Entry #10565
1-2 Person-Produced
Challenge Magazine
Shuan Butcher, Communications Manager
Disabled Sports USA
“This special issue celebrates the 100th anniversary of an industry that effectively built America. It is a look back at each of the decades from the 1920’s to the 2010’s and offers not only a history of equipment distribution (as one would imagine) but a look back at the achievements and challenges very man and woman faced in those times. Wonderfully photographed and written in non-technical language so that it is easy-to-read, this issue offers a heartfelt look at how America has evolved over the last 100 years.”
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Entry #10515
1-2 Person-Produced
Kansas City Medicine
James Braibish, Principal
Braibish Communications
With Michael O'Dell, MD
“Each issue of this journal has a particular theme of relevance to the industrial R&D community and academic researches. The October 2018 issue submitted had a theme of “Clean Air and Clean Water,” offering technical guidelines and recommendations to its highly-skilled audience of scientists and engineers. The issue provides a wide range of topics keeping within the theme and the read is made easier by the use of color and larger type among the many charts provided. Important data for an important cause.”
Entry #11282
Custom-Published
2018 New York By Rail
Thomas Martinelli, President
Martinelli Custom Publishing
With Lisa Ballard, Greg Cohane
“This is a high-powered issue featuring interviews from two industry CEOs as well as two commentaries addressing fraud – a key subject for this audience. An up-front section on Workplace Benefits and a key article on the forces of change in workplace retirement added to the relevance of this issue. The use of color along with a well-laid out, open design provides a wonderful environment for the important information provided.”
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Entry #11024
Custom-Published
SingVision
Jessie Kek, Senior Manager, Client Relationship
ThinkFarm Pte Ltd
“15 years prior to this issue, Singapore was hit by a disease that, in three months, infected 238 people, killing 33. This is a powerful ‘15th anniversary’ issue the highlights the valiant efforts of healthcare professionals who dealt first-hand with this battle – 5 of whom were among the 33 who died. The cost in lives was matched by a drop of economic growth – certainly not as traumatic, but, nevertheless, significant in the effect it had on the population. In addition, this issue covers the challenges to tuberculosis control, the impact of stigma on the HIV epidemics, and the need for adult vaccination. A truly thorough and impactful issue.”
Entry #10694
Design & Layout
AARP The Magazine: December 2018 / January 2019
Devan Feeney, Designer
AARP The Magazine
“It’s the vital and important topics that appeared in every issue of this entry that made this judge appreciate the value of this newsletter. Understanding the needs of students in poverty … Loss of control eating … diagnosing psychotic depression … Link between bullying and carrying weapons to school … Dealing with pediatric OCD … Updated research on children with ADHD. Literally every issue includes multiple articles that should be required reading for all those dealing with children and adolescents.”
Entry #10513
Electronic
The Professional Counselor - Volume 8, Issue 1
Catherine Clifton, Managing Editor
The Professional Counselor
With Kristin Rairden and Rachel P. Sommers
“Simply put – if you plan on travelling in New York State into Canada by train, you need this publication. It’s got everything from “Hottest Spots in the Big Apple” to “Sampling Lake George” to “New York’s Family Bucket List.” Amtrak route maps … a Station ServiceGuide … a list of special offers for seniors, children, students … this is truly stop hard-copy guide that the traveler should pore over before the trip and stuff in the bag to refer to during the trip.”
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Entry #10242
Green
Johnson Matthey Technology Review
Sara Coles
Johnson Matthey Plc
“This was a publication that begged for a redesign. The previous version was difficult to read – small type, cramped and very busy. The new publication features covers that provide a more contemporary look and feel…an uncluttered table of contents…and, thankfully, more “white space” to improve readability. The editors also added a feature article (accompanied by unique infographics of facts and figures) in each issue that addresses a hot topic in the field.”
Entry #10686
Magazine Series
Lifewise March/April 2018 - Are We Ready for Battle?
William NG, Deputy Director, Group Corporate Communications
National Healthcare Group
“This judge has lost count of the number of television shows dealing with the role of forensic science in criminal investigations. With the plethora of fictional stories in the marketplace, this particular themed issue of the NIJ Justice Journals is a welcome resource. There are 7 fascinating and informative articles on the topic that are readable to anyone with even just a passing interest in the topic -- one of those entries that this judge read throughout because the articles grab you and force you to read them!”
Entry #10174
Most-Improved
2018 Exchange Magazine
Rebekah Tilley
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
With The Williams McBride Group
“Those with perfect or close-to-perfect vision tend to take it for granted. This entry provides a thorough and informative analysis of the surprisingly common and debilitating disease of AMD (age-related macular degeneration). Types of AMD, screening, statistics, treatment methods – in a 40-page magazine, readers receive all the basic information they need to know about this condition. Also included is an article on “Living Well with Low Vision” – proof that big things can come in small packages!”
Entry #10267
Most-Improved
AAOMS Today: The Member Magazine for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Jolene Kremer, Associate Executive Director: Communications and P
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
“Always a good read, this particular issue stood out in the eyes of this judge because of the diversity of articles. More than just a ‘holiday issue,’ the reader was presented with information on avoiding travel fees, how technology is changing lives, Motown celebrating its 60th anniversary, and stories of heroism sharing the pages with tree-trimming and a Guinness pot pie recipe. Very enjoyable!”
