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2012 Gold Award: ACC Docket (July/August 2012)

January 12, 2013 By admin

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ACC Docket (July/August 2012)
Judge’s Comments: The gold winning title is the complete package—starting with a compelling cover design, useful content throughout the issue along with a strong commitment to the association members. The graphics used throughout the issue keep the reader interested and engaged in the departments and columns and feature stories. Each feature story has a unique design that complements the well written editorial. It is hard to put this issue down.

Entrant Details
Association of Corporate Counsel
ACC Docket (July/August 2012)
Contact: Ms. Laurie Adamson

Filed Under: 2012, 2012 Gold, ACC Docket (July/August 2012), Association of Corporate Counsel, Monthly Trade Association Magazine

2012 Silver Award: Forward Magazine | November/December 2012

January 12, 2013 By admin

Monthly Trade Association Magazine

Forward Magazine | November/December 2012

Judge’s Comments: The association sums up their readership best in this statement from the Statement of Purpose: “Forward’s readers are also readers of Forbes, Inc. magazine, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Because of that, readers expect quality reporting, stunning photography and illustrations, and design elements that allow them to digest information visually.” This entry exemplifies the association’s expectations. This issue has a clean and crisp design throughout with a strong emphasis on the feature stories. The design elements make it easy for the ready to jump into the issue and stay interested through columns, departments and well written feature stories. There is also a strong tie to the association’s website as many references lead readers to go to the website for more in-depth information.

Entrant Details
Metals Service Center Institute
Forward Magazine | November/December 2012
Contact: Ms. Ashley DeVecht

Credited Vendors & Partners
Imagination Publishing, Publishing Company

Filed Under: 2012, 2012 Silver, Forward Magazine | November/December 2012, Metals Service Center Institute, Monthly Trade Association Magazine

2012 Bronze Award: The Language Educator – October 2012

January 12, 2013 By admin

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The Language Educator - October 2012

Judge’s Comments: This is a sophisticated and targeted membership title with a strong awareness of the member needs. The design is crisp and clean throughout the issue. The colorful graphics in the front of the book columns and departments grab the reader’s attention right away. The feature continues this creative use of graphics and strong design. The association is committed to getting the members up to date on technology issues with a special focus on social media in one of the features.

Entrant Details
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in partnership with Goulah Design Group
The Language Educator – October 2012
Contact: Mr. Marty Abbott

Filed Under: 2012, 2012 Bronze, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in partnership with Goulah Design Group, Monthly Trade Association Magazine, The Language Educator - October 2012

2011 Gold Award: tED magazine

January 20, 2012 By admin

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TED magazine

Judge’s Comments: This winning title has it all—a dynamic cover design, excellent content, useful ideas in the columns and departments and strong social media presence.  The cover design beckons you to read this issue.  The graphics used throughout the issue break up the copy to make it easier for the reader to navigate the user friendly information.  The special section called the “Green Room” stands out with a striking design and well written content.   There are tags throughout the issue encouraging the reader to check the President’s blog and to follow the association on Twitter for the latest government affairs news.

Entrant Details
NAED/tED magazine
TED magazine
Contact: Ms. Misty Byers

Filed Under: 2011, 2011 Gold, Monthly Trade Association Magazine, NAED/tED magazine, tED magazine

2011 Silcer Award: Independent Banker

January 20, 2012 By admin

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Independent Banker

Judge’s Comments: This title leads the reader into the issue with a compelling cover design, interesting graphics and well written content.  The special section on compliance starts with a dramatic feature spread and is interspersed with graphics that make the story easy to read and user friendly.  Each feature story uses graphics, illustration and typography in a striking manner.  The content also contains a section on social media showing the organization’s commitment to keeping the readers up to date.

Entrant Details
Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with GLC Custom Media
Independent Banker
Contact: Paula Frey

Filed Under: 2011, 2011 Silver, Independent Banker, Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with GLC Custom Media, Monthly Trade Association Magazine

2011 Bronze Award: Facility Management Journal

January 20, 2012 By admin

Monthly Trade Association Magazine

Facility Management Journal

Judge’s Comments: This single subject issue is about the Modern Workplace.  The very clever cover is a working QR reader that allows the reader to visit the Modern Workplace photo gallery online.  Each feature story provides a different take on the workplace challenges facing facilities management professionals.  This title is produced in-house with four staff members who also fill other roles for the association.  The content is well written and complemented by interesting photography, graphics throughout the issue.  There are also several tags leading the reader to the association’s digital products.

Entrant Details
International Facility Management Association
Facility Management Journal
Contact: Ms. Susan Donaldson

Credited Vendors & Partners
IFMA, Communications Firm
Andrea Sanchez, tbolerjack@hessprintsolutions.com

Hess Communications, Printer Company
Tom Bolerjack, tbolerjack@hessprintsolutions.com

Filed Under: 2011, 2011 Bronze, Facility Management Journal, International Facility Management Association, Monthly Trade Association Magazine