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Final Call for Entries

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Missed the early bird deadline? Fear not: you can still enter submissions for the 42nd National Magazine Awards until midnight (ET) on January 18th, 2019. There are 29 categories, honouring everything from investigative reporting to portrait and lifestyle photography. Browse through the full list of categories here.

Submitting is easy, and, if you hit a snag, you can always email us at staff@magazine-awards.com for a speedy response.

Still on the fence? Here are three great reasons to enter your work in this year’s awards:

  1. Your work will be read by the best of the best, as all entries are judged by top-notch, Canadian and international, experts.
  2. There’s a $1000 cash prize for Gold winners of written and visual categories.
  3. Celebrate Your Creators: Editors, publishers and art directors have the opportunity to reward creative talent.

Ready to start the submission process? Click here!

If your work is digital-focused or serves the B2B industry, check out our sister programs, the Digital Publishing Awards and the National Magazine Awards: B2B. The DPAs are accepting entries until January 31st, and the NMA: B2Bs are open for entries until February 1st.

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Categories Announced for the 42nd National Magazine Awards

The NMAF is thrilled to present the newly revised category lineup for the 2019 National Magazine Awards. The program features 29 categories, reflecting the Canadian media landscape and recognizing the outstanding achievements of the industry’s top magazine creators and publishers.

CategoryLineup

Category Lineup for the 42nd National Magazine Awards

Writing and Visual Awards, recognizing writers and visual creators, and rewarding Gold Medal winners with a $1000 cash prize. Both print and digital magazines are eligible.

  1. Long-form Feature Writing
  2. Feature Writing
  3. Short Feature Writing
  4. Columns
  5. Essays
  6. Investigative Reporting
  7. Fiction
  8. Personal Journalism
  9. Poetry
  10. Professional Article
  11. Profiles
  12. Service Journalism
  13. Best New Magazine Writer
  14. Illustration (including Spot and Photo Illustration)
  15. Portrait Photography
  16. Lifestyle Photography
  17. Photo Essay and Photojournalism
  18. One of a Kind Storytelling

Editorial Awards, recognizing teams of magazine editors, art directors creators, and other contributors, in print or digital magazines. New to this year’s lineup are Issue Grand Prix and Publisher Grand Prix.

19. Art Direction of a Single Article
20. Best Editorial Package
21. Art Direction grand Prix
22. Editor Grand Prix
23. Cover Grand Prix
24. Issue Grand Prix
25. Publisher Grand Prix

The four Grand Prix: Best Magazine Awards reward outstanding achievement in magazine publishing. These magazine consistently engage, surprise, and serve the needs of their readers.

26. Best Magazine: News, Business, General Interest
27. Best Magazine: Service & Lifestyle
28. Art, Literary, & Culture
29. Best Magazine: Special Interest

At the 42nd annual NMA Gala, we will also present the two highest honours bestowed to a magazine and an individual: Magazine Grand Prix and the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement.

The magazine which demonstrates overall excellence in bringing its publishing team together to create an outstanding product will be awarded the Magazine Grand Prix title (formerly Magazine of the Year). The individual who has offered innovative and creative contributions to the magazine industry will be presented with the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement. Note that for these special awards, there is no entry fee.

The call for entries opens December 17, 2018 and closes January 18, 2019.

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The NMAF is currently accepting nominations for individuals to serve on the juries for this year’s National Magazine Awards. Click here for more information.

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Julie Cailliau Elected President of the National Media Awards Foundation

0.jpgThe National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is pleased to welcome a new president to its Board of Directors. Julie Cailliau, associate publisher and editor-in-chief of Quebec’s Les Affaires, was elected for a two-year term. She replaces Nino DiCara, who served as president from 2016-2018 and who will remain on the board.

 

 

Julie Cailliau noted:

“These past few years, the NMAF has thrived in challenging times, expanding its focus to include dedicated digital publishing awards, all the while remaining committed to its flagship program. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and our stakeholders to help the NMAF build on its success and pursue its vital mission for our industry. Recognizing excellence in journalism and visual creation, and promoting the work of Canadian creators and publications, is more crucial than ever in the current media landscape. The NMAF and the industry alike have an opportunity to adapt and rise, and I’m eager to help guide our organization forward.”

