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About AMPA
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 Series or Essay

2025-2026

Finalists

Bloom

Photographer: Julya Hajnoczky

Alberta Views

Polytech After Dark

Polytech After Dark

Photographers: Lexi Barclay, Carly Blackmore, Tanner Fletcher, Perry Le Bao, Spencer Nelson & Shawn Salberg

Wider Horizons

Booked and Buzzed

Booked and Buzzed

Photographer: Buffy Goodman

Art Director: Kim Larson

Edify

The Photo Annual

The Photo Annual

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Anatole Tuzlak, Andrew Strain, Ashley Voykin, Bryan Ralph, Dan Stewart, Graham McKerrell, Guy Fattal & Merlin Libicky

Forecast Ski

Past Winners

Run for the Children

Gold 2025 | Run for the Children

PHOTOGRAPHER: Amber Bracken

Alberta Views

January/February 2024 Home Ice Advantage

Silver 2025 | January/February 2024 Home Ice Advantage

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Chris Landry & Steve Collins

ART DIRECTOR: Steve Collins

Avenue

Water, Wind & Fire

Gold 2024 | Water, Wind & Fire

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

ART DIRECTOR: Shannon Swanson

Canadian Cowboy Country

Forecast Ski Photo Annual

Silver 2024 | Forecast Ski Photo Annual

EDITOR: Jeff Schmuck

Forecast Ski

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