Publication Award Program
About the program
This program recognizes the efforts and contributions made by aquarium societies and their members to promote interest in the Tropical Fish hobby by sharing information and encouraging communication by way of a hobby publication.
Previous Winners
Want to see good examples of writing and artwork.
Take a look at the 2005 Publication Award Winning Entries and 2006 Publication Award Winning Entries.
Articles and Artwork from non-commercial publications during a calendar year are submitted for consideration by the eligible society. There are 30 categories for consideration. Some awards offer a junior level competition based on the age of the individual author.
Just a few of the categories for consideration are:
- Best Editor and Publication, more than six (6) issues
- Best Editor and Publication, six (6) or fewer issues
- Best Spawning Article under 500 words
- Best Spawning Article 500-1000 words
- Best Article on a Genus of fish
- Best Article on a species of fish
- Best Do-It-Yourself Article
How do I enter?
Go to our Publication Awards "How to Enter" page.
About the Federation of American Aquarium Societies (FAAS)
The Federation of American Aquarium Societies (FAAS), formed in 1973, is a service organization of and for aquarium societies of North, Central and South America.
2006 FTop News
2007 Publication Awards Posted
Check out the winning articles from the 2007 Publications Awards. Most of the winning entries are available in PDF format to download or reprint in your own clubs publication.| Check it Out |
FAAS Mailing List
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New Program
Intro to Killifish by Charlie Grimes
Charlie Grimes, one of the best-known Killifish experts, has donated a program to FAAS. Download and play Introduction to Killifish at one of your society meetings. FAAS log-in required to download.
Check out Our Guides
Our download section now contains new guides such as "How to Start an Aquarium Society" and "How to Plan and Run Aquarium Society Meetings".
Join FAAS Online: It's Free!
Joining FAAS is free! Please add your society to our directory. Once approved, you will receive access to member-only areas of FAAS where you can download programs, articles and more.
Read this article for complete information about the directory system.
