Owen J. McNamara

The Owen J. McNamara Excellence in Writing Award is a "best-of-the-best" recognition for writing. The recipient is selected annually from the winners of the NESHCo Lamplighter Awards writing competitions. 

The award is a tribute to the late Owen J. McNamara, a NESHCo member who, in his career as a newspaper reporter and editor, senior public affairs manager at Boston University's medical center, and author, set the standard for clear, concise yet elegant writing that recognized the audience and context. McNamara also served as a writing mentor to several generations of NESHCo members. 

All award winners in the writing categories are automatically entered. 

There is no additional cost for this category.