The NMAF has also formally approved its board executive and new directors for 2018-2019.

Recently elected to serve on the NMAF Board of Directors are: Elamin Abdelmahmoud, editor, social media, and news curation at Buzzfeed Canada; Anna Minzhulina, freelance art director and designer; and Soneeka Patel, strategic account manager, broadcast, at Google Canada.

The NMAF would also like to honour its outgoing board members and thank them for their service to the Canadian magazine industry:

Joyce Byrne, publisher of Avenue Calgary, and past president of the NMAF, who has served on the Board of Directors since 2010.

Dan McPhee, head of media platforms at Google Canada, who served two years on the Board of Directors.

For a complete list of the NMAF Board of Directors please visit magazine-awards.com.

The 42nd annual National Magazine Awards
Submissions for the 42nd annual National Magazine Awards will be accepted starting in December 2018. Updated submissions information (categories, guidelines, etc.) will be posted to the NMAF website in the fall. Sign up for our newsletter  to stay up to date on announcements.

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Cover Grand Prix: 41st National Magazine Awards Nominees

What makes a magazine unputdownable? It arguably starts with what makes us pick one up: a bright, moving and eye-catching cover.
On May 1st we announced the nominees for the 41st National Magazine Awards, and we are excited to welcome Canada’s best writers, artists, editors, art directors, and more to the gala on June 1st. [Tickets]

Here’s a close-up look at the nominees for Cover Grand Prix.

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Going North

Cottage Life
Michelle Kelly, editor
Kim Zagar, art director

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LGBT+

esse arts + opinions
Sylvette Babin, editor
Studio Feed, art direction

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40 Years of Style

FASHION magazine
Noreen Flanagan, editor
Brittany Eccles, art director

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Your. Best. Summer. Ever.

FASHION magazine
Noreen Flanagan, editor
Brittany Eccles, art director

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Summer 2017, Men’s Edition

Globe Style Advisor
Andrew Sardone, editor
Benjamin MacDonald, art director

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Issue 64

Maisonneuve
Andrea Bennett, editor
Monika Waber, art director

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Truth First

New Trail
Lisa Cook, editor
Marcey Andrews, art director

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Love Your Body

NOW Magazine
Michelle da Silva, editor
Michelle Wong, art director

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Tim Hortons Meets the Machine

Report on Business
Duncan Hood, editor
Domenic Macri, art director

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Escaping America

The Walrus
Jessica Johnson, editor
Paul Kim, art director

The winner of the Cover Grand Prix will be announced on June 1st at the 41st NMA Gala in Toronto. Tickets are on sale now.
Check out all the nominees for the 41st National Magazine Awards.
Follow us on Twitter @MagAwards for all the nominations news and an awesome live feed on the night of the gala. #NMA18.

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Winners’ Circle: an exclusive event from the National Media Awards Foundation

2018 NOMINEES (1)
On Tuesday, May 29, the NMAF will present Winners’ Circle, a special event that will bring together award-winning and nominated writers, editors, artists, art directors to meet, mingle, pitch and learn about the value of diversity.
All National Magazine Awards winners, and past and current finalists are invited to join us at One King West Hotel in Toronto, from 12pm to 2:30pm for this exciting learning and networking activity. The event is FREE and includes a lunch for attendees.
The Value of Diversity: A Panel Discussion
The two-part event will begin with a panel discussion moderated by the national columnist for StarMetro, Vicky Mochama. A regular columnist for the Toronto Star, Vicky writes about issues at the intersections of race, politics, gender and migration.
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Vicky will be joined by panel members Andree Lau, Eternity Martis, Hadiya Roderique and Kyle Edwards for a discussion around the theme of diversity in the media.

 
Fast Pitch
After the panel presentation, it’s time to mingle and network with your peers. We’ll be facilitating introductions between writers, artists, editors and art directors. If you’re planning to attend and would like to have a chance to sit down with an award-winning writer/artist or an award-winning magazine editor or art director, let us know: events@magazine-awards.com.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you on May 29 from 12 to 2:30pm at One King West Hotel in downtown Toronto.
All nominees and winners from the National Magazine Awards are invited to attend. Contact us to RSVP or request more information. Please RSVP by May 23. Space is limited and available on a first come basis.