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The Alberta Magazine Publishers Association is a member-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the people who create, publish, print and distribute the province’s rich diversity of publications.
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Throughout the year, AMPA offers professional development opportunities, consultations with industry experts, and hosts Canada’s largest magazine conference and awards gala to inspire members and elevate their publications.
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If you’re looking for a new opportunity, need to fill a role in your organization, are searching for the right contributor for a project, or want to share your time and talent in supporting AMPA and industry colleagues, we can help make a connection.
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AMPA is your source of the latest news about developments in Alberta’s magazine industry, opportunities, and emerging trends and best practices. We also offer an extensive collection of resources for those looking to enter the industry or veterans keen on continuous improvement.
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With each issue, Alberta magazines offer a fresh perspective on nearly every aspect of life in our province. No matter what your interest – current affairs, politics, fitness, literature, food, culture or more – there is a publication to keep you entertained and informed.

Photograph People and Portraiture

2025-2026

A compelling and unique photo of a person or group of people, that works in the context of the article. Awards are granted to the creator of the work. Entries must be shown in the magazine context, although accompanying text itself is not judged. If the entry is not from an article title page, please upload the title page image as well.

Finalists

Sweet Success

Photographer: Rob Olson

Wider Horizons

Maryna Mostova

Photographer: Amber Bracken

Alberta Views

Queen Line

Photographer: Blake Gordon

Mountain Life: Rocky Mountains

Bet on Edmonton

Bet on Edmonton

Photographer: Paul Swanson

Art Director: Kim Larson

Edify

Expert Advice

Photographer: Jared Sych

Leap

Past Winners

The Mascot Chronicles

Silver 2025 | The Mascot Chronicles

PHOTOGRAPHER: Chao Zhang

ART DIRECTOR: Michal Waissmann

Summit Magazine

Gold 2025 | Sanctuary

PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Olson

Wider Horizons

Gold 2024 | Winnie Chen

PHOTOGRAPHER: Curtis Trent

EDify

Wakefield Brewster

Silver 2024 | Wakefield Brewster

CREATIVE DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve Collins

Avenue

I Wanted To Have a Normal Life

Gold 2023 | I Wanted To Have a Normal Life

PHOTOGRAPHER: Colin Way

ART DIRECTOR: Kim Larson

EDify

From Pollyanna to Beloved Icon

Silver 2023 | From Pollyanna to Beloved Icon

PHOTOGRAPHER: Amanda Gallant

Legacy in Action

2022 GOLD | How Sam Prochazka Got His Sleep Back

Gold 2022 | 2022 GOLD | How Sam Prochazka Got His Sleep Back

PHOTOGRAPHERS : Cooper and O'Hara

EDify

2022 SILVER | The Energyphile

Silver 2022 | 2022 SILVER | The Energyphile

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jared Sych

CREATIVE DIRECTOR : Steve Collins

Avenue

2021 GOLD | January 8, 2020

Gold 2021 | 2021 GOLD | January 8, 2020

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Cooper and O'Hara

Edify

2021 SILVER | Alex Archbold and His Temple of Antiques

Silver 2021 | 2021 SILVER | Alex Archbold and His Temple of Antiques

PHOTOGRAPHER: Daniel Wood

Edify

2020 GOLD | Cutting Edge Kitchen

Gold 2020 | 2020 GOLD | Cutting Edge Kitchen

PHOTOGRAPHER : Bluefish Studios

ART DIRECTOR: Kim Larson

Avenue Edmonton

2020 SILVER | Ironmen

Silver 2020 | 2020 SILVER | Ironmen

PHOTOGRAPHER: Curtis Trent

ART DIRECTOR: Kim Larson

Avenue Edmonton

2019 GOLD | Will Gadd and the Temple of Silence

Gold 2019 | 2019 GOLD | Will Gadd and the Temple of Silence

John Price

Canadian Rockies Annual

2019 SILVER | Wild at Heart

Silver 2019 | 2019 SILVER | Wild at Heart

Cooper and O'Hara

Avenue Edmonton

2018 GOLD | Trash to Treasure

Gold 2018 | 2018 GOLD | Trash to Treasure

Cooper and O'Hara

Avenue Edmonton

2018 SILVER | Imagine

Silver 2018 | 2018 SILVER | Imagine

Colin Way

Avenue Edmonton

2017 GOLD | Twenty Minutes in Space

Gold 2017 | 2017 GOLD | Twenty Minutes in Space

Cooper and O'Hara

Avenue Edmonton

2017 SILVER | Chef Collaboration

Silver 2017 | 2017 SILVER | Chef Collaboration

Jason Stang

Avenue Calgary

2016 GOLD | Swimming Lessons

Gold 2016 | 2016 GOLD | Swimming Lessons

Brent Mykytyshn

Swerve

2016 SILVER | Premier Rachel Notley

Silver 2016 | 2016 SILVER | Premier Rachel Notley

Daniel Wood

Avenue Edmonton

2015 GOLD | Cultural Movement

Gold 2015 | 2015 GOLD | Cultural Movement

Jared Sych

Avenue Calgary

2015 SILVER | Laws of the Land

Silver 2015 | 2015 SILVER | Laws of the Land

Joey Podlubny

Alberta Venture

2014 GOLD | Fool of the New West

Gold 2014 | 2014 GOLD | Fool of the New West

James May

Alberta Views

2014 SILVER | The Ultimate Outsider

Silver 2014 | 2014 SILVER | The Ultimate Outsider

Grant Harder

Alberta Oil

2013 GOLD | Calling Nisku

Gold 2013 | 2013 GOLD | Calling Nisku

Curtis Comeau

Alberta Oil

2013 SILVER | Urban Renewal

Silver 2013 | 2013 SILVER | Urban Renewal

Jason Eng

Where Calgary