Former Awards Categories
Digital Presence
A magazine website, website redesign, microsite, mobile app, multimedia feature or any other specific digital project which: Demonstrates high editorial…
Cover
Judges assess entries for graphic elements and cover line content, that they reinforce each other through literal or subtextual means,…
Photograph: People and Portraiture
A compelling and unique photo of a person or group of people, that works in the context of the article….
Photograph: Landscape, Still Life and Architecture
A compelling and unique photo of a landscape, still life or architectural subject, that works in the context of the…
Photograph: Series or Essay
Any series of photographs from a single issue. Entries must be shown in the context of the article, though accompanying…
Illustration
A compelling and unique illustration that works in the magazine context. Entries must be shown in the magazine context. This…
Feature Design
The use of compelling imagery and graphic elements that work creatively and engagingly to support the story narrative. This award…
Art Direction for a Single Issue
The use of compelling imagery and graphic elements that work creatively and engagingly to support the issue’s theme. This award…
Service Journalism
Articles in this category include any how-to journalism, explanatory or informational piece which organizes information of a practical applicability to…
Profile
Articles in this category focus on a person or a group.
Poetry
Articles in this category include any work of poetry first published by the magazine. A collection of up to three…
Fiction
Articles in this category include any work of fiction first published by the magazine.
Feature Writing: Short
Articles in this category include any fact-based work of non-fiction of 2,000 words or less. Judging will emphasize writing quality,…
Feature Writing: Long
Articles in this category include any fact-based work of non-fiction of more than 2,000 words. Judging will emphasize writing quality,…
Essay
Articles in this category include those in which a writer’s perspective is paramount. Regular columns are eligible for entry in…
Emerging Writer
This award is open to non-fiction work written by current post-secondary students, recent grads or interns with a maximum three…
Editorial Package Print
Any collection of articles on a related theme in a single issue that reflects collaboration by editors and writers. Entries…
Alberta Story
Articles in this category must showcase a distinctly Alberta subject, flavour and flair. This is subject to broad interpretation but…
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