Education & Training

AAA How to Drive Online course

Michael Keesee, Marketing Manager

AAA National Office

“Here’s a fabulous collection of articles all addressing engineering design and research. Beginning with a riveting front cover, the issue addresses 5 important current topics and does so through numerous interviews, case studies, data analysis and historical perspectives. The topics selected are cutting-edge and presented in great detail featuring eminent professionals who speak about their profession with intense passion. The reader feels that passion coming through the pages.”

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Education & Training

Best Use of Learning Design for a Blended Learning Training Program

Mohua Sen

Focus Eduvation

“It is rare that a finance company opens its doors to show the passion its employees have for the careers they have chosen. Through a series of short ‘personal story’ videos, the viewer gets a closer look at the commitment the employees from this organization have to provide care for patients and communities. Not surprisingly, the results of incorporating the ‘personal story’ videos into the sales process have been incredibly successful. Proof that in this day and age of texting and emails, the personal touch is still important in closing the sale.”

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Education & Training

No Phishing E-learning

Jayne Fenimore, Training Program Manager

Georgia System Operations Corp.

With France Hernandez

“ ‘Phishing’ is a dangerous attempt on the part of unscrupulous entities to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by pretending to be legitimate businesses. This program is so informative and thorough that it should be marketed to the general public. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to identify dangerous emails and avoid a possible successful ‘cyber-attack.’ With the unfortunate prevalence of these types of emails, this educational program will keep safe anyone who spends the few minutes it takes to view it.”

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Electronic Publications

AARP The Magazine Health & Wellness Issue

Margaret Guroff, Executive Editor

AARP The Magazine

With Lesley Q. Palmer

“Remember the ‘learning how to drive’ process? Chances are, many of us did not have the ability to take an online, ‘real-situation’ course that fully illustrates every aspect of learning how to drive – and then using the skills learned. This is a 30-hour course that is fully interactive and compatible with any major driver ed curriculum. Replete with printable student guides and a supplementary PowerPoint presentation, this is a MUST for any teen -- or for that matter, anyone -- embarking upon his/her career as a driver.”

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Electronic Publications

IH Heroes: Tales from the Field (Issue 1)

Ed Rutkowski, Editor-in-Chief

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

With Simeon Cogswell, Klaus Scherwinski

“This is a 5:30 video that provides an example of how a ‘job’ can be a ‘passion.’ Included is a story of a man who was able to walk his daughter ‘down the aisle,’ and, on the same day, renewed his own vows, thanks to the dedication of the staff. If one has a dry eye after viewing that, there is truly something wrong. These employees truly care for each other and their patients and that comes across throughout the video. It’s, unfortunately, an all-too-rare look at how people work together as a team to achieve a common goal.”

Multimedia

"Back to the Future of Edtech: A Meditation"

Teddy Diggs, Publisher/Editor

EDUCAUSE

With Scott Ladzinski, D. Teddy Diggs

“Although this journal is most pertinent to those in the plastic and reconstructive surgery field, the reason it has mass appeal is largely due to the development of its public-facing YouTube channel. Given the highly visual nature of the field, the ability to see high-quality illustrative tools to demonstrate the latest techniques and trends in the field is of great importance. Therefore, ANYONE – from the professionals to members of the general public – can visit the channel and see a wide variety of video (and audio) content. Congratulations to the publisher for accomplishing that rare goal of educating both doctor AND patient.”

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Multimedia

Reinventing the Wheel

Nikki Welch, Public Affairs Specialist

NASA Glenn Research Center

With Rami Daud, Joseph Haas

“Here is a comic book that was developed as part of an ‘outreach toolkit’ for members to use when sharing about their careers in industrial hygiene with teens. Although in a comic book format, there’s nothing humorous about the huge task confronting the individual responsible for assisting with a severe health issue among volunteers and refugees after the initial trauma of a natural disaster. The steps taken to complete the task show how even the slightest clue can lead to a solution – if one knows what to look for.”

