Art and Culture Feature
Gold
Arkansas Life, “Of House and Home” by Katie Bridges, June 2015
A well-executed piece and a well-chosen topic, extremely relevant to the magazine’s audience.
Silver
New Mexico Magazine, “A Gift From the Wind by John Muller, August 2015” by John Muller, August 2015
Wow, that is a very comprehensive look at a fascinating artistic family.
Bronze
Adirondack Life, “Rocking the Boathouse” by Elizabeth Folwell, At Home in the Adirondacks 2015
I found it captivating throughout. It feels like a very small but powerful story – I admire the content.
Award of Merit
Acadiana Profile, “Lache Pas” by Melanie Warner Spencer, December 2015/January 2016
A visceral and mature article. It’s very moving and as a reader, I can sense an importance in the tradition.
Award of Merit
Maine Boats, Home & Harbors, “Baskets With Spirit” by Billy Ray Simms, Issue 136 Boat Show 2015
Wow, this is how you cover an artist’s story.
Award of Merit
Yukon, North of Ordinary, “Rock ’N’ Roll, Caesar Salads, and a Missed Date with Royalty” by Leighann Chalykoff, Summer 2015
The story itself is entertaining and interesting and the never waivers in poignancy throughout the article.
Award of Merit
Saltscapes, “Lennie’s Dream” by Philip Lee, April 2015
Some very nice descriptive writing highlights this piece, particularly the lede and the end.
Additional Entries
Acadiana Profile, “Leading Ladies” by Michael Patrick Welsh, April/May 2015
Louisiana Life, “Artist Adventure” by John R. Kemp, January/February 2015
Louisiana Life, “Lost, Found & Saved” by Paul F. Stahls Jr., November/December 2015
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, “Playing by Heart?” by Bruce D. Snider, Issue 134 April/May 2015
Missouri Life, “Staring Down a Barrel” by Andrew Bridges, August 2015
Mountain Home, “The Queen of Glass” by Alison Fromme, May 2015
Texas Highways, “The Great State Fair of Texas” by Michelle Burgess, October 2015
Texas Highways, “In Country’s Country” by Randy Mallory, October 2015
