Richard J. Margolis Award
For nonfiction writers of social-justice journalism
The Richard J. Margolis Award is given annually to a promising new journalist or essayist whose nonfiction work combines warmth, humor and wisdom and sheds light on issues of social justice.
The award honors the life of Richard J. Margolis (1929-1991), a renowned journalist, essayist and poet who gave eloquent voice to the rural poor, migrant farmworkers, Native Americans, aging adults and others whose voices are seldom heard. He also wrote several books for children.
The award combines a one-month residency at Blue Mountain Center, an acclaimed writers' and artists' colony in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, with a $10,000 prize (effective with the 2025 award). Finalists receive $1,000.
How to Apply for the Richard J. Margolis Award
The winner of the annual Richard J. Margolis Award is announced in November, with the Blue Mountain Lake residency taking place in the following summer or fall.
Applications are accepted year round but must be received by July 1 for consideration for the current-year award. Applications received after this date will be considered for the award in the following year.
Application Guidelines
Submit the following materials either as separate documents or combined into one or more documents as specified below:
A cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the award;
A project description of your current and anticipated work and what you will work on during your Blue Mountain residency;
A brief biographical note; and
Two to three samples of your work, published or unpublished, meeting the following criteria:
Nonfiction samples only (no fiction or poetry);
30 pages maximum; and
At least one sample being non-memoir material.
When submitting samples, please bear in mind the selection criteria for the Margolis Award. The award is designed to help developing journalists make progress on non-fiction writing projects that reflect important social values. The Selection Committee judges applications on the quality of the writing samples and the relevance and potential impact of the proposed project. Submitted samples should all be non-fiction pieces that give a clear indication of the applicant's ability to write well and apply journalistic skills effectively.
All materials may be emailed as PDF files (preferred!) to:
Please name all files starting with your last name (e.g., Smith-cover letter+description.pdf, Smith-writing sample.pdf, etc.).
If submitting paper materials, mail them to the address below. Please note that we cannot return samples.
c/o Margolis & Bloom
20 William Street
Suite 320
Wellesley, MA 02481
More information here.
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