our treasurer, with 1-3 samples of your published work. Send to: Natalie Abernethy, Administrator, NAGBW, 501 Washington St., #H, Durham, NC 27701-2168 Phone 919.530.8150, FAX 919.530.8160, E-mail: guildadmin@beerwriters.org