Fantasy Sports Writers Association


The Fantasy Sports Writers Association is an organization that represents journalists in the United States who cover fantasy sports. It was founded in 2004. According to its website, the organization's mission is to "be a voice for writers in the arena of fantasy sports. Moreover, the organization, through its executive staff and board of directors, will strive to promote and acknowledge the hard work and dedication shown by fantasy sports writers throughout the industry." Andy Behrens serves as the President of the FSWA. The website can be found at www.FSWA.org

History

The association was founded in 2004. Ryan Houston was the first president, succeeded by Kirk Bouyelas in 2006, Mike Beacom in 2008, and Andy Behrens in 2014. Near the end of each calendar year, nominations are made through a blind process. A group of judges with teaching backgrounds and a familiarity with fantasy sports narrows down the submissions to a group of typically 3-5 finalists. A second group of judges then chooses the best submission in each category. The finalist are typically announced in January with winners announced about a month later. In order to garner more of an audience for the industry awards, the last few have been broadcast live on Sirius XM radio's Fantasy Sports channel.

Writing Awards

The Fantasy Sports Writers Association has been providing awards since 2004 to honor the industry's best writers. The awards are typically presented each January at a meeting of the organization in Las Vegas. Many of the winners come from sites and publications dedicated to fantasy sports, while others come from general-purpose sports publications.

Past winners

2017 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Gary Davenport, Fantasy SharksWriter of the Year - Todd Zola, MastersballHumor Article of the Year - Sammie Reid, Rotogrinders
Best Article on the Web - Jeff Ratcliffe, Pro Football FocusBest Article on the Net - Jim Sannes, numberFireRacing Writer of the Year - Mark Taylor, Rotowire
Best Article in Print - Jamey Eisenberg, CBSBest Article in Print - Tim McCullough, FantasyProsGolf Writer of the Year - Adam Daly-Frey, Fantasy Golf Insider
Best On-Going Series - Tyler Loechner, Pro Football FocusBest On-Going Series - Scott Engel, RotoExpertsBasketball Writer of the Year - Benny Ricciardi, GuruElite
Best Publication - Football DiehardsBest Publication - RotoWireCollege Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, Yahoo
Podcast of the Year - The Fantasy FootballersPodcast of the Year - USA TodayPodcast of the Year - Rotowire
Hockey Writer of the Year - Doug Shain, Bankster DFS
Soccer Writer of the Year - Andrew Laird, RotoWire
Newcomer of the Year - James McCool, DraftKings
Video of the Year - Yahoo Fantasy Football Live
Radio Show of the Year - Pro Football Focus - Jeff Ratcliffe

2016 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Jeff Zimmerman, RotowireWriter of the Year - Ray Murphy, Baseball HQHumor Article of the Year - Chris Mitchell, RotoExperts
Best Article on the Net - Drew Loftis, New York PostBest Article on the Net - Michael Rathburn, RotowireRacing Writer of the Year - Mark Taylor, Rotowire
Best Article in Print - Jeff Zimmerman, RotowireBest Article in Print - Rob Leibowitz, RotoHeavenGolf Writer of the Year - Michael Riek, Rotowire
Best Series - Brandon Murchison, RotoExpertsBest Series - Ray Flowers, Fantasy AlarmBasketball Writer of the Year - Ryan Knaus, Rotoworld
Best Publication - Football DiehardsBest Publication - RotoworldCollege Writer of the Year - John McKechnie, Rotowire
Podcast of the Year - Draft SharksPodcast of the Year - USA TodayPodcast of the Year - Rotowire
Hockey Writer of the Year - James Capone, Scout
Newcomer of the Year - Juan Carlos Blanco, Rotowire
Video of the Year - Yahoo Fantasy Football Live
Radio Show of the Year - Pro Football Focus - Jeff Ratcliffe

