Awards to Our Members

Ina Coolbrith Award

The CWC Central Board, bestows this award on a member for exemplary service to CWC and/or the Central Board.

The California Writers Club and our branch award members for special contributions to their club and the writing community. We celebrate these special members, writers, and people.

Louise Boggess Award

Honoring our founder, Louise Boggess, this award recognizes a member who has performed the most valuable services to the branch in the preceding year.

Jack London Service Award

Every two years a branch nominates a member for this state award honoring exemplary volunteer service to the California Writers Club.

2023 Awards

  • Carole Bumpus

    Long-term leader, past branch president, board member, NorCal Representative, and so much more, Carole Bumpus was awarded the Ina Coolbrith Award by the CWC Central Board, which bestows the award to honor a member for exemplary service to CWC and/or the Central Board. Congratulations, Carole! Well earned!

  • Sue & Steve Barizon

    This year’s Louise Boggess Award goes to ever unstoppable and enthusiastic Sue Barizon, along with her stalwart husband and ex-officio member at large Steve. Oh … how we all feel warmly hosted by their congenial setup, environment, and perfect service! Thank you two so much!

  • Tim Flood

    Every two years, the State CWC honors outstanding volunteer service by branch individuals. One of the highest honors bestowed to members, the Jack London Award recognizes “that special someone at your branch who maintains a superior and sustained record of stepping forward unselfishly in the spirit of volunteerism.”