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Video Media

Castle `Ohana

Chad Brownstein, Senior Visual Communications Specialist

Adventist Health Castle

“Few topics generate more interest today than Health and Wellness, and with the ‘aging of America,’ this electronic guide that explains changes in one’s body over age 50 is a welcome resource. With helpful click-thru videos that address a host of topics that many would not discuss over dinner, (but need to be discussed!), helpful quizzes that enable one to gauge his/her health status, and important information that everyone needs to take charge of their own health, this is an easy, but all-encompassing guide to living healthier – and living longer.”

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Video Media

HR Storytellers

Tony Lee, VP Editorial

SHRM

“The videos in this 12-part series offer both heartwarming and insightful commentary surrounding the relationship between Human Resource professionals and employees. In each case, the HR professional relates a particular story or event that enabled him or her to make a difference in the life of any employee, see the thanks the employee offered, and have a result that benefitted both the company and the employee. Covering a wide range of topics, this series would serve as an excellent resource for all HR professionals and the execs they report to.”

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Video Media

Humanizing Healthcare Finance

Sara Fay, Marketing Manager

First American Healthcare Finance

“‘Understanding the past is important, and thinking about the future is fundamentally human, but more fascinating still is the combination: the history of the future—the road pointing back to where you were, the road pointing ahead to where you're going, and the moment at the crossroads contemplating both.’ So begins the narrative of this absolutely wonderful, multi-media look back and look at the future. The imaginative layout intentionally uses numerous images and pull-out style headers, multiple embedded videos and captivates its audience – particularly those who remember the 5 ¼" floppy disk!”

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Video Media

Person on the Street Videos

Theresa Austin, Vice President, Marketing

Prudential

With Bridget Esposito, Brad Young

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Video Media

PRSJournal Video Gallery

Aaron Weinstein, Senior Managing Editor

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

“Usually, one seeks to avoid ‘reinventing the wheel.' However, when it comes to space exploration, new technology was needed to do just that. This entry represents a unique multi-media approach to presenting the history, the ‘game-changing’ moment that led to the breakthrough that was needed and the testing process involved. The result of this innovative presentation? Over 360 million media impressions, more than 20,000 unique visits, and an average time investment that tripled the average of other pages on the website.”

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Covers

Finding Your Role in Total Defence (PIONEER Feb 2018)

Bernard Chia, Editor (Visuals)

So Drama! Entertainment / Ministry of Defence, Singapore

With Angelina Low, Kok Wah Chuen

“There are few topics in today’s world more discussed and debated than cyber-security and that is this particular issue’s main focus. The cover image immediately conveys the reality that cyber attackers are out there and the harm that they can inflict can be immeasurable on many levels. Using cover stock art for the main image, the art director very imaginatively placed part of the image behind the masthead to complement the stealth of the attacker. The image combined with the ominous headline and shadowing effect completes a wonderfully designed and unique cover.”

Covers

Heartbeat May/June 2017

Jessica Turner, Marketing Coordinator

madison/miles media

“A truly super-natural illustration, this cover page is an artist’s rendition of a scenario where an antenna for a Mars rover has direct-to-Earth communication capability. The imagination and creative design of the cover compels the reader to delve into the story, and what more can a cover do than to do just that? Particularly notable is the way the designer combined two different images for the astronaut in the picture – the thought of an astronaut holding an iPad on Mars … well … what will they think of next?”

Covers

IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine

Janet Dudar, Senior Art Director

IEEE

With Jessica Welsh, Mahta Moghaddam

“The idea of hiding cards strategically around a conference is an innovative idea … but this entry takes the concept to another level. Beautifully illustrated, the company seizes the ‘super-hero’ technique with colorful, vibrant design and imaginative copy. This judge particularly liked ‘the Razor,’ who ‘cuts through mailbox and inbox clutter’ and ‘rips into new projects …’ Extremely clever project that is sure to evoke positive results.”

