We are pleased to reveal the Canadian creators who won Gold and Silver medals at this year’s National Magazine Awards: B2B gala. The gala was held at Arcadian Court in Toronto on June 5, 2026, and was co-hosted by Katie Underwood and Erik Mohr.
Silver and Honourable Mention certificates are available on request; please fill out this form to request a certificate.
Best Branded Content Collaboration: B2B / Meilleure collaboration de contenu de marque : B2B
Gold / Médaille d’or
Sovereign Insurance Ask the Experts with Newcom Media
Canadian Underwriter
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
2025 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey
Benefits Canada
Ninepoint Infographics with Newcom Media: Two Clients. Two Goals. One Fund.
Advisor.ca / Conseiller.ca / Investment Executive / Finance et Investissement
Best Editorial, Column, or Regularly Featured Department / Meilleur éditorial, chronique, ou rubrique régulière
Gold / Médaille d’or
Inside — Editor’s Notes
Canadian Interiors
Writer: Peter Sobchak
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
CIM Magazine
Writers: James Whyte, Vanessa MacLean, Craig Waldie, Chris Hachkowski
Contributors: Michele Beacom, Ryan Bergen
Canadian Grocer
Writer: Andrea Yu
Contributors: Kristin Laird, managing editor; Jackie Shipley, art director; Shellee Fitzgerald, editor-in-chief
Best Profile of a Company / Meilleur profil d’un énterprise
Gold / Médaille d’or
Stand-up robotics
EGBC Innovation
Writer: Shereen Lee
“A thorough and nuanced exploration of a complicated subject, balancing technical detail with clear, accessible storytelling. Most impressive is the way it foregrounds the human impact of innovation, helping readers understand not just how the technology works but why it matters in people’s lives.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Manulife Wealth’s ‘significant transformation’
Investment Executive
Writer: Jonathan Got
“Not afraid to probe beyond corporate messaging and ask the difficult questions that matter to readers — challenging leadership on technology rollouts and advisor fees adds real credibility and impact to the piece.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Powering progress with a can-do mindset
Canadian Fabricating & Welding
Writer: Lindsay Luminoso
Home Goods Merchandiser
Writer: Clare Tattersall
SeedMaster builds on Prairie roots with global growth
Canadian Fabricating & Welding
Writer: Lindsay Luminoso
Canadian Forest Industries
Writer: Andrew Snook
Iconic Brand: Keeping It Fresh
Franchise Canada magazine
Writer: Kym Wolfe
Best Profile of a Person / Meilleur Portrait
Gold / Médaille d’or
Keeper of the Faith
Queen’s Alumni Review
Writer: Tony Atherton
Contributors: Johnny C.Y. Lam, photographer; Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Beyond Beatlemania
The York University Magazine
Writer: Deirdre Kelly
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
How Al Meghji became one of Canada’s most trusted tax litigators
Canadian Lawyer
Writer: Carolyn Gruske
Investment Executive
Writer: Kevin Press
Leadership Profile: From the Mop to the Top
Franchise Canada magazine
Writer: Kirstyn Brown
Portrait du Dr Martin Plaisance
Profession Santé
Rédactrice : Anaïs Bouitcha
Best Feature Article: Trade / Meilleur article de fond : commercial
Gold / Médaille d’or
Get Buzzed: Honey Spirits in Canada
Poured Canada
Writer: Chelsea Clarke
Contributors: Margaret Spratt, editor; Daniel Costa, graphic designer; Jill Harris, publisher
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Parenthood to Practice: Building a Better Future for Mothers in Architecture
Azure
Writer: Sydney Shilling
Contributor: Brian Wong, art director
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
The Northern Miner
Writer: Frédéric Tomesco
La désinformation, une menace pour les entreprises ?
Gestion
Auteur : Jean-François Venne
Pharmacy Practice + Business
Writer: Rosalind Stefanac
Contributor: Vicki Wood, editor
Canadian Underwriter
Writer: Alyssa Di Sabatino
Contributor: David Gambrill, editor-in-chief
Through the Mind’s Eye: How neuroscience is recalibrating the built environment
Canadian Interiors
Writer: Rhys Phillips
Best Feature Article: Professional / Meilleur article de fond : professionnel
Gold / Médaille d’or
Hacking the System
Azure magazine
Writer: Eric Mutrie
Contributor: Brian Wong, art director
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Time to Disagree?
