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Essay 2023

The category of Essay recognizes the best examples of stories that interprets a regional subject through the writer’s viewpoint.

Gold

Deep Like the River
Texas Highways
Roberto José Andrade Franco

Silver

Rewriting the Next Chapter
Cottage Life
Roy MacGregor

 

Bronze

A Cuentista’s Magic
New Mexico Magazine
Levi Romero

Merit

The Grandmother of All Ponderosas
Arizona Highways
Annette McGivney

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Public Issues 2023

Public Issues 2023

The category of Public Issues recognizes a story that is directly concerned with social, ethical, and/or legal issues within the magazine’s region. Gold The State of Maine v. Parole Down East Will Grunewald Beautifully executed, with a seamless integration of facts and storytelling. Didn’t glorify the violence but didn’t shy from it either. — IRMA

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Hed & Dek 2023

Hed & Dek 2023

The category of Hed & Dek looks at the quality of the headline display text and ability to draw the reader into the article. Gold Hocus Pocus Texas Highways Matt Joyce This has everything I want from a hed & dek. I adored the play on words and double meaning of “Hocus Pocus,” and I

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General Feature 35,000 or less circulation 2023

General Feature 35,000 or less circulation 2023

The category General Feature recognizes a story that does not fit in any of the other categories. Gold Tommy Comes Home Mountain Home David O’Reilly Well structured and a fascinating read. The throughline of Tommy’s history brought into the tale shows skill in finding the “why should I care” in the story. — IRMA Awards Jury

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