Covers

The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork

Theresa Houck, Executive Editor

Putman Media, Inc.

“Here’s an informative advertorial that serves both the client and its target market equally well. It is an educational piece for nurses on how they can help families get the resources they need to keep their baby dry and healthy. The modern page design includes an interactive slideshare on diaper facts and a callout to a companion blog post that uses animation to slide onto the page. The design works seamlessly across mobile, tablet and desktop. The fact that this advertorial was in the top ten of 2017 in the digital edition testifies to its usefulness. Great reference for those in healthcare to advise patients who may not be as fortunate as others.”

Design & Layout

OCA Camps Guide 2017

Vida Skilandziunas, Graphic Designer

Vida Skilandziunas

“This judge cannot conceive of how many hours it took to imagine, design and create this wonderful cover page. Using the front and back covers as one united piece, the incredibly colorful, unbelievable detailed and numerous scenes appearing throughout, the piece screams out expressing the diversity of the population and how each individual plays a role in defending his/her nation. This is a cover that one can look at hundreds of times and notice something different each time. Bravo!”

Design & Layout

SUPER BOWL XLII PROGRAM

Christina Capobianco

H.O. Zimman, Inc.

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Illustration & Typography

Creative Power Cards

Anthony Johnson

Harland Clarke

“Here’s a fascinating account of the first child with a particular form of cancer to be treated with her own immune cells, leading to full remission. It also highlights all the physicians and researchers who followed her on this journey, and who have shaped the future of cancer treatment. While the article details the clinical aspects of the treatment, it also provides a vivid and personal story of the impact of this disease on both the child and her family. An inspiring piece.”

Infographics

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Fiscal Year 2016 Awards Infographic

Jamie Whaley, Sr Project Manager

Leidos

With Catherine Doyle

“This photo was featured in a DOT ‘Buckle Up/Phone Down’ pledge campaign. It was used as the basis for an 11/17-inch poster as well as a 3x5 inch leave-behind piece, and presents a unique perspective as it is taken from inside the vehicle. With bright, polychromatic lights giving the viewer a sends of being pulled forward, it offers an ‘amusement-park ride’ effect that certainly makes an impact – so much so that nearly 300 business and over 1,800 people have signed up and taken the pledge.”

Photography

Dramatic Driving in the Dark

Christopher Kelly, Production Manager

Missouri Department of Transportation

“Picture this: A magazine cover showing a young lad, between 5 and 8 years old, in business suit garb, ripping open his pressed white shirt to reveal a long scar that is the result of open-heart surgery. Think that would make you curious to see what this was all about? Well, this is the lead-in to a section entitled ‘Mended Little Hearts,' which annually hosts the ‘#RockYourScar’ photo contest. This great contest allows those living with congenital heart disease to submit pictures of themselves living their lives and embracing their condition. 800 photos were submitted and 800 lives were enriched.”

Print Ads & Advertorials

Huggies - 1 in 3 U.S. families are in diaper need

Barry Bottino

OnCourse Learning

“This entry addresses the age-old problem of how to present important statistics so that the majority of people will find them interesting enough to review. It is a visually compelling infographic that combined brief text with eye-catching images. Operating effectively as a stand-alone piece, it was posted to the website and also used on social media platforms. The effective use of white space and a grid-like layout make it much less imposing to review and, more importantly, retain the key takeaway points.”

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1-2 Person-Produced

ABA Bank Marketing.com

Larry Price

American Bankers Association

“This is a clean, professional, graphically interesting website. There are 9 selections on the navigation bar, each leading to well-laid out and easy-to-read content. The sidebar on the right-hand side provides quick links that make it easy to stroll around the website and get a ton of information. It is colorful, informative and well-constructed – just a pleasurable experience that provides useful content in a user-friendly environment.”

