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Three examples of a single, regularly appearing department or column from three different issues.

Any article offering readers insight into the operational practices of a company, organization or trade/professional group.

Any article offering readers insight into the leadership of an individual who has made an impact in his/her company, industry, trade or profession.

Any in-depth feature dealing with subjects, events or developments of importance to a trade publication’s readers and industry.

Any in-depth feature dealing with subjects, events or developments of importance to a professional publication’s readers and industry.

Any article offering readers timely information and background of an important news event affecting the marketplace served by the publication.

Any article informing readers how to do their jobs better, more efficiently or more productively.

Any collection of articles (maximum 3) on a single related topic or subject.

Any original photograph by a Canadian photographer, commissioned by the publication.

Any original illustration or series of illustrations accompanying a single article (including cover, photo and spot illustration) by a Canadian illustrator, commissioned by the publication.

Any specific editorial or a series of editorials (maximum 3) on the same topic. An editorial is a column or short article that expresses the opinion of the publication carrying it.

Art direction of an opening spread or complete feature.

Any single publication cover.

Art direction of a complete issue.

The best overall issue of a publication in terms of the impact and usefulness relative to its editorial mandate. This award is open to any regularly