Journalism – 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.

The Digital Publishing Awards are proud to announce the launch of the digitalpublishing.blog— a new leading reference for digital publishers and media professionals.
This new online resource aims to assist both established and emerging talents of Canada’s digital publishing landscape with relevant, timely, educative and compelling information about their industry. Promotion of award-winning digital content, design, creators and innovation will be posted regularly through a digest of relevant industry news, events and developments, as well as profiles that promote the creative work of Canadian digital publishers.

DPA on NMA — Award-winning Canadian digital publications.

We’ll publish compelling interviews with industry professionals describing the distinct processes behind their award-winning work From conceptualization to execution, we’ll speak with a wide range of digital media experts.
First up, we’re delighted to share our conversation with Jude Isabella, editor in chief of Hakai Magazine. Jude was a key member of the team that launched Hakai back in 2015 and has since served as a contributing writer and editor in chief. Based in Victoria, B.C. Hakai is an online magazine that explores science, society, and the environment from a coastal perspective. JudeQuotenb

Interested in reading more compelling conversations? The folks at the DPAs will be catching up with a variety of digital media experts eager to share their own tips and tricks— everything from starting a successful online magazine to creating visually captivating, interactive news stories. Watch for our next interview with The Globe and Mail’s digital designer Christopher Manza.

Be sure to follow digitalpublishing.blog for updates on media job postings and industry events across the country.
ABOUT THE DIGITAL PUBLISHING AWARDS
The Digital Publishing Awards (DPAs) were created in consultation with Canada’s leading producers and creators of digital publishing. The DPAs recognize and promote excellence by Canadian digital publishers and content creators through an annual program of awards and national publicity efforts.
The nominees for the 2017 Digital Publishing Awards will be announced on April 25 and the awards soirée will take place on June 1 in Toronto.
The Digital Publishing Awards are on Twitter @dpawards.

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Announcing the Nominees of the 2018 National Magazine Awards

The Digital Publishing Awards launch all new industry blog