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Financial Websites

The Financial Freedom Studio - Financial Website

Kat Saks, Digital Marketing and Content Manager

Jackson

“The topic of financing one’s future sparks panic in many people. Enter the ‘Financial Freedom Studio’ website. Retirement planning … saving and investing … working with an advisor … all these major topics are present and discussed by a diverse array of influencers. Launched in mid-2017, site traffic increased by 107%, and the high percentage of new visitors (88%) is evidence of the awareness of this site among an increasingly broad online audience.”

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Financial Websites

Vanguard Services & Solutions

Lindsay Bizzari

Vanguard

“Providing an effective website that serves very different audiences within the same industry is a difficult endeavor. This site deals with that challenge through a fluid grid structure, and the intelligent use of white space and a bright color palette. Throughout the site are relevant calls to action that provide clear ‘next steps’ to visitors. Both professionals and consumers will benefit greatly from a tour through this very thorough and informative site.”

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Home Pages

St. Mary's College Website Homepage

Michael Bruckler, AVP, Marketing and Communications

St. Mary's College of Maryland

With Daniel Pindell, Kenneth Mason

“Here’s a home page that takes the visitor on a visually engaging, storytelling experience. Vivid photography is present throughout the page. The top image slider along with bold titles, simple patterns all augment a grid section that effectively walks one through a virtual tour of student pastimes and academic opportunities. The bottom of the page finishes a wonderful look at the St. Mary’s college story, with pertinent statistics, ‘next steps’ and a simple interactive discovery tool outlining news, events and basic location information for visiting the college.”

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New

Institutional Real Estate, Inc.'s New Website

Sandy Terranova, VP, Marketing & Audience Development

Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

With Cog1

“Like a direct mail package needs an outer envelope to entice the recipient to get inside, a website needs a home page that is easy-to-read and makes the user want to delve deeper into the site. The use of color, the simplicity of the layout and the main content all place just the right emphasis on the various segments of the page. The two-tiered navigation bar is effective and allows a larger type size for easy reading. The wide range of subject matter offers something valuable to anyone in the industry looking for information.”

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Websites

Conduent Annual Enrollment Microsite

Kristin Farren, Account Manager - TBO Communications

Conduent

With Melissa Anzman, Nancy Watts

“The most important question relative to the success of a web site is simply ‘how easy is it for the user to get information?” Here is where this site excels. The home page offers four simple options along with five clear choices on the navigation bar. Then, each click brings the user to another well-constructed, simple to navigate screen. Information pertinent to the topic is easily found, quickly loaded and easy-to-read, with judicious use of white space, readable type and graphics. If only all sites were this well laid out!”

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1-2 Person-Produced

The Senior Care Acquisition Report, 22nd Edition

Eleanor Meredith, Publisher

Irving Levin Associates

With Ben Swett

“The online design for the 2017 IMF Annual Report carries the look and spirit of the print report and can be easily navigated. It ‘comes to life,’ on the website, however, with interactive capabilities and infographics that enhance the content. A constantly changing landing page provides a nice touch to the main sections on ‘How to Jump-Start Growth,’ ‘Gender Equality’ and ‘Helping Members Manage Debt.” There are also content and design adaptations for desktop, tablet and mobile phone screens. A thorough conversion from print to online.”

Electronic

IMF Annual Report 2017 Web Page

S. Alexandra Russell, Editor

International Monetary Fund

With Theo Fells, Crystal Herrmann

“While many annual reports are adept at fully disclosing ‘the numbers,’ they have a harder time deciding what else to add that would be beneficial for the reader to know. This report offers an interesting look back at over 100 years of cancer research at its facility – one of the first cancer hospitals in the U.S. – and intersperses that recap with information on the current ‘rising stars’ and initiatives being taken. The reader is left with a very clear picture of what has been achieved, and the priority of future goals to achieve.”

