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Art Direction Grand Prix: 41st National Magazine Awards

The National Magazine Award for Art Direction Grand Prix honours the individual responsible for the best art direction of an entire issue of a magazine.
This year’s National Magazine Awards jury considered an incredible array of magazines for the prize. On May 1st we announced the nominees for the 41st National Magazine Awards, and we are excited to welcome Canada’s best photographers, art directors, stylists, writers, editors, and more to the gala on June 1. [Tickets]

Here’s a close-up look at the 8 finalists for Art Direction Grand Prix.

Pigment

Dînette magazine
Hélène Mallette, directrice artistique

LGBT+

esse arts + opinions
Studio Feed, art direction

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Anniversary: Celebrating 30 Years

Inuit Art Quarterly
Emily Tu, Edmond Ng, art directors

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LSTW
Carolyne De Bellefeuille, directrice artistique

Tim Hortons meets the machine

Report on Business
Domenic Macri, art director

Issue 23: Cheese

SAD Mag
Pamela Rounis, art director

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Volume 37: Future Legacies

The Site Magazine
Carey van der Zalm, art director

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Spécial nos parents

URBANIA
Nicolas Boissy, directrice artistique

The winner of the National Magazine Award for Art Direction 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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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.

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Announcing the Nominees of the 2018 National Magazine Awards

Congratulations to the finalists of the 41st National Magazine Awards. The winners will be presented at the NMA Gala on June 1, 2018 at the Arcadian Court in Toronto. Tickets are on sale at magazine-awards.com.

Nominations List (PDF)
Gala Info & Tickets
Version française

This year, 197 Canadian magazines from coast to coast to coast—English and French, print and digital—entered the best of their editorial and design to the National Magazine Awards, submitting the work of more than 2000 writers, editors, photographers, illustrators, art directors and other creators.
The NMAF’s 150 volunteer judges have nominated a total of 208 submissions from 81 different Canadian magazines for awards in 29 written, visual, integrated and special categories.
Gold, Silver and Honourable Mention awards will be announced at the Arcadian Court in Toronto on June 1, at the 41^st National Magazine Awards gala. Gold winners in Writing and Visual Awards categories receive a cash prize of $1000.
Credit Changes: The deadline to make any changes to your nomination credit is Friday May 4. Email staff@magazine-awards.com to make any credit changes to your nomination.
For sponsorship enquiries please contact NMAF Managing Director Barbara Gould at staff@magazine-awards.com.

Grand Prix: Best Magazines

Nominees – Best Magazine: General Interest

Nominees – Best Magazine: Service

Nominees – Best Magazine: Lifestyle

Nominees – Best Magazine: Fashion & Beauty

Nominees – Best Magazine: Special Interest

Nominees – Best Magazine: Art & Literary

Editorial Awards

Nominees – Editor Grand Prix

Nominees – Art Direction Grand Prix

Nominees – Art Direction of a Single Magazine Article

Nominees – Best Editorial Package

Nominees – Cover Grand Prix

Writing & Visual Awards

Nominees – Long-Form Feature Writing

Nominees – Feature Writing

Nominees – Short Feature Writing

Nominees – Columns

Nominees – Essays

Nominees – Investigative Reporting

Nominees – Fiction

Nominees – Personal Journalism

Nominees – Poetry

Nominees – Professional Article

Nominees – Profiles

Nominees – Service Journalism

Nominees – Best New Magazine Writer

Nominees – Illustration

Nominees – Portrait Photography

Nominees – Lifestyle Photography

Nominees – Photojournalism & Photo Essay

Nominees – One of a Kind Storytelling

Congratulations to all of the nominees!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The NMAF gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.
We are also thankful for the support of CDS Global, the Reader’s Digest Foundation, Cision, Goetz Storytelling, Impresa Communications, Magazines Canada, RedPoint Media and Marketing Solutions, Rolland Paper, Solisco, The Arcadian Court, Very Good Studios and the Feathertale Review.
For sponsorship enquiries please contact NMAF Managing Director Barbara Gould at staff@magazine-awards.com.
GALA TICKETS
The NMAF will welcome Canada’s top writers, artists, editors, art directors, publishers and other creators to the 41st annual National Magazine Awards gala. Gold, Silver, and Honourable Mention awards will be announced on June 1, 2018 at the Arcadian Court in Toronto. Tickets are on sale now at magazine-awards.com.
Gold winners in Writing and Visual Awards categories receive a cash prize of $1000. Silver winners receive an awards certificate. All other finalists receive Honourable Mention.
CREDIT CHANGES
The deadline to make any changes to nominations credit is Friday, May 4, 2018. Email staff@magazine-awards.com to make any credit changes to your nomination.
Download the complete list of nominations (PDF) to check your nominations credit.

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Paid Internship with the National Media Awards Foundation

Indigenous Community Outreach Intern: the National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is seeking applications for one paid Internship position beginning in May 2018.
Description: This initiative, made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation, is designed to provide a young Indigenous individual with the unique opportunity to develop their communication and writing skills, broaden their network, and gain exposure in the magazine publishing community.
The role of the Community Outreach Intern is to help the Foundation deepen relations with Indigenous authors and publications; encourage the Indigenous publishing community to get involved as stakeholders in all aspects of NMAF’s programming and showcase the stellar Indigenous creators in Canada and beyond. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Communications Manager and the Managing Director and specifically will:

Create, launch and manage a national awareness campaign of the National Media Awards Foundation’s programs among Indigenous creators, artists and magazine professionals;
Research and create a database of Indigenous publications and creators;
Initiate outreach initiatives to promote the National Magazine Award and Digital Publishing Awards Call for entries;
Support for the submissions process, judging process, and awards production.
Handle communications and outreach with the Indigenous magazine industry
Assist with the research and production of content featuring award-winning Indigenous creators for the NMAF blog and other social media channels;
Assist with other ongoing projects to promote the NMAF and its various initiatives.

Requirements:

Familiar with the Indigenous publishing community
Pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in the fields of Communications, Publishing, Administration, Public Relations, Journalism or similar;
Exceptional communication skills;
Ability to work independently and on deadline with goal-oriented projects;
Solid writing and editing skills;
Career aspirations in the Canadian magazine industry or similar;
Strong interest in fulfilling the mandate and vision of the National Media Awards Foundation.

The individual must be Indigenous.
Opportunities:

Gain practical knowledge of the Canadian magazine industry;
Play an important role in the execution of NMAF projects and events;
Make a great first impression on writers, editors, publishers and other members of the industry;
Enhance your skill set in communications, publicity, administration, writing, editing and non-profit organizations;
Learn more about Canadian magazines from the NMAF’s wonderful team of staff, board members and stakeholders;
Participate in two of Canada’s most cherished and important cultural programs, the National Magazine Awards and the Digital Publishing Awards.

Terms and Remuneration: The length of the contract will be from May 2018-May 2019. The average weekly commitment is 10 hours per week. Working hours are flexible, and the work can be completed remotely. This internship is paid at a rate of $18/h.
Applications: Candidates should submit

A cover letter demonstrating their specific interest in the internship; and
A resume.

Please send applications by email to NMAF Communications Manager Émilie Pontbriand at emilie@magazine-awards.com.