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Department 2021
Gold
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Cottage Life, “Waterfront” by Cottage Life staff and contributors
Exactly what you want from a magazine Department section.
There is a structure that is easily replicable and comforting to the reader, yet there is enough flexibility to keep things fresh and surprise the reader.
Silver
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New Mexico Magazine, “Destinations” by John McCauley, Steve Gleydura, and Kate Nelson
I _really_ like this department.
There’s something about the single large image that has a Texas-size impact.
Bronze
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Oklahoma Today, “The Market” by Lori Duckworth, Steven Walker, and Nathan Gunter
The singular focus and the stunning, creative visual storytelling (and design) make this a stunner.
What an imaginative and powerful way to showcase local businesses. Nice job.
Award of Merit
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Texas Highways, “Open Road” by Michael Hoinski, Mark Mahorsky, Ashley Burch, and Chris Linnen
Admittedly I have a soft spot for essays and applaud publications that carve out space for them. And this one is a great example of how this type of storytelling can add much to the editorial mix, engage readers, and allow for voice and perspective informed by a sense of place that make memorable work.