To honor the memory of Emyl Jenkins, who died in 2010, James River Writers presents an award to an organization or person who, as Emyl did, inspires a love of writing and writing education in Virginia.
An advocate for writers and their readers, Emyl had a knack for connecting both people and organizations. She shared her time and expertise with everyone she encountered. She encouraged writers at all levels, especially fledglings trying to get those first words down on the page. Her generous spirit and her enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone she touched, and her actions widened the circle of writing encouragement.
Jason Tesauro and Lee Gimpel at presentation of 2012 awards
More About Emyl
- A tribute by Virginia Pye
- Articles in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Danville Register & Bee
Articles About the Award
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