In Order of Presentation

1
Public Interest
Honors magazine journalism that illuminates issues of national importance
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2
Design and Photography, News and Opinion
Honors the visual excellence of print and digital magazines covering politics, business, technology and entertainment
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3
Podcasting
Honors the outstanding use of audio content by magazine websites and digital-only magazines
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4
General Excellence, Service and Lifestyle
Honors publications covering fashion, food, travel and design as well as health, parenting, personal finance and active sports
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5
Columns and Commentary
Honors departments and features that exemplify the editorial mission of the publication
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6
Personal Service
Honors magazine journalism that serves readers’ needs and aspirations
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7
Video, News and Opinion
Honors coverage of politics, business, technology and entertainment
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8
General Excellence, Special Interest
Honors publications serving highly defined reader communities, including city and regional magazines
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9
Essays and Criticism
Honors interpretative and critical journalism
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10
Leisure Interests
Honors magazine journalism that provides practical information about recreational activities and special interests
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11
Design and Photography, Service and Lifestyle
Honors the visual excellence of print and digital magazines covering fashion, food, travel and design
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12
Website, Service and Lifestyle
Honors magazine websites covering fashion, food, travel and design
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13
Single-Topic Issue
Honors publications that have devoted a single print issue or a major digital package to the comprehensive examination of one subject
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14
Website, News and Opinion
Honors magazine websites covering politics, business, technology and entertainment
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15
Social Media
Honors the outstanding use of social accounts by magazine websites and digital-only magazines
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16
General Excellence, Literature, Science and Politics
Honors smaller-circulation general-interest magazines as well as publications covering media and the arts
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17
Digital Innovation
Honors the outstanding use of digital technology in magazine storytelling
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18
Feature Writing
Honors original, stylish storytelling
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19
Video, Service and Lifestyle
Honors coverage of fashion, food, travel and design
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20
Feature Photography
Honors the use of photography in a feature story, photo-essay or photo portfolio
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21
Reporting
Honors reporting excellence as exemplified by one article or a series of articles
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22
General Excellence, News, Sports and Entertainment
Honors publications covering politics, business, science and technology as well as society and culture
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