Two writer/photographers whose work appeared in ƹ϶Ƶ Cooperative Living (OCL) magazine have earned recognition by the Outdoor Writers of ƹ϶Ƶ in that organization’s annual Excellence in Craft awards competition. Chip Gross, OCL outdoors editor, and James Proffitt, a regular contributing writer, received a combined total of 12 awards for which the magazine was eligible.
Outdoor Writers of ƹ϶Ƶ 2021 Excellence in Craft awards
Best column
- 1st place: “Woods, Waters, and Wildlife,” by Chip Gross, compendium.
Best how-to article
- 2nd place: “Learning to ‘see’,” by Chip Gross, August 2020
Best magazine article
- 3rd place: “Stone Lab: Lake Erie’s little giant,” by James Proffitt, June 2020
Best travel article
- 3rd place: Little island, big race,” by James Proffitt, August 2020
Best environmental writing
- 2nd place: “Species on the edge,” by Chip Gross, May 2020
Best feature photo
- 1st place: “Glass blower,” by Chip Gross, October 2020
- 2nd place: “Rock jumper,” by Chip Gross, August 2020
- 3rd place: “Trout lily,” by Chip Gross, December 2020
Best nature photo
- 1st place: “River otter,” by Chip Gross, July 2020
- 2nd place: “American bittern,” by Chip Gross, April 2020
- 3rd place: “Bobcat,” by Chip Gross, November 2020
Best photographic series
- Second place: “Learning to ‘see’,” by Chip Gross, August 2020