DOG WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (DWAA)

　　About 600 creative writers, editors, publishers, artists and photographers around the world belong to the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA).

　　[全世界约有600名创造性的作家，编辑，出版商，艺术家和摄影家加入了美国犬类作家协会。]

　　Founded in 1935, the DWAA historically has held its annual meeting the weekend of Westminster.

　　[该协会成立自1935年，每年利用一个周末在Westminster召开年会。]

　　DWAA's annual writing competition culminates at the awards banquet held on Westminster Eve when talented winners are presented with a Maxwell medallion, named for its late renowned member and president, Maxwell Riddle.

　　[ 协会每年创作评选在Westminster Eve 的颁奖典礼宴会上达到顶点，天才的获胜者将获得一枚以协会中最富于名望的，总干事Maxwell Riddle 而命名的Maxwell 奖章。]

　　The organization's newsletter, The Write Dog, gives writing tips and keeps members informed of activities. For more information on DWAA, see www.DWAA.org.

　　[这个组织的时事通讯，《The Write Dog》，提供稿费并组织联络各地会员。更多内容可参考www.DWAA.org.]