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For years I avoided joining the professional writer’s organizations in favor of an independent approach to networking and relationship building. That worked well for a while, but then I hit a plateau. During that time I joined several writer's and media organizations.
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Grits Gresham Shooting Sports Communicator Award

In honor of Grits Gresham, POMA and the National Shooting Sports Foundation developed the
POMA/NSSF Grits Gresham
Shooting Sports Communicator Award
The award recognizes communicators within the firearms, shooting sports, and/or Second Amendment arenas who grasp the ideals, foster the commitment, and display the talent Gresham has shown during his storied career.
The award is presented at the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, during the opening night festivities.
Nominate a journalist
Nominations for the award are accepted from outdoor industry professionals year round. To nominate a journalist, simply complete the online nomination form. Honorees are selected by a POMA committee of past award recipients and member journalists.
Grits Gresham Award Honorees2007 – J. Wayne Fears | The Hat
Recipients of the Grits Gresham Shooting Sports Communicator Award are presented with a bronzed, well-worn, low-profile cowboy hat of Gresham's. When honorees hold it in their hands, they know they're holding and making history. |
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When you saw it across a room or even in silouhette against a dusk sky, you knew who stood beneath it. The hat became part of the legend and the man - Grits Gresham.