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February 4, 2012

Vancouver Writer Wins Dave Greber Freelance Writers Magazine Award

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 — MABC

Deborah Campbell, Vancouver freelance writer, is the 2008 winner of the recently redesigned Dave Greber Freelance Writers Magazine Award for her article published in the April 2008 issue of Harper’s magazine entitled, "Exodus: Where will Iraq Go Next?" Based on the two months she spent living among Iraqi refugees in Syria, the article is considered one of the most comprehensive accounts of the human story behind the ongoing Iraqi refugee crisis.

Shirley Dunn, developer of the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Magazine Award, will present the $2000 prize to Ms. Campbell on September 28, 2008 at the Word on The Street Book and Magazine Festival in Vancouver. The presentation of the prize is to be held at approximately 3 pm in the Magazine Life Tent. Check the Word on the Street website to read about the exciting activities planned between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Library Square, located Homer and Hamilton Streets between Robson and Georgia.

To learn more about the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award, visit www.greberwritingaward.com.