ARLINGTON, Texas - The winners in two categories of the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Writing Competition have been selected.

The 61st annual writing competition, which drew nearly 70 submissions, consisted of a News/Feature category and an Editorial category. Three winners were selected in each category and each winner will receive a certificate and a paid one-year membership in the International Bowling Media Association.

In the News/Feature category, for non-fiction stories concerning any individual, facility, equipment or organization related to tenpin bowling involvement, or coverage of a bowling tournament or event, the winners are:

* Bob Johnson, Bowlers Journal International, for his coverage of Bowling's U.S. Women's Open
* Thomas Madrecki, Bowlers Journal International, for his feature on USBC Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli
* Bill Vint, Bowlers Journal International, for his article on bowling legend Don Carter

In the Editorial category, for any opinion expressed in the media concerning a tenpin bowling-related subject, the winners are:

* Keith Hamilton, Bowlers Journal International, for his article on Pete Weber and "Q" ratings
* Fran Piraino, CNY Striker, for her tribute to Syracuse Bowling Hall of Famer Marty Piraino
* Lyle Zikes, Bowlers Journal International, on the 2012 Bowling's U.S. Women's Open finals

To be eligible, articles must have been published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012.