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Overall Art Direction 35,000 or more circulation

Gold

Down East by Mirek Jurek

Tie for Gold

Gold

Cottage Life by Kim Zagar

Silver

Arizona Highways by Barbara Glynn Denney, Keith Whitney, Jeff Kida

Bronze

Texas Highways by Mark Mahorsky, Jane Wu

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Magazine Writer of the Year 35,000 or less circulation

Magazine Writer of the Year 35,000 or less circulation

Gold Arkansas Life, Jordan Hickey I like this writer a lot. The writing has its own rhythm, maybe even a melody that makes it feel musical.  Silver Acadiana Profile, Will Kalec Heaps of talent here. I have read many writers who can craft a decent narrative, but few who can surround the reader with a story.

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Art Direction of a Single Story 35,000 or less circulation

Art Direction of a Single Story 35,000 or less circulation

Gold Acadiana Profile, “Best New Restaurants “ by Sarah George Great packaging and use of graphics and typography across the spreads. Love the font and the image choices — it all ties together yet feels distinct. Silver Arkansas Life, “The Naturalist” by Emma Devine I love the black and white photography with the intentional use

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Profiles 35,000 or more Circulation

Profiles 35,000 or more Circulation

Gold Down East, “Liberty’s Prison” by Jesse Ellison I liked this profile.  Silver Arizona Highways, “The Maverick” by Kelly Vaughn The last sentence leaves me hanging—this is a very good read. Nicely designed.  Silver New Mexico Magazine, “The Godfather” by Carmella Padilla A great introduction to an author who was new to me. Bronze Cottage

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