SABEW Canada Best in Business awards application deadline February 16

January 25, 2017 Editor News awardsbest in business awardssabew canada

If you're a freelance business writer, it's time to get your application ready for the 2017 SABEW Canada Best in Business awards competition.

There are 11 different award categories, including commentary, feature and investigative. Applications are open to SABEW Canada members in good standing. Freelancers even get a break on the entry fee, paying $30 USD instead of the regular $45 USD.

The entry deadline is midnight on February 16.

For detailed guidelines or to enter your work for an award, check out the SABEW Canada website.

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