2015 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, YahooWriter of the Year - Mike Podhorzer, FangraphsHumor Article of the Year - Chris Liss, Rotowire
Best Article on the Net - JJ Zachariason, NumberfireBest Article on the Net - Ryan Bloomfield, Baseball HQRacing Writer of the Year - CJ Radune, Rotowire
Best Article in Print - Gary Davenport, Fantasy SharksBest Article in Print - Dave Regan, RotowireGolf Writer of the Year - Jeff Bergerson, Fantasy Golf Insider
Best Series - Robert McMann, RotoExpertsBest Series - Logan Hitchcock, Daily RotoBasketball Writer of the Year - Ryan Knaus, Rotoworld
Best Publication - USA Today Sports: Fantasy FootballBest Publication - Ron Shandler's Baseball ForecasterCollege Writer of the Year - Christopher Feery, Footballguys
Hockey Writer of the Year - Andrew Fiorentino, Rotowire
Newcomer of the Year - Alex Chamberlain, Fangraphs
Video of the Year - Pat Mayo, FNTSY
Podcast of the Year - Christopher Harris, HarrisFootball
Radio Show of the Year - Jeff Mans and Tommy G on SiriusXM

2014 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Steve Schwarz, The Sports NetworkWriter of the Year - Michael Rathburn, RotowireHumor Article of the Year - Ken Crites, Rotowire
Best Article on the Net - Walter Collazo, Fantasy SharksBest Article on the Net - Benny Ricciardi, DFS ReportRacing Writer of the Year - Eric McClung, FF Toolbox
Best Article in Print - Matt Lutovsky, Sporting NewsBest Article in Print - Steve Gardner, USA TodayGolf Writer of the Year - Gibb Pollard, RotoGrinders
Best Series - Evan Silva, RotoworldBest Series - Jeff Zimmerman, FanGraphsBasketball Writer of the Year - Aaron Bruski, Rotoworld
Best Publication - USA Today Sports: Fantasy Football 2014Best Publication - USA Today Sports: Fantasy Baseball 2014College Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, Yahoo!
Hockey Writer of the Year - Jesse Pantuosco, The Sports Network
Newcomer of the Year - Dan Ciarrocchi, SB Nation
Video of the Year - Yahoo Fantasy Football Live
Podcast of the Year - Dan Back, RotoGrinders Daily Fantasy Fix
Radio Show of the Year - RotoExperts on SiriusXM

2013 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Dave Richard, CBSWriter of the Year - Jason Collette, RotowireHumor Article of the Year - Thomas McFeeley, RotoExperts
Best Article on the Net - Mike Clay, Pro Football FocusBest Article on the Net - Todd Zola, ESPNRacing Writer of the Year - Daniel Dobish, RotoExperts
Best Article in Print - Alessandro Miglio, Pro Football FocusBest Article in Print - David Martin, Baseball HQGolf Writer of the Year - Greg Vara, Rotowire
Best Series - Salvatore Stefanile, XN SportsBest Series - Erik Siegrist, RotowireBasketball Writer of the Year - Jesse Pantuosco, The Sports Network
Best Publication - Fantasy Football ProForecastBest Publication - RotoworldCollege Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, Yahoo!
Hockey Writer of the Year - Jesse Pantuosco, The Sports Network
Newcomer of the Year - Pat Thorman, Pro Football Focus
Video of the Year - CBS, Fantasy Baseball Today, Adam Aizer, Scott White, Nando Di Fino and Al Melchior
Podcast of the Year - Patrick Davitt, Baseball HQ Radio
Radio Show of the Year - Rotowire Fantasy Sports Today, Jeff Erickson, Chris Liss, Derek VanRiper, Andrew Martinez and Jason Thornbury

2012 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, Yahoo! SportsWriter of the Year - Alex Beckey, Baseball HQHumor Article of the Year - Matt Lutovsky, The Sporting News
Best Article on the Net - Alessandro Miglio, Pro Football FocusBest Article on the Net - Jack Moore, RotoWireRacing Writer of the Year - C.J. Radune, RotoWire
Best Article in Print - Allie Fontana, Football DiehardsBest Article in Print - Matt LutovskyGolf Writer of the Year - Daniel Dobish, RotoExperts
Best Series - Patrick Mayo, RotoExpertsBest Series - Patrick DiCaprio, USA TodayBasketball Writer of the Year - Brian McKitish, ESPN
Best Publication - Sports IllustratedBest Publication - The Sporting NewsCollege Writer of the Year - Jesse Siegel, RotoWire
Hockey Writer of the Year - Janet Eagleson, RotoWire
Newcomer of the Year - Scott Spratt, Pro Football Focus

