2027 IRMA Awards

Call for Judges

Founded in 1960, IRMA is a non-profit organization that provides professional development opportunities and camaraderie to its membership, made up from publications across North America. We also host an annual conference that includes a robust awards program to recognize the stellar work our members are producing. 

Now in its 47th year, the IRMA awards are an annual awards program that recognize the high-quality work being produced by regional magazines across North America and the Caribbean. All members of IRMA are eligible to enter the awards, judged by a panel of publishing professionals. The awards are handed out on the last night of IRMA’s annual conference. The purpose of the awards are to recognize and inspire members, and to raise their profile in the broader publishing industry.

By agreeing to volunteer to judge, you share your expertise (and judgement) in selecting the best in regional magazine writing, editing and design. Plus, we know you will enjoy diving into these magazines, where you’ll find lots of interesting ideas and inspiration.

Judges who accept will receive a series of entries to review in February-March 2027. Judges will be asked to rate each entry on a scale of 1-10 in three categories of evalution, for a total score out of 30, and to provide a brief comment of one-two lines.

As a token of our appreciation, IRMA will profile you on the IRMA website.

To volunteer or to learn more, email Joyce Byrne, Executive Director.