Feature Writing

"We are all breakable"

Paul Snyder, Managing Editor

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

“The topic of ‘career burnout’ is one that has grown more and more prevalent as technology has advanced. The judges singled out this particular entry because the ‘career’ highlighted was one in the medical field. We all look to doctors to solve our health problems, but with that pressure to be perfect comes intense stress -- leading to burnout. This article, beginning with one medical professional going through a truly harrowing experience, details the mental health trauma that some go through and how to try to find peace. An eye-opener for the judges.”

Feature Writing

Tech Stewards Expand the Scope of Responsible Engineering

Sandra Guy, Contributor

Society of Women Engineers

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Feature Writing

The Extraordinary World of Music and the Mind by John Colapinto

Margaret Guroff, Executive Editor

AARP The Magazine

“Beginning with a wonderful episode of a young man transforming a NYC subway station into a spirit-lifting experience, this article explains how ‘music therapy' is much more than a trite phrase. Using five songs, the writer explains how music can help us deal with isolation, memory loss, dementia, and other conditions. In addition, the reader is made away of how various areas of the brain -- brain stem, motor centers, language centers and emotion centers to name a few – ‘light up’ with the introduction of music. Just a truly fascinating article.”

Feature Writing

Wildlife During Wartime

Joshua Rapp Learn, Science writer

The Wildlife Society

“Bats unable to escape from burned-out buildings... bombed dams flooding ecosystems (washing away newts, deer, foxes, snakes and wild boar)… danger (for animals and biologists) in fields of unexploded ordinance. When we think about the war in Ukraine, we think of the human toll. The effects on wildlife are not usually newsworthy. Bringing to the fore the plight of wildlife, this article, with graphic photos, tells how impossible it is to determine the effects of war on wildlife due to shuttered facilities, personnel shortages and areas inaccessible for monitoring. The feature does hold out hope that some wildlife may benefit, since humans are keeping away from some areas.”

Interviews & Personal Profiles

Giving Back: OMSs doing their part to aid in Ukrainian crisis

Dr. James Hupp, Associate Executive Director: Communications and Publications

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

With Erika Riley

“This heart-rending personal profile lays out Dr. Ellwanger’s at times harrowing mission to bring much-needed maxillofacial/reconstructive surgery to Ukrainians, often those on or close to the battlefields. After raising $500,000 in US donations for the forPeace nonprofit, he and a group of volunteers helped train surgeons and procured medical equipment and supplies. His frank discussion of the conditions in hospitals and the serious surgeries is truly eye-opening for those of us lucky enough to have readily-available medical care nearby.”

Interviews & Personal Profiles

Sparrow’s Nest Feeds Body & Spirit of Cancer Patients & Families

Pamela Tarapchak, Managing Editor

Wolters Kluwer Health

With Haley Gray, Valerie Neff Newitt

Interviews & Personal Profiles

Women in Higher Education, Utilizing the Beauty Pageant Platform to Discuss Crucial Race Issues

Halley Sutton, Editor

Wiley

With Lois Elfman

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News Writing

3/23/23 Trial News story by Maureen Leddy; Title: Courts, Congress explore tech company accountability for social media harms

Maureen Leddy, Associate Editor

American Association for Justice

“Should the laws that social media companies say immunizes them from prosecution be amended or changed? To what extent is are companies responsible for the content other post on their sites? This entry offers compelling questions that deserve well-reasoned answers, especially as AI exerts more influence on social media content. Focusing on recent court cases, the article takes an in-depth look at the accusation that social media companies are turning a blind eye to harmful content, resulting in terrorism, dangerous driving, harm to children’s mental health, and more. Through stimulating text, it sets forth how harmful behavior is promoted through the use addictive algorithms.”

News Writing

Long-Term Care's Story of the Year

Kim Marselas, Senior Editor

McKnight's Long-Term Care News

With James M. Berklan

“The topic of nursing home abuse is both a practical and emotional one. This entry covered the first-ever staffing mandate for nursing homes, and was at the head of the media outlets covering the story. From reporting the news, to thorough and professional follow-up stories covering the news and analysis related to the story, the judges were unanimous in their praise and opinion to name this entry a Grand Award winner.”