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Electronic

Making an Impact: CAHEC at Work

Amy Green, Manager, Communications

CAHEC

“It is often said that cancer patients do not want to be defined by their disease. ‘Thrive’s goal is to give life to that adage. Published quarterly, this brightly colored magazine features coping strategies, treatment-specific info, and topics that cross diseases. Patient stories appear in every issue – but spend more time looking at their lives not as cancer patients, but as people. Uplifting and encouraging to everyone whose life is affected by cancer.”

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Print

Prevail: Innovation and Impact

Andrew Becker, Director of External Communications

Fox Chase Cancer Center

“We all know it’s nearly impossible to keep up with the cutting-edge developments that define the $321 billion consumer technology industry. However, this annual report offers a valiant attempt at doing just that. Each year, the Consumer Technology Association selects its ‘Five Technology Trends to Watch,’ and it is must reading for anyone that wants to make the effort to stay informed about how the very-near future is going to be affected by these trends. For those interested, the website provides past years’ reports so one can gauge the accuracy of those projections!”

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Five Technology Trends to Watch

Jeremy Snow, Publications Coordinator

Consumer Technology Association

With Mark Chisholm

“Starting with a simple but graphically appealing, easy-to-navigate landing page filled with infographics, this electronic annual report is actually a fun walk through the 2017 CAHEC fiscal year. Click on any of the 20 options and the user is led to the detail on pages that have large-type, diverse color and all the information one would normally find in an annual report. The unique twist here is that some of the options lead the user to interesting stories of how CAHEC makes an impact in the communities it serves, affecting both young and old -- a very nice touch!”

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Books

A Landmark in Jeopardy

David Beagin, Art Director

Gasper

“An event this massive, with over 800 sessions, workshops, meetings and special events planned over a 3-day period, better have a guide the answers every question that an exhibitor or attendee could have. This meeting guide does so in a graphically appealing, non-cluttered manner. The layout is clean, the colors attractive and the type large enough to be scanned in a crowded exhibit hall.”

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Books

Get the Most Out of Retirement: Checklist for Happiness, Health, Purpose, and Financial Security

Jodi Lipson, Director, AARP Books

AARP

“There is a legacy, a defining characteristic, that exists on the campuses of all colleges that have been around for years. One of those are the Penn State elms, which date back to the 1890’s. This fascinating and wonderfully illustrated book traces the history of the stately elms, details the diseases threatening them and describes the university’s commitment to preserving them. The striking photos are pleasure enough, but the stories and Q&A section solidify the selection of this entry as a Grand Award winner.”

Meeting & Event Materials

2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages EXPO Program Guide

Carol Goulah, Office Manager

Goulah Design Group, Inc.

“For 22 years, this report has provided valuable data, derived from a proprietary M&A database, on the senior care acquisition market. It is a staggeringly comprehensive document, reporting on the major events of 2016, then listing nearly 70 graphs and charts detailing the skilled nursing and seniors housing acquisition markets over a multi-year period, then finally including over 150 pages of specific details on the over 300 publicly announced senior care M&A transactions in 2016.” This IS the definitive and most complete senior care M&A report available.”

Special Purpose

Infectious Disease News 30th Anniversary

Joan Marie Stiglich, Chief Content Officer

SLACK Inc

“If a person is going to buy just ONE guide to retirement, this should be the one. 321 pages cover every topic imaginable when one is ready to create the retirement plan. This is not a book to be read in one sitting. However, it is an absolutely invaluable resource when one is addressing the myriad of issues that go along with retiring: financing, relationships, insurance, fitness just to name a few. Of course, there are paper checklists and downloadable electronic files that allow the user to easily compile everything needed to create a thorough and manageable retirement plan.”

Special Purpose

Thinking Differently About Design and Research

Anne Perusek, Director of Editorial and Publications

Society of Women Engineers

“Celebrating a 30th anniversary of any occasion is a triumph. This publication made the celebration last an entire year, and its readers benefitted from it. Each of the 12 monthly issues addressed a major infectious disease, discussing its history, the progress or lack thereof in combating it, the challenges that still lie ahead and the lessons that could be applied to newer infectious disease threats. Each article featured multiple interviews with prominent healthcare professionals and the year’s worth of information served as a very readable encyclopedia.”

