Furman Bisher Sweepstakes Award

In honor of Furman Bisher, the late sports editor and columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the GSWA awards a prize in his name to the writer of the best story in each classification. A cash prize of $150 is awarded each year to the Furman Bisher Sweepstakes winner.

Note: Judges reserve the right to not give a sweepstakes award in any category based on participation or lack of qualified entries.

 

Previous winners

2016

Division I: John Boyette, Augusta Chronicle

Division II: Fletcher Page, Athens Banner-Herald

Division III: Chris Fernsler, Troup County News

2015

Division I: Stan Awtrey

Division II: Fletcher Page, Athens Banner-Herald

Division III: Brian Paglia, Clayton News Daily

2014

Division I: David Westin, Augusta Chronicle

Division II: Rachel Bowers, Athens Banner-Herald

Division III: Brian Paglia, Clayton News Daily

2012

Division I: Scott Michaux, Augusta Chronicle

Division II: Chris White, Athens Banner-Herald

Division III: Brian Paglia, Clayton News Daily

2011

Division I: Jonathan Heeter, Macon Telegraph

Division II: Mark Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald

Division III: David Rutz, Northside Neighbor

2010

Division I: Scott Michaux, Augusta Chronicle

Division II: Christine Troyke, Gwinnett Daily Post

Division III: Ben Munro, Jackson Herald

 

2009

Division I: Michael Carvell, AJC

Division II: David Ching, Athens Banner Herald

Division III: Mark Berryman, Franklin County Citizen