2011 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Ladd BiroWriter of the Year - Chris Ryan, RotoExpertsHumor Article of the Year - Ladd Biro
Best Article on the Net - Jeff Paur, RealTimeBest Article on the Net - Tristan Cockcroft, ESPNRacing Writer of the Year - Daniel Dobish, RotoExperts
Best Article in Print - Jeff Stotts, RotoWireBest Article in Print - David Regan, RotoWireGolf Writer of the Year - Daniel Dobish, RotoExperts
Best Series - Adam Levitan, RotoworldBest Series - Ray Flowers, Baseball Guys/RotoWireBasketball Writer of the Year - Carson Cistulli, RotoWire
Best Publication - Sports IllustratedBest Publication - The Sporting NewsCollege Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, Yahoo! Sports
Hockey Writer of the Year - Mark McLarney, RotoWire
Newcomer of the Year - Mark Bloom, RotoExperts

2010 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Ladd BiroWriter of the Year - David Regan, RotoWireHumor Article of the Year - Chris Ryan, RotoExperts
Best Article on the Net - Tim McCulloughBest Article on the Net - Derek VanRiper, RotoWireRacing Writer of the Year - Mark Taylor, RotoWire
Best Article in Print - Cory Bonini, KFFLBest Article in Print - Chris Liss, RotoWireGolf Writer of the Year - John McNamara, RotoWire
Best Series - Ryan Bonini, KFFLBest Series - David Regan, RotoWireBasketball Writer of the Year - Brian McKitish, ESPN
Best Publication - Football CheatSheetsBest Publication - The Sporting NewsCollege Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, Yahoo! Sports
Hockey Writer of the Year - Janet Eagleson
Newcomer of the Year - Lane Rizzardini

2009 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Ryan Bonini, KFFLWriter of the Year - Scott White, CBSSports.comHumor Article of the Year - Mike Gilbert, RotoExperts
Best Article on the Net - Derek VanRiper, RotoWireBest Article on the Net - David Regan, RotoWireRacing Writer of the Year - Mark Taylor, RotoWire
Best Article in Print - Ted Carlson, FanballBest Article in Print - Brent Hershey, USA Today Sports WeeklyGolf Writer of the Year - Scott Pianowski, Yahoo! Sports
Best Series - Adam Levitan, RotoworldBest Series - David Regan, RotoWireBasketball Writer of the Year - Andre Snellings, RotoWire
Best Publication - Pro Football Weekly / Yahoo! SportsBest Publication - RotoWireCollege Writer of the Year - Brad Evans, Yahoo! Sports
Hockey Writer of the Year - Sean Allen, ESPN

2008 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Jay Clemons, Sports IllustratedWriter of the Year - Jeff Erickson, RotoWireHumor Article of the Year - Jeremy Fisher, Fantasy Football Trader
Best Article on the Net - Chris Liss, RotoWireBest Article on the Net - Eno Sarris, Baseball GuysRacing Writer of the Year - Mark Taylor, RotoWire
Best Article in Print - Dan Grogan, AthlonBest Article in Print - Andy Behrens, YahooGolf Writer of the Year - John McNamara, RotoWire
Best Major Media Article - Dave Richard, CBS SportsBest Major Media Article - Matt Lutovsky, Sporting NewsHockey Writer of the Year - Sean Allen, ESPN
Best Series - George Winkler, Sporting NewsBest Series - Scott White, CBS SportsBasketball Writer of the Year - Sergio Gonzalez, CBS Sports
Best Publication - RotoworldBest Publication - RotoWireCollege Writer of the Year - Adam Mankuta, RotoWire

2007 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Gregg RosenthalWriter of the Year - Jeff EricksonHumor Article of the Year - John Paulson
Best Article on the Net - Jason PowellBest Article on the Net - Peter BeckerRacing Writer of the Year - Christopher Harris
Best Article in Print - Joe LevitBest Article in Print - Will CarrollGolf Writer of the Year - Ross Devonport
Best Major Media Article - Vinny IyerBest Major Media Article - Christopher HarrisHockey Writer of the Year - Janet Eagleson
Best Series - John RakowskiBest Series - Eric KarabellBasketball Writer of the Year - Andre' Snellings
Best Publication - RotoWireBest Publication - RotoWire-

