About Us
Founded in 1948, the American Society of Journalists and Authors is the nation's largest professional organization of independent nonfiction writers. Our membership consists of outstanding freelance writers of magazine articles, trade books, and many other forms of nonfiction writing, each of whom has met ASJA's exacting standards of professional achievement.
Full awards guidelines at https://www.asja.org/what-we-do/awards/awards-rules-and-guidelines/