T.J. Schwanky Voted Best Outdoor Columnist in Canada
On June 4, 2011, author T.J. Schwanky received top honours from the Outdoor Writers of Canada for his Spike Camp Musings column, titled Pack Dogs, in Alberta Outdoorsmen. In addition to his win in the Magazine Column category, Schwanky also took home second place honours in the Ducks Unlimited Wetlands Appreciation Award for a feature that appeared in Alberta Outdoorsmen and third place for a photo titled Yukon Dreams that also appeared in Alberta Outdoorsmen.

The Outdoor Writers of Canada is Canada’s oldest professional writing organization and each year the group recognizes Canada’s top outdoor communicators through their National Communication Awards. Schwanky has taken home numerous awards for his writing and video work in the past but this is his first win in the Magazine Column category.