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News Writing

Quality, safety, accountability vital, industry leaders say, as Washington Post report cites deaths at ‘dangerously understaffed’ communities

Lois Bowers, Editor

McKnight's Senior Living

With Kimberly Bonvissuto

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Regular Departments & Columns (Enter either your single best Column or Department, or enter a series of [up to 3] columns or departments)

Real Women, Real Stories

Kim Ledgerwood, Editorial Director

HealthyWomen

With Marnie Goodfriend, Erica Rimlinger

“Inspirational. Effective. Uplifting. These ‘Share Your Story’ columns spell out the journeys of three women with three very different life-altering diagnoses: C. diff, colon cancer and depression. The columns effectively demonstrate the importance of women advocating for themselves…and persevering until the correct diagnosis and treatment is found. Sometimes those answers can be found through social media, in medications, or transplant volunteers. But these concise, approachable first-person accounts also include heart-warming tales of new love, support groups and steadfast partners.”

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Regular Departments & Columns (Enter either your single best Column or Department, or enter a series of [up to 3] columns or departments)

Reflections

Carl A. Kirton, Editor-in-Chief

Wolters Kluwer Inc

With Andrea Nicole Brooks and Sarah Brand McCarthy, Jacob Molyneux

Regular Departments & Columns (Enter either your single best Column or Department, or enter a series of [up to 3] columns or departments)

Title: Hear Our Voices December 2023; staff: Liz Coffman & Jennifer Adams

Jennifer Adams, Editor in Chief

American Association for Justice

Regular Departments & Columns (Enter either your single best Column or Department, or enter a series of [up to 3] columns or departments)

Treating Obesity Resource Center

Katie Kalvaitis, Editorial Director

Healio

With Michael Monostra, Jill Rollet

“Obesity medications have become more and more a part of regular treatment. Physicians need to keep up-to-date as much as possible with the fast-paced developments, and this Resource Center is a fabulous one-stop store for every new development, application and/or drug so that they can best treat their patients. Each article on this site is replete with links offering more in-depth information, research results and additional resources so that there is no obesity-related topic that goes untouched.”

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Writing Series (series of [up to 3] articles)

Concealed Carry Magazine – "Domestic Abuse & Self-Defense" – Dorsey Kindler

Dorsey Kindler, Freelance Journalist

Concealed Carry Magazine

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Design & Layout (entire issue)

State Legislatures Magazine 2023

Stephen Miller, Associate Director/Design

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

“The cover’s colorful graphic image of Indianapolis first catches the reader’s eye and compels you to turn the page. The attractive French gatefold cover opens to show an agenda, list of social events and other important information for their 2023 Legislative Summit. Once inside, the design couples gorgeous photography (and a fantastical comic-book illustration) with a sleek design to make the magazine easy to navigate. Using iconic images from our states and territories, the state-quiz layout is inviting and aesthetically pleasing.”

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Electronic (includes Web & PDF magazines)

ONS Voice

Elisa Becze, Editor

Oncology Nursing Society

With Casey Kennedy, Dany Sjoen

“Starting with a vibrant homepage and continuing with an informative series of weekly newsletters, these sites offer oncology nurses succinct yet thorough information. The newsletters offer practical guidelines for oncology nurses to help keep them up-to-date on recent cancer research and legislation. Each issue has a link to a vital oncology nursing podcast. Judges found the ‘How AI Is Influencing Cancer Care’ to be especially essential listening in a rapidly changing medical environment.”

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Print (entire issue-over 32 pages plus cover)

AAP News

Anne Halston, Director, Member News

American Academy of Pediatrics

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Print (entire issue-over 32 pages plus cover)

Dermatology World

Victoria Houghton, Senior Manager, Publications

American Academy of Dermatology

With Allison Evans, Emily Margosian

“How many times have you heard about a new “miracle” skin care treatment? The fascinating cover story of this issue unpacks several social media skin care trends from snail mucin to at-home DIY devices, separating fact from fiction. The column, Facts At Your Fingertips, expands on this topic with a breakdown of who is making/influencing the recommendations for acne treatment on social media. Another tie-in feature scrutinizes the FDA's power to regulate cosmetic products and whether it will increase in the future.”

Print (entire issue-over 32 pages plus cover)

High Country Magazine

Mark Stinnett, Editor

High Country Magazine

With Mark Dierker

“Photographs of breathtaking scenery …. volunteer-written, interesting articles … elements of humor, history and heroism … there's not much more one can ask for in a small-circulation magazine that serves its active audience. The articles are so engaging and informative, that, even though the judges are not involved in the subject matter, they still found them to be a wonderful read.”

