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Essay 2023

The category of Essay recognizes the best examples of stories that interprets a regional subject through the writer’s viewpoint.

Gold

Deep Like the River
Texas Highways
Roberto José Andrade Franco

Silver

Rewriting the Next Chapter
Cottage Life
Roy MacGregor

 

Bronze

A Cuentista’s Magic
New Mexico Magazine
Levi Romero

Merit

The Grandmother of All Ponderosas
Arizona Highways
Annette McGivney

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Recreation Feature 2023

Recreation Feature 2023

The Recreation category honors magazine journalism that focuses on recreational activities within a specific region. Judges evaluated originality, strength and consistency of reporting and writing, and on the value and usefulness of the content. Gold Literary Lovers Travel Guide Louisiana Life Cheré Coen Love this! Depth and history with a light touch. — IRMA Awards

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Cover 35,000 or less circulation 2023

Cover 35,000 or less circulation 2023

In the Cover category six judges across writing and design evaluated unity of the image(s) and text, and the use of typography, art, and design in conveying the message to potential readers. Gold On The Hunt Louisiana Life Contributors: Kevin Rabalais, Sarah George, Melanie Spencer Great, memorable photograph, filled with intimacy and emotion, so artful

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Public Issues 2023

Public Issues 2023

The category of Public Issues recognizes a story that is directly concerned with social, ethical, and/or legal issues within the magazine’s region. Gold The State of Maine v. Parole Down East Will Grunewald Beautifully executed, with a seamless integration of facts and storytelling. Didn’t glorify the violence but didn’t shy from it either. — IRMA

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