University Affairs
Writer: Hannah Liddle
Contributor: Edward Thomas Swan, art director
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Quand le crime organisé infiltre l’immigration étudiante au Canada
Affaires universitaires
Rédactrice : Marie-Lou Bernatchez
Collaborateur : Edward Thomas Swan, directeur artistique
Queen’s Alumni Review
Writer: Robert Gerlsbeck
Contributors: Rémi Thériault, photographer; Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Dossier sur les troubles du sommeil
Profession Santé
Rédacteur : Geoffrey Dirat
Collaborateurs : Christian Leduc, rédacteur en chef ; Dino Peressini, directeur artistique
Douglas
Writer: Jill Van Gyn-Carr
Contributors: Joanne Sasvari, editor; Jeffrey Bosdet, photographer; Kelly Hamilton, lead graphic designer
Profession Santé
Rédactrice : Anaïs Bouitcha
Collaborateurs : Christian Leduc, rédacteur en chef ; Dino Peressini, directeur artistique
Maybe Things Will Be Different This Time
Up Here Business magazine
Writer: Cooper Langford
Canadian Lawyer
Writer: Tim Wilbur
University of Toronto Magazine
Writer: John Lorinc
Contributor: Scott Anderson, editor-in-chief
Best News Coverage / Meilleure couverture de l’actualité
Gold / Médaille d’or
When Your Neighbour Starts a Trade War
Pivot
Writer: John Lorinc
Contributors: Douglas Dunlop, Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas, Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons
Silver / Médaille d’argent
As housing starts plummet, all eyes turn to development charges: What are they, after all?
Queen’s Park Briefing
Writer: Carolyn Gruske
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Mining industry optimistic in face of Trump threat
The Northern Miner
Writer: Colin McClelland
Les universités face à une période politique charnière
Affaires universitaires
Auteur : Mohamed Berrada
Collaborateur : Remie Geoffroi, illustrateur
Best How-To Article or Series of Articles / Meilleur article ou meilleure série d’articles de conseils pratiques
Gold / Médaille d’or
How to become a judge
Precedent
Writer: Daniel Fish
Contributor: Melissa Kluger, publisher
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Clinic
The Medical Post
Writer: Kylie Taggart
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Dossier sur les finances personnelles
Profession Santé
Auteur : Geoffrey Dirat
Collaborateurs : Christian Leduc, rédacteur en chef ; Dino Peressini, directeur artistique
Profession Santé
Auteur : Geoffrey Dirat
Collaborateurs : Aude Boivin Filion, rédactrice en chef adjointe ; Mélissa Pelletier, journaliste au pupitre
Comment gérer un patient non-adhérent
Profession Santé
Rédactrice : Anaïs Bouitcha
Collaborateurs : Christian Leduc, rédacteur en chef ; Dino Peressini, directeur artistique
Best Series of Articles / Meilleure série d’articles
Gold / Médaille d’or
Generation Next Thinking
Canadian Grocer
Writer: Rebecca Harris
Contributors: Shellee Fitzgerald, editor-in-chief; Kristin Laird, managing editor; Jackie Shipley, art director
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Tariff Wars
Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine
Writers: Laura Pratt, Amy Bostock, Morag Mckenzie, Sotos LLP, Megan Lee, Ned Bell
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
The State of Post-Secondary Education
University Affairs / Affaires universitaires
Writers: Angela Mombourquette, Moira MacDonald, Martine Letarte
Contributors: Brooklin Holbrough, illustrator; Katrin Emery, illustrator; Edward Thomas Swan, illustrator; Marie-Lou Bernatchez, contributor
Pivot
Writers: Andrew Raven, John Lorinc, Stephanie Matas
Contributors: Paul Ferriss, Douglas Dunlop
CIM Magazine
Writers: Sarah St-Pierre, Dinah Zeldin, Ailbhe Goodbody
Up Here Business magazine
Writers: Arty Sarkisian, Karli Zschogner, Amy Kenny, Kirsten Murphy
Revue PLAN de l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Auteurs : William Thériault, Annie Labrecque, Gabrielle Anctil
Best Photograph / Meilleure photographie
Gold / Médaille d’or
Turning to Trades
Douglas
Photographer: Jeffrey Bosdet
Contributors: Tammy Schuster, editor; Kelly Hamilton, lead graphic designer
Silver / Médaille d’argent
U of T President Meric Gertler
University of Toronto Magazine
Photographer: Wade Hudson
Contributor: Vanessa Wyse, creative director
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Western Alumni Magazine
Photographer: Sarah Wright
Contributors: Raj Grainger, design/art direction; Althea Blackburn-Evans, publisher; Marcia Steyaert, editor-in-chief; Megan Stacey, senior editor; Paul Fraumeni, senior editor
University of Toronto Magazine
Photographer: Nick Iwanyshyn
Contributor: Vanessa Wyse, creative director
Markham Stouffville Hospital magazine
Photographer: Shlomi Amiga
Contributors: Bryan Borzykowski, editorial director; Glynis Ratcliffe, managing editor; Taryn Dufault, art director