2006 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Scott EngelWriter of the Year - Brendan RobertsRacing Writer of the Year - Christopher Harris
Best Article on the Net - Matthew BerryBest Article on the Net - Peter SchoenkeGolf Writer of the Year - Scott Coombs
Best Article in Print - Kirk BouyelasBest Article in Print - William CarrollHockey Writer of the Year - Janet Eagleson
Most Humorous Article - Garett MathenyMost Humorous Article - Matthew BerryBasketball Writer of the Year - Matthew Berry
Best Major Media Article - Christopher HarrisBest Major Media Article - Matthew Berry-
Best Series - John GeorgopoulosBest Series - Brendan Roberts-

2005 Award Winners--
Football AwardsBaseball AwardsOther Awards
Writer of the Year - Eric KarabellWriter of the Year - Trace WoodRacing Writer of the Year - Christopher Harris
Best Article on the Net - Lenny PappanoBest Article on the Net - Brian McKitishGolf Writer of the Year - Greg Vara
Best Article in Print - Micheal FabianoBest Article in Print - William Carroll-
Most Humorous Article - John NemoMost Humorous Article - Matthew Berry-
Best Major Media Article - Ken DaubeBest Magazine Advertising Campaign - RotoWire-
Best Series - Michael Fabiano--

2004 Award Winners
Football Awards
Writer of the Year - Bob Harris
Best Article on the Net - Tristan Cockcroft
Best Article in Print - Sam Caplan
Most Humorous Article - JK Rupprecht
Best Major Media Article - Matt Watson
Best Series - Greg Kellogg

Several members of the industry have been nominated for and won multiple awards. The leaders - by individual and media outlet - are listed below:
All-Time Most Wins - Individual-
WinsWriter
9Brad Evans
6Christopher Harris, David Regan
5Matthew Berry, Mark Taylor
4Daniel Dobish, Janet Eagleson, Matt Lutovsky, Chris Liss
3Will Carroll, Brian McKitish, Ladd Biro, Jesse Pantuosco, Derek VanRiper, Jeff Erickson, Jeff Zimmerman, Jeff Ratcliffe

All-Time Most Wins - Media Outlet-
WinsOutlet
61Rotowire
16RotoExperts
14ESPN, Yahoo
12Sporting News
11Rotoworld
10CBS
9ProFootballFocus
8TalentedMrRoto, USA Today
5Baseball HQ

All-Time Most Nominations - Individual-
NominationsWriter
15Brad Evans
14David Regan
13Chris Liss, Chris Harris
11Tristan Cockcroft, Patrick Mayo
9Matthew Berry, Andy Behrens, John Georgopoulos, Ladd Biro, Daniel Dobish, Scott Engel
8Heather Cocks, Matt Lutovsky, Jeff Erickson, Mark Taylor
7Janet Eagleson, Alessandro Miglio, Jeff Zimmerman, Jeff Ratcliffe, Derek Van Riper, Scott Pianowski
6Ray Flowers, Scott White, Greg Vara, Mike Rathburn, JJ Zachariason

All-Time Most Nominations - Media Outlet-
NominationsOutlet
190Rotowire
70RotoExperts
42ESPN
38TalentedMrRoto, Sporting News
36Yahoo Sports
29CBS
24Rotoworld
23Pro Football Focus
21RotoGrinders
15Sports Grumblings
14Football Diehards
11Baseball HQ, USA Today
9KFFL, Fangraphs, numberFire
8Sports Illustrated, Fanball

Hall of Fame

In 2010, the FSWA established a Hall of Fame to honor fantasy sports writers, publishers, and editors "who possess a distinguished body of work and/or those who have helped to advance the careers of others in the fantasy sports industry."
The classes of writers inducted into the Hall of Fame are below.
Class of 2010
Greg Ambrosius
Matthew Berry
Scott Engel
Eric Karabell
Greg Kellogg

Class of 2011
David Dodds
Brandon Funston
Emil Kadlec
Nate Ravitz
Peter Schoenke
Ron Shandler

Class of 2012
Ryan R. Bonini
Tristan H. Cockcroft
William Del Pilar
Michael Fabiano
Dan Grogan
Bob Harris
James Quintong

Class of 2014
John Hunt
Matthew Pouilot
Jeff Erickson

Class of 2016
Peter Kreutzer
Lenny Melnick
Ian Allan