Print (entire issue-over 32 pages plus cover)

Index on Censorship Issue 52.2 Summer 2023

Jemimah Steinfeld, Editor-in-chief

Index on Censorship

Print (entire issue-over 32 pages plus cover)

Spring 2023

Alex MacLennan, Sr Director, Publications and Editorial Production

WWF

With Ananya Bhattacharyya, Erin Waite

Print (entire issue-over 32 pages plus cover)

The Northshore

Adam Pitluk, President/Group Publisher

Southern Luxury Publishing

With Katie Guasco, Donna O'Daniels

“Louisiana is not just New Orleans. From its Mardi Gras cover to extensive coverage of food-centric venues, this Northshore issue reminds us that Louisiana’s St. Tammany Parish has festivals, shopping, restaurants, and activities to rival (and often outshine) those of the NOLA. The layout is extremely reader-friendly, with maps and sidebar listings of culinary hotspots, Mardi Gras terms, cultural hiking trails/outdoor activities, and local shopping gems. The written descriptions of soul-stirring food had the judges’ mouths salivating, and depictions of the myriads of other activities had the yearning to visit an area with all of the music and atmosphere of the Big Easy, but with a fraction of the crowds.”

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Writing (entire issue)

AARP The Magazine, December 2023/January 2024 (Ringo Starr)

Margaret Guroff, Executive Editor

AARP The Magazine

Writing (entire issue)

Leader to Leader Issue #110 Fall 2023 Commemorative Edition: The Leadership, Service, and Legacy of Frances Hesselbein

Bruce Rosenstein, Managing Editor

Frances Hesselbein Leadership Forum, University of Pittsburgh

With Sarah McArthur

Writing (entire issue)

MOVE Magazine 2023 Issue 2

Noemi Arthur, Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators

Advertising Campaigns

The Power of Healio

Sarah Graham, Creative Director

Healio

With Karen Siugzda, Justin Dalton

Corporate Reputation / Brand Management

Lee Health Branding (brand book and appendix)

Lee Health Marketing and Brand Management, Team

Lee Health

Education & Training

Neighborhood Planning Academy

Carly Brockinton, Senior Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist

Prince George's County Planning Department

“This training program for the Prince George’s County Planning Department contains all of the elements needed to run successful training sessions. The striking forest green/black/gold color palette is carried throughout all of the materials: Facilitator Workbook, Student Workbook, application documents, nametags, signs and certificates. Each session of the six-week academy has a brief review with keywords maps and highlights—all of which combine to create a user-oriented program. QR codes with passwords make it easy for students to take all assessments. There is even a pre-test to help facilitators determine how much knowledge students already have.”

Education & Training

PRS Journal Club

Rami Kantar, MD, MPH, PhD, Resident Ambassador

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

With Yoshi Toyoda, MD, Ronnie Shammas, MD

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Employee & Benefit Communications

Westchester Medical Center Network - Saving on Island Time

Deirdre McLaughlin, Sr Strategist Participant Communication

Empower

Financial & Investment (includes retirement topics)

Lockheed Martin My Total Retirement Rollout Campaign

Ryan Nelson, Sr Strategist Participant Communication

Empower

Marketing & Public Relations

Build-a-Bureau - Harvesting Vocational Talent To Help Sheltered Children

lauren nowicki, Chief Communications Officer

Dacon Corporation

With Howard Seplowitz, Bruce Secor

“The tragedy of the increase of homelessness in the U.S. knows no bounds. Regardless of one's political views, one must have particular empathy for the children affected by this issue. The campaign submitted with this entry featured over 1,200 sophomore carpentry students In the Boston, MA area building and providing furniture to those transitioning into new homes and. In many cases, this is the first piece of furniture these children have owned. Other programs financed by this entrant's company have enhanced the lives of over 17,000 Massachusetts residents. Philanthropy defined, and deserving of a Grand Award.”

