Illustration

Gold

Texas Highways, “National Park Perks” by Michael Crampton

Beautiful illustrations and layout. Bravo.

Silver

Arizona Highways, “June 30, 1956” by Mark Smith

I like that the story is being told without being overly dramatic. The breadth of the canyon in contrast to the relative smallness of the crash creates its own drama (could have worked without the planes, even).
The illustration pulls you in without resorting to shocking the reader.

Silver

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, “Behind the Scenes” by Caroline Magerl

The tone of the illustration harmonizes well with the story and the page. Communicates the idea with Elegance.

Bronze

Adirondack Life, “Vanishing Acts” by Janice Kun

Great vintage feel of illustrations. Really loved the spots of the beaver and moose.

Additional Entries

Louisiana Life, “The Stories We Tell” by Jason Raish

Missouri Life, “Santa’s Surveillance” by Harry Katz

Texas Highways, “Piece of My Heart” by Shannon Brady

Yukon, North of Ordinary, “Fishing Tale of the Big Brown Visitor” by Eleanor Rosenberg