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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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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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2023-2024

Finalists

Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage

Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jason Franson

Alberta Views

Boyle Street

PHOTOGRAPHER: Alexander Shamota

Alberta Views

The New Buffalo Portraits

The New Buffalo Portraits

PHOTOGRAPHER: Rob Olson

Wider Horizons

Allies

PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Swanson

EDify

Water, Wind & Fire

Water, Wind & Fire

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Beth Allan, Craig Boehm, Shannon Bileski & Braydon Morisseau

ART DIRECTOR: Shannon Swanson

Canadian Cowboy Country

30 Best Things to Eat & Drink 2023

30 Best Things to Eat & Drink 2023

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jared Sych

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Steve Collins

FOOD STYLIST: Chris Landry

Avenue

Forecast Ski Photo Annual

Forecast Ski Photo Annual

EDITOR: Jeff Schmuck

Forecast Ski

Past Winners

Evidence of Habitation

Silver 2023 | Evidence of Habitation

PHOTOGRAPHER: Pieter De Vos

Alberta Views

Rod Sinclair: Eye of a Champion

Gold 2023 | Rod Sinclair: Eye of a Champion

PHOTOGRAPHER: Rod Sinclair and Contributors

ART DIRECTOR: Shannon Swanson

Canadian Cowboy Country

2022 GOLD | Fall Into Fashion

Gold 2022 | 2022 GOLD | Fall Into Fashion

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jared Sych;

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Steve Collins

STYLIST: Kara Chomistek

Avenue

2022 SILVER | Back to the Club

Silver 2022 | 2022 SILVER | Back to the Club

PHOTOGRAPHER : Aaron Pedersen

EDify

2021 GOLD | The Bench Mark

Gold 2021 | 2021 GOLD | The Bench Mark

PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve Collins

WestJet

2021 SILVER | Calgarians Share the Stories Behind Their Locally Made Face Masks

Silver 2021 | 2021 SILVER | Calgarians Share the Stories Behind Their Locally Made Face Masks

2020 GOLD | Who Keeps the Honey Industry Alive

Gold 2020 | 2020 GOLD | Who Keeps the Honey Industry Alive

PHOTOGRAPHER: Guillaume Nolet

Alberta Views

2020 SILVER | 25 Fav Eats

Silver 2020 | 2020 SILVER | 25 Fav Eats

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Cooper and O’Hara

ART DIRECTOR: Kim Larson

Avenue Edmonton

2019 GOLD | Cruise Control

Gold 2019 | 2019 GOLD | Cruise Control

Steve Collins

WestJet Magazine

2019 SILVER | On Track to Graduate

Silver 2019 | 2019 SILVER | On Track to Graduate

Doug Horner

Alberta Views

2018 GOLD | Culture & Beauty

Gold 2018 | 2018 GOLD | Culture & Beauty

Asim Overstands

Avenue Calgary

2018 SILVER | Uprooted

Silver 2018 | 2018 SILVER | Uprooted

George Webber

Swerve

2017 GOLD | Alter Egos

Gold 2017 | 2017 GOLD | Alter Egos

Wayne Simpson

Canadian Rockies Annual

2017 SILVER | Cougars: Rapid Momentum

Silver 2017 | 2017 SILVER | Cougars: Rapid Momentum

Colin Way

Summit

2016 GOLD | A Different Kind of Simikanis

Gold 2016 | 2016 GOLD | A Different Kind of Simikanis

Jessica Fern Facette

Eighteen Bridges

2016 SILVER | The Comeback

Silver 2016 | 2016 SILVER | The Comeback

Martin Tessler

Western Living