i-5 Publishing Recognized by The Dog Writers Association ofAmerica in Annual Writers Competition

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--i-5 Publishing, a leading media technology company, todayannounced that it was honored by The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) in its 2015Writing Competition.

The company and writers associated with the company received 15 nominations and won threeawards, including:

Magazines - Category: Annual, Special Interest, or Any Other Subject Books - Category: Club SpecialPublications The AKC New Complete Dog Book Special Awards - The Adoptashelter.com Adopt aHomeless Dog Award Rachel Phelps, 10 Ways to Help Animals, Petcha.com

We are happy to be recognized once again by the DWAA for our dog-centric writing and publishingexcellence across print and digital, said i-5 Publishing chief executive officer, Keith Walter. Theseawards are a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams and our ongoingcommitment to the canine world.

The winners were announced at the DWAA banquet on February 14, 2016, at the Hotel Pennsylvaniain New York City.The event precedes the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Winners received the prestigious DWAA Maxwell Medallion, named in honor of the late MaxwellRiddle, who co-founded the 81-year-old organization. Sponsors also awarded cash grants for specialwriting awards.

Other nominations for the company and associated writers, included:

Category: Magazines, Single, Related, or All-Breed Category: Magazine Articles, Health or GeneralCare Deb Eldredge, DVM, P is for Prostate, Dogs in Review Category: Magazine Articles, RescueMeredith Wargo, Aged to Perfection, Rescue Me Category: Article/Columns - Art or Any Other TopicMeredith Wargo, Spay/Neuter Progress Report, Rescue Proud Category: Special Award: North ShoreAnimal League America Award Kelly Cabell Pulley, Diversity, Dogster.com Category: Online Articlesor Blog - Health and General Care Deb Eldredge, DVM, Dog Bones and Safety, Petcha.com Category:Online Article or Blog - Rescue Meredith Wargo, The Plight of Greyhounds Abroad,Rescueproud.com Category: Opinions/Editorials Allan Reznik, Showable vs. Show Quality, Dogs inReview Category: Special Award: The Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Book or ArticleTeoti Anderson, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training, i-5 Press Category: Books - Rescue or AdoptionTracy Libby, The Rescued Dog Problem Solver, i-5 Press Category: Books - Training or Sports TeotiAnderson, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training, i-5 Press Category: Special Award: DWAA Pat SantiMemorial Friends of Rescue Award Meredith Wargo, Aged to Perfection, Rescue Me

About i-5 Publishing

i-5 Publishing is a leading media technology company that creates remarkable content focusing onlifestyle experiences for avid enthusiasts and informed specialty audiences. Our dedicatedprofessionals ideate, design, and create iconic content and services that deliver audiences across allplatforms. Founded in 2013, i-5 Publishing is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information,visit www.i5publishing.com.

About The Dog Writers Association of America

The Dog Writers Association of America is the most recognized professional writing associationdevoted to dogs. Founded on February 13th, 1935, by a group of editors and publishers invited tothe Westminster Kennel Club, the DWAA now includes over 500 members. DWAA encompasses allaspects of the world of dog writing and publishing showing, performance, behavior, training, health,and the human-animal bond. For 81 years, DWAA has helped members share ideas for articles,helped with interviews, and discussed fees and contracts. For editors and publishers, DWAArecommends members, helps with topics for articles, and suggests sources and interview subjects.For more information visit the newly relaunched web site www.dogwriters.org, follow us onFacebook at Dog Writers Association of America or on twitter at @DWAA_US.