Editorial & Advocacy Writing

ASH Clinical News - Contract Research Agonizations

Laurie Adamson

American Society of Hematology

“Redesigning Care: Emory University Creates a Unique Consultative Environmentto Deepen Radiology’s Role in the Provision of Patient-Centered Cancer Care”

Editorial & Advocacy Writing

Because Women's Lives Matter, We Need to Eliminate Gender Bias

LeRoy D /Hinton, Art & Production Director

AACN

With Rebecka Wulf, Michael Muscat

“This is a fascinating 6-part series, published over the course of a year, documenting the challenges and opportunities of growing an innovation-based business. In this particular case, the NIH termed the technology developed by this company as ‘a marvel in engineering.’ The series dives into the steps taken that brought this business from the idea stage to the implementation stage. Starting with a company overview, and progressing through the process of assembling a team, financing, dealing with regulatory requirements, the role of outside advisors and what lies ahead, the series captivates the reader and leaves one with the belief that anything is possible if you work for it.”

Editorial & Advocacy Writing

World Sight Day Op-Ed: Have Regular Eye Exams to Preserve Vision

Janet Skidmore, Principal

Janet Skidmore Communications LLC

“There is no dearth of stories of wealthy financial professionals and the corruption associated with them. Not this story. It is refreshing to read about the CEO of a financial company that truly understands that there are those much less fortunate. Even more refreshing to read about how that individual has a strong desired to help them. As one reads this interview and sees comments like ‘Treat everyone from top to bottom the same way,’ and ‘I really do care about making a big and positive impact,’ one is left with a feeling of thanks that there still are good people with strong moral character among the financially elite.”

Feature Writing

Oncology Times, “CAR T-Cell Therapy: The New Frontier of Hope”

Andrei Greska, Publishing & Analytics Associate

Wolters Kluwer

With Valerie Neff Newitt

“While recent years have led to a greater understanding of the mental and emotional impact one experiences when told he/she has cancer, this series explains that more progress needs to be made. The reader is led through a well-organized presentation starting with the difference between ‘em’pathy and ‘sym’pathy, the clinical importance of communication between doctor and patient, and steps currently being taken to increase medical practitioner empathy without the age-old fear of getting ‘too close’ to the patient.”

Financial & Investment Writing

How to Stop Fraud

Margaret Guroff, Executive Editor

AARP The Magazine

With Neil Wertheimer

“There are crimes…and then there are heinous crimes. Gutless thieves that prey on the elderly are part of society, so this entry, which arms AARP members of all ages, is one that should be ‘at the ready’ for everyone. Telephone scams … online scams … mail scams … vacationer scams … credit card scams … all these are inflicted upon the innocent in huge numbers, and the writers in this issue take great pains to provide as much guidance as possible to help people to avoid being the next fraud statistic. This judge decided to keep a copy.”

Health & Medical Writing

"Denied"

Jessica Turner, Marketing Coordinator

madison/miles media

Health & Medical Writing

Redesigning Care: Emory University creates a unique consultative environment to deepen radiology’s role in the provision of patient-centered cancer care.

Jenny Jones, Content Specialist

American College of Radiology

“The 3 articles submitted are all excellent in that they embody the title of this regular column in Dermatology World – ‘Answers in Practice.’ Providing tips on integrating social media into a practice ... Suggestions on how to manage high patient volume … and Getting patients’ treatment plans approved by insurance companies all provide immediately useful information. Presented in an easy-to-follow Q&A format, this is definitely a ‘must-read’ every month.”