Entry #10932
Most-Improved
Value & Outcomes Spotlight
Emily Sinkiewicz
ISPOR
“Obviously, the mission of this organization and its publication is to bring to the forefront the horrible examples of cruelty to animals. This particular issue, while graphically troubling in some cases, does what is needed to be done to address their cause. To their credit, the editors warn the reader before turning the page where a graphic image may appear. They do not want to sensationalize … they want to inform. That goal is achieved with a combination of heart-warming and heart-wrenching stories. Well done.”
Entry #10273
Print
Population Health Management Special Issue
Nicole Racadag, Managing Editor
American College of Radiology
With Lyndsee Cordes
“The 2014 version of this journal offered what you would expect from a trade publication – useful information presented in an unexciting, somewhat randomly laid-out format. The 2018 version is anything but that. Colorful, easy-to-read, and with graphics and photography not seen in many b-to-b journals, this re-design left no stone unturned and the results are more than notable.”
Entry #10701
Print - +32 pages
All Animals Sep/Oct 2018
Elizabeth McNulty, Operations Manager
The Humane Society of the United States
“This entry reminds this judge of a line uttered by a football player paralyzed by an injury: ‘I ain’t dead, coach. I’m hurt.” The members of this organization have made the decision to continue living and enjoying what life has to offer despite their injuries. The magazine serving this organization provides all the information they need to do that. Articles on snowboarding, yoga, running, soccer, swimming, sailing, basketball, skiing, sled hockey just to name a few, offer information on programs and events that help athletes not only survive, but thrive.”
Entry #10319
Print - +32 pages
Construction Equipment Distribution
Sara Smith, Editor-in-Chief
Associated Equipment Distributors
With Martin Cabral
“There is definitely a challenge in making a magazine about ‘security management’ a pleasurable enough read to communicate information. While written for security professionals, this publication seeks to make the editorial understandable to a general business audience, and succeeds mightily in doing so. In today’s environment, it satisfies a critically important need by providing timely information on emerging security threats and practical solutions, enabling readers to protect people, property and information.”
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Entry #11087
Print - +32 pages
LIMRA MarketFacts
Mary-Beth Selby, Editor-in-Chief
LL Global, Inc.
With Marlene McAuley
“The two issues submitted for evaluation each focused on a particularly significant and current medical malady – the opioid crisis and reducing disparities in maternal and child healthcare. In each case, seven separate articles provide an in-depth look at all difference aspects of each topic. One can only hope that this vital and valuable information reaches more than the 3,000 members of the Medical Society. Patients in the areas of Missouri and Kansas served by this journal are most likely the main beneficiaries of the information provided to the society members.”
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Entry #10556
Print - +32 pages
National Institute of Justice Journal: How Forensic Science Is Transforming Criminal Justice
Jamie Whaley, Sr Project Manager
Leidos
With Barry Bratburd, Lee Mockensturm
“For an online journal to be effective, it’s critically important to choose a typeface and type size that makes it comfortable for the reader to navigate through its pages. This is a copy-heavy tome, but the editors have accomplished the goal of easy navigation. The table of contents reveals a wide range of topics that are vitally important to counselors, mental health practitioners and all others related to or interested in the field.”
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Entry #10887
Print - +32 pages
World Literature Today
Terri Stubblefield, Programs & Development Director
World Literature Today
“It take courage for an editor and staff to recognize that improvements need to be made on a publication near and dear to them. This group recognized that the “look and feel” of their publication fell short of their brand standards, and that they needed a clear messaging strategy. ALSO, they were courageous enough to acknowledge that they had to accomplish these goals knowing that the reader did a “quick flip-through” of the magazine more often than not. So, they designed a plan that not only resulted in very positive feedback from their readers, but also reduced the close. Well done!”
Entry #11218
Writing
Security Management magazine
Mark Tarallo, Senior Editor
Security Management magazine
With Teresa Anderson, Megan Gates
“The uniqueness of this journal is captured in the fact the much of the editorial deals with often unasked questions in medicine. This is not a “how-to” medical issue. Instead, it focuses on marginalized groups in medicine. Medical students are often exposed to religious and racial minorities, sexual minorities, refugees and immigrants, and other groups who do not receive the care they require. This issue asks readers to ponder our own identities and to understand how they relate to marginalized groups throughout the U.S. healthcare system – truly a valuable step in the education of a medical student.”
Entry #11044
Writing
The New Physician - Winter 2018
Pete Thomson, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
American Medical Student Association
With Rachel Shenoi
“As recently as 2000, no one was familiar with the term “population health management.” In addition to defining and explaining the importance and challenges to implementing ‘PHM,’ this special issue focuses on the deceivingly important role of its readers – radiologists – in patient and family centered care. As an added feature that really cemented the decision to present a Grand Award here, the issue also contains a short but powerful article on the increasing role of radiologists in the opioid epidemic.”