Vie de Château
Photographe : Marie H Rainville
Collaborateurs : Manuela Bartolomeo, styliste ; Elissa Bibaud, mannequin ; Melissa Sanabria Perez, cheveux et maquillage
Best Illustration / Meilleure illustration
Gold / Médaille d’or
Beyond Opioids, for U of T Med Magazine’s Pain Issue
U of T Med Magazine
Illustrator: Jud Haynes (with guidance from Magazine Art Director Mark Bennett)
Contributor: Mark Bennett
“A compelling look at the overwhelming nature of the opioid epidemic, rendered with striking restraint in colour.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Best Topical Reporting: AI & Technology / Meilleur reportage thématique : IA et technologie
Gold / Médaille d’or
Look Again: Deepfakes and the Trust Problem with AI
Pivot
Writer: John Lorinc
Contributors: Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
L’intelligence artificielle s’invite dans l’architecture
Esquisses
Auteur : Jean-François Venne
Applications intelligentes de scribes médicaux : les grandes possibilités de ces nouveaux outils
Le Médecin du Québec
Auteure : Elyanthe Nord
Best DEI Reporting / Meilleure reportage DÉI
Gold / Médaille d’or
I’m Every Woman
Benefits Canada
Writer: Sonya Singh
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Queer Engineers Belong Here
Engineering Dimensions
Writer: Sharon Aschaiek
Contributor: Nicole Axworthy, managing editor
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Power Play: How CPAs are helping women’s pro sports thrive
Pivot
Writer: Jessica Patterson
Contributors: Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas
Halal investment options expand for Muslim clients
Investment Executive
Writer: Noushin Ziafati
Best Special Report / Meilleur reportage spécial
Gold / Médaille d’or
2025 Report Card series research package
Investment Executive
Writers: Jonathan Got, Sangjun (John) Han, Roland Inacay, Katie Keir, Ciara Lalor-Lindo, James Langton, Alisha Mughal, Michelle Schriver, Sai Tamanna Sharma and Noushin Ziafati
Other Contributors: Kristen Chew, Alisha Hiyate, Tiana Kirton, Carole Le Hirez, Diane Lalonde, Guillaume Poulin-Goyer, Kevin Press and Jason Stacey
Silver / Médaille d’argent
The Long Road to Equity
University Affairs / Affaires universitaires
Writer: Lesley Evans Ogden
Other Contributor: Valerie Bordeleau, illustrator
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Neighbourhood Pharmacy Gazette
Writer: Karen Welds
Canadian Grocer
Writer: Shellee Fitzgerald
Contributors: Kristin Laird, managing editor; Jackie Shipley, art director
Best Art Direction of a Single Article or Opening Spread / Meilleure direction artistique d’un article ou double page d’ouverture
Gold / Médaille d’or
Forever Connected
Indiescreen
Contributors: Andrew Addison, editor-in-chief; Kyle Schruder RGD, creative director; Meleana Conquer, designer
“The art direction is defined by a cohesive visual language — iconography, imagery, and photography curated to mirror the tone and nuances of the subject matter. The visuals fit the narrative and its themes beautifully, blending high-quality photos, unique typography, and custom illustrations into something truly memorable.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Feeding Change
Western Alumni Magazine
Contributors: Raj Grainger, design/art direction; Sarah Wright, photographer; Althea Blackburn-Evans, publisher; Marcia Steyaert, editor-in-chief; Megan Stacey, senior editor; Paul Fraumeni, senior editor
“A commanding lead image uses high-contrast lighting to immediate effect, elevated by a sophisticated typographic treatment that integrates seamlessly with the visual. Bold and original — the perfect approach for a story about innovation and disruption.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Indiescreen
Contributors: Andrew Addison, editor-in-chief; Kyle Schruder RGD, creative director; Ysabella Ocampo, designer
Lucrative and Lawful, yet . . . Offshore
Pivot
Contributors: Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons
Old Times Magazine
Contributors: Rose Pereira, art director; Evaan Kheraj, photographer; Jenny Prior, editor and director of content and creative
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributor: Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributor: Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Indiescreen
Contributors: Andrew Addison, editor-in-chief; Kyle Schruder RGD, creative director
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributor: Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributor: Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Best Cover / Meilleure page couverture
Gold / Médaille d’or
Feeding Change
Western Alumni Magazine