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Interviews & Personal Profiles

May 2017 Borough News - Drug Addiction: Not So Black and White

Leslie Suhr, Director of Public Affairs & Managing Editor

PA State Association of Boroughs

“This entry was an op-ed piece that appeared on World Sight Day in October. It is a sobering reminder to the more than 30 million adults who are at high risk for vision-related disease have not had a comprehensive eye exam in over a year. That fact. combined with the statistic that 8 million people (double the amount today) will have some form of eye disease by 2050 AND the fact that 80% of blindness and visual impairment can be cured resulted in this judge making an eye-care appointment immediately after reading this piece.”

Interviews & Personal Profiles

Real Assets Adviser August Cover Profile

Jody Barhanovich, Reporter

Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

“Whether or not to speak out when one recognizes wrongdoing in a company or industry – ‘whistle-blowing’ – is always a difficult decision to make. But when the ‘company’ is a medical facility, it takes on a whole new meaning. The writer of this regular column expresses the angst involved in making the decision to right the wrongs that could affect the quality of patient care, at the risk of losing one’s job. It is a powerful column that definitely leaves a lasting impression on its readers.”

Interviews & Personal Profiles

Truckers Shine Light on a Hidden Crime

Elizabeth Rennie, Senior Managing Editor

APICS

“There are very few medical articles that include phrases like ‘the lotharios of labs …’, … ‘are an invasive weed – an administrative kudzu …’ or ‘…as the troglodytes of trial torture!’ However, this is an impassioned, extremely well-constructed and, at times, unfortunately humorous editorial, written by a physician truly concerned about patient care and the red tape that compromises it at times. The opinion of the writer with regard to the truly nonsensical protocol is very convincing, and elicited an impassioned response, including a reader from France whose letter included 80 signatories to express their support. This article truly made a difference.”

Regular Departments & Columns

Answers in Practice

Richard Nelson, Associate Director, Publishing

American Academy of Dermatology

“The 3 articles submitted are all excellent in that they embody the title of this regular column in Dermatology World – ‘Answers in Practice.’ Providing tips on integrating social media into a practice ... Suggestions on how to manage high patient volume … and Getting patients’ treatment plans approved by insurance companies all provide immediately useful information. Presented in an easy-to-follow Q&A format, this is definitely a ‘must-read’ every month.”

Regular Departments & Columns

Emergency Medicine News

Andrei Greska, Publishing & Analytics Associate

Wolters Kluwer

With Jackie Lam

“The prominent belief in health care is that all patients, regardless of gender, are treated equally, based on their condition. This editorial challenges that belief with convincing data as well as personal experience. Surprising though it may be, the writer proves that gender bias is real and concludes her editorial with an excellent ‘bullet-point’ summary of how to eliminate this bias. This should be required reading for all medical practitioners.”

Writing Series

CytoSource

Dawn Antoline-Wang, Editor

Wiley

With Dr. David Kaminsky, Linda Kosoff

“Stories of drug addiction – what leads to it and the end result – are particularly hard-hitting. What sets this one apart from many is how even ‘good people’ can fall victim to the grips of addiction, and the unbelievable statistics – such as that fact that more Pennsylvanians (3,500) died from drug overdoses in one year than from vehicle crashes. The long road to sobriety --and the benefits from dedicating one’s life to traveling down that road – is described in great detail with great passion.”

Writing Series

Recovery Force series

Charlee Beasor, PR and Communications Manager

Indiana Chamber of Commerce

“One would not expect a ‘trade magazine’ about supply chain management to include an intense, hard-hitting interview about a topic as sensitive as human trafficking. However, this entry shines with how it deals with this upsetting topic. Truckers are on the road ALL the time, and, when the FBI revealed a statistic that women and children were being forced into prostitution at truck stops, the subject of this interview acted. Through diligence, the creation of a national hotline and just plain hard work, this individual initiated a program that has resulted in over 1,800 calls, resulting in more than 500 cases involving close to 1,000 victims. A riveting interview that shows one person CAN make a difference.”

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