The Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) is a North American professional association for ice hockey journalists writing for newspapers, magazines and websites.
[4][3] Members of the National Hockey League Broadcasters' Association vote for the Jack Adams Award (coaching),[1][4] while the NHL general managers vote for the Vezina Trophy (top goalie).
[1][4] Members of the National Hockey League Players' Association vote for the Ted Lindsay Award.
[4] The members of the PHWA also vote for the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame to professional hockey writers.
The association is dedicated to "preserving the rights and improving the access for members of the North American–based media who cover the sport of hockey all over the world".