December 20, 2002 — The Bowling Writers Association of America annually awards a $1,000 college scholarship to a male or female bowler who takes journalism courses and is interested in a career as a professional or amateur writer or broadcaster. The sport of bowling desperately needs young people who enjoy the sport of bowling and are eager to spread the word through their stories or broadcasts.
BWAA's goal is to honor a high school senior or collegian at its 2003 annual convention in Knoxville, Tenn. If two outstanding entries are received, there is a good chance that two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Deadline for all nominations is February 1, 2003. Any questions about the scholarship should be to forwarded to Dick Evans, BWAA Bowling Media Scholarship Committee chairman.
Click here to view the nomination form for the BWAA Bowling Media Scholarship.
Jason Couch was voted Bowling Writers Association of America Bowler of the Month for December by a select panel of the organization, BWAA President Lyle Zikes announced today.
Couch, a 33-year-old left-hander from Clermont, Fla., defeated Ryan Shafer, Elmira, N.Y., 266-224 in the deciding contest of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tournament of Champions at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., to capture his 10th career PBA Tour title and become the first player in PBA history to win three consecutive “T of C” events.
Norm Duke, a fellow resident of Clermont who won his 20th career PBA Tour championship at the PBA Cambridge Credit Classic in Syosset, N.Y., was a distant runner-up in the balloting.