New Products / Services Launch

Austin Rebrand and New Advice Launch

Diana Thomas, Plan Administrator

City of Austin

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Public Service (includes government, nonprofit and corporate programs in public information, charitable & community improvement areas)

Inspire to Elevate

Jerrica Thurman, President & CEO

Elation Communications

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Special Events & Meetings (includes conferences)

Health Equity Week Campaign

Stephanie Mitchell, QI Specialist

Meridian Health

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Special Purpose

'Get Out There' Exhibit Hall Designs

Jessica Geiszler, Marketing & Public Outreach Manager

County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation

With Carolyn Ramos, Andrea Leddy

“The true measure of any campaign is In the results. This campaign, put together in less than 4 months, the team designed, and built a good portion of an interactive 20,000 square foot ‘park world,’ focused on education, exploration and adventure. Workers volunteered to man an on-site ‘Ranger Station’ with live presentations and leave-behind print materials. Nearly 1 million visitors attended the fair --a 25% increase in attendees from the year before -- and led to an ongoing increase in park visitation. FABULOUS results!”

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Special Purpose

Small House Health Center

Lauren Young, Communications & Engagement Coordinator

The Forest at Duke

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Electronic & Email (entire issue) (includes Web & PDF newsletters)

AARP 10/12 The Daily Newsletter

Neil Flanders, Account Director

Shift Paradigm

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AARP 10/18 Travel

Neil Flanders, Account Director

Shift Paradigm

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Print (entire issue-content & design)

Horizons Quarterly Winter 2023

Jeanna Martinucci, Communications & Design Manager

Lake County Forest Preserves

With Communications & Design Division

“Opening with a stunning frosty image of a winter wetland, this issue reminds readers that winter's color palette isn't limited to gray, brown and white tones. The main feature offers a different perspective on the beauty and wonder of winter by zooming in closely on snowflakes. The dramatic close-up images meld with impressionistic artwork and lively text to create an arresting, informative piece. A second feature highlights the Forest Preserves' Tree Canopy Monitoring Program. The design uses graph and kraft paper backgrounds, images of data collection in action and masked photos of tools to help readers envision everything needed to monitor the forest trees in winter.”

Writing (entire issue)

November/December 2023 issue of Assessment Update (Volume 35, Number 6)

Stephen Hundley, Editor

Wiley/Assessment Update

With Caleb James Keith, Shirley Yorger

Custom-Published

Official Super Bowl LVIII Program

Christina CAPOBIANCO, Graphic Designer

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE & H.O. ZIMMAN, INC.

“The judges had not recalled 12/13/22 as a significant date in history until they reviewed this entry. On that date, it was announced that a fusion ignition experiment was successful at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Within the next week, over 100,000 mentions were made in print and digital media, reaching a combined audience of over 57 biliion people worldwide. This entry is a wonderfully written and illustrated story of the background, process and results of this truly awe-inspiring event.”

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Electronic (includes Web & PDF publications)

CORRelations

The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, NA

The Association of Bone and Surgeons

With Colleen Briars, Seth Leopold

Electronic (includes Web & PDF publications)

Sage Video: Social Justice

Sage Video Team, various

Sage

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Political/Government/Association/Nonprofit

Science and Technology Action Committee State of Science in America Report

Katherine Lackey, Senior Director, Content

Avoq

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Political/Government/Association/Nonprofit

The Age of Ignition

NIF&PS Document Services Office of Strategic Communications, Technical Communications

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Books (enter eBooks in Category 33, Electronic Publications)

Aging Forward: A New Path for Health, Technology, and Community

Kaitlin Konecke, Marketing Manager

Health Professions Press

Books (enter eBooks in Category 33, Electronic Publications)

YOU AND YOUR ADULT CHILD

Jodi Lipson, Director, AARP Books

AARP

With Laurence Steinberg, Eamon Dolan

Catalogs, Directories & Guides

BeLocal New Mover Guide

Publication Design Team, Publication designer

The N2 Company

“This guide that is sent out to new homebuyers in unfamiliar Coachella Valley territory does exactly what a guide should do. More than ten sections/articles cover much of a new homeowner’s interests: dining (including fun sections on libations and coffee/tea cafes), hiking, golfing, groceries, and zoos/museum/theaters/festivals. The local tips panels entice readers to try something new—such as touring the host of midcentury-modern homes in Palm Springs. The cohesive design, vibrant photos and lively articles contribute to an award-winning guide.”

Meeting & Event Materials (includes conferences)

CHEST 2023 Meeting Magazine

Cody Holt, Chief Content Officer

TriStar Event Media

With Jennifer Lucas, Kristen Elliott

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Blog Content (editorial content of the entire blog)

Content Hub/Health News en Espanol

Andrew Snyder, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Communications

Orlando Health

With Lisa Cianci, Kim Marcum

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