Contributor: Raj Grainger, design/art direction; Sarah Wright, photographer; Althea Blackburn-Evans, publisher; Marcia Steyaert, editor-in-chief; Megan Stacey, senior editor; Paul Fraumeni, senior editor
“The team behind Feeding Change reframes ordinary food as precious and scarce through a deceptively simple ‘In Case of Emergency — Break Glass’ device, communicating the story before a single word is read. Gorgeous, almost painterly photography paired with clean typography that never competes with the image creates a cover where every element earns its place.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Silver / Médaille d’argent
A University Transformed
University of Toronto Magazine
Contributors: Wade Hudson, photographer; Vanessa Wyse, art director; Scott Anderson, editor-in-chief
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Indiescreen
Contributors: Andrew Addison, editor-in-chief; Kyle Schruder RGD, creative director; Jenny Gagnon RGD, designer; Ysabella Ocampo, designer; Meleana Conquer, designer; Lenore Ramirez RGD, designer
When Your Neighbour Starts a Trade War
Pivot
Contributors: Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons
Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine
Humber River Health magazine
Contributors: Shlomi Amiga, director of photography; John Montgomery, art director; Bryan Borzykowski, editorial director; Jennifer Goldberg, director of strategy; Glynis Ratcliffe, managing editor
U of T Med Magazine
Contributor: Mark Bennett
University Affairs
Contributor: Remie Geoffroi, illustrator
Best Art Direction of a Complete Issue / Meilleur direction artistique d’un numéro
Gold / Médaille d’or
Fall/Winter 2025
Western Alumni Magazine
Contributors: Raj Grainger, design/art direction; Althea Blackburn-Evans, publisher; Marcia Steyaert, editor-in-chief; Megan Stacey, senior editor; Paul Fraumeni, senior editor
“Smart and purposeful art direction packed with inventive visual assignments that deepen each story rather than simply decorate it. A wide range of layouts keeps the pages engaging while maintaining strong clarity and legibility — a sophisticated example of how variety, structure, and storytelling can coexist on the page.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Summer 2025
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributors: Alex Beshara, director of marketing and publications; Ruth Dunley, editor; Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
“An unconventional cover is just the surprising start. The strength of this issue lies in the breadth and quality of its photographic assignments, with great visual pacing, a judicious use of pull quotes, and a nice balance of white space to showcase stories that resonate with its readership.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributors: Alex Beshara, director of marketing and publications; Ruth Dunley, editor; Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Pivot
Contributors: Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons
U of T Med Magazine
Contributor: Mark Bennett
Humber River Health magazine
Contributors: John Montgomery, Glynis Ratcliffe, Jennifer Goldberg, Bryan Borzykowski
Best Podcast / Meilleur balado
Gold / Médaille d’or
What’s on Dec?
Canadian Underwriter
Contributors: Jason Contant, associate editor; David Gambrill, editor-in-chief; Andrew McFadyen, director, video production; Brad Ling, senior video producer; Emily Ferrier, social media producer; Michaela Manchisi, graphic communications project manager; Katie Ngo, graphic communications project specialist; Anna-Christina Di Liberto, director, content solutions
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Advisor.ca
Contributors: Kevin Press, editorial director; Alisha Hiyate, managing editor; Noushin Ziafati, associate editor; Andrew McFadyen, director, video production; Brad Ling, senior video producer; Emily Ferrier, social media producer; Jason Stacey, graphic designer; Michaela Manchisi, graphic communications project manager; Anna-Christina Di Liberto, director, content solutions
The Catalysts: Medical science and discovery podcast
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University
Contributors: Allan Lewis, producer; Megan Morris, producer; April Kemick, producer; David Creces, technical producer; Patrick Morley, host
Best Editorial Newsletter / Meilleure infolettre éditoriale
Gold / Médaille d’or
Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine Email Newsletter
Environmental Science & Engineering
Contributors: David Nesseth, contributing editor; Peter Davey, managing and online editor
“Environmental Science & Engineering consistently delivers a newsletter with real purpose. It does an excellent job turning complex industry topics into clear, useful insight, making it a genuinely valuable read for professionals who rely on it to stay informed.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Franchise Canada magazine
Contributors: Alyssa Thulmann, content producer; Joelle Kidd, editor
Best Editorial Package / Meilleur dossier thématique
Gold / Médaille d’or
The Standing Up For Science Issue
U of T Med Magazine
Contributors: Betty Zou, Blake Eligh, Jim Oldfield, Linda Quattrin, Erin Howe, Scott Fotheringham, Alison Motluk, Mark Bennett, Roberta Brown, Gabrielle Giroday, Heather McCall, Emma Jones
“The Standing Up for Science issue delivered powerful storytelling with content that truly resonated with its audience. Through a dynamic blend of illustration, photography, and bold pull quotes, the design kept complex ideas engaging, accessible, and compelling throughout.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Silver / Médaille d’argent
Issue 30 – The Epicureans
Block
Contributors: Kristina Ljubanovic, editor-in-chief; Yasemin Emory, Whitney Geller, Jacqueline Lane, creative directors; Mélanie Ritchot, commissioning editor; Catherine Dean, photo & illustration editor; Michael Nyarkoh, assistant photo & illustration editor; Ralph Damman, Grant Irving, design; Catherine Connes, translation; Suzanne Aubin, Jane Fielding, Lesley Fraser, copyediting and proofreading; Jeremy Paul, Maryam Siddiqi, Daniel Bromberg, Sara Baron Goodman, Camilla Sampson, Jennifer Foden, Kristina Ljubanovic, Mélanie Ritchot, Sydney Loney, Joseph Solomon Pepper, writing; Kagan McLeod, Roya Delsol, Lindsey Gazel, Sameer Farooq, Daniel Bromberg, Alison Slattery (Two Food Photographers), Kathleen Fu, Jason Logan, Nolan Pelletier, art, illustration and photography
“The Epicureans issue stood out for its thoughtful bilingual layout, maintaining clear distinction between languages without compromising legibility or hierarchy. Paired with fresh and engaging subject matter, it offered content that felt both new to the market and highly relevant to its audience.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Western Alumni Magazine
Contributors: Althea Blackburn-Evans, publisher; Marcia Steyaert, editor-in-chief; Megan Stacey, senior editor and writer; Paul Fraumeni, senior editor; Raj Grainger, design/art direction; Jeff Renaud, writer; Crystal Mackay, writer; Alice Taylor, writer
Azure magazine
Contributors: Elizabeth Pagliacolo, editor-in-chief; Brian Wong, art director; Eric Mutrie and Stefan Novakovic, senior editors; Simon Lewsen, contributor
Humber River Health magazine
Contributors: Bryan Borzykowski, editorial director; Jennifer Goldberg, director of strategy; Glynis Ratcliffe, managing editor; Mark Brown, executive editor; John Montgomery, art director; Devon Scoble, project manager
Pivot
Contributors: Douglas Dunlop, Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas, Pamela Steer, Brian Bethune, Andrew Raven, John Lorinc, Melissa Robertson, Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons
Constas
Collaborateurs : Agence 37e avenue
Best Issue / Meilleure numéro
Gold / Médaille d’or
Summer 2025
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributors: Alex Beshara, director, marketing and publications; Ruth Dunley, editor; Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Silver / Médaille d’argent
2025
Nations
Collaborateur : Zane Buchanan, éditeur
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Western Alumni Magazine
Contributors: Althea Blackburn-Evans, publisher; Marcia Steyaert, editor-in-chief; Megan Stacey, senior editor; Paul Fraumeni, senior editor; Raj Grainger, design/art direction; Amanda Jackman, assistant editor; Trista Walker, assistant editor
Western Alumni Magazine
Contributors: Althea Blackburn-Evans, publisher; Marcia Steyaert, editor-in-chief; Megan Stacey, senior editor; Paul Fraumeni, senior editor; Raj Grainger, design/art direction; Amanda Jackman, assistant editor; Trista Walker, assistant editor
Rapport Magazine
Contributors: April Kemick, publisher; Emily Leighton, senior editor; Allan Lewis, creative director; Megan Morris, art director; Aegis Design Inc., design
Queen’s Alumni Review
Contributors: Alex Beshara, director, marketing and publications; Ruth Dunley, editor; Wendy Treverton, graphic designer
Best Magazine / Meilleur magazine
Gold / Médaille d’or
“A good story is just as important as a good layout: Western Alumni Magazine, Queen’s Alumni Review, and University of Toronto Magazine are great examples of B2B magazines that place both strong content and thoughtful design at the centre.”
— NMA: B2B Jury
Honourable Mentions / Mentions honourables
Acknowledgements
The NMAF gratefully acknowledges its government funders: the Government of Canada, the Ontario Arts Council, and Ontario Creates.
A special thank you to Bronwyn James and Kade Renaud, who created this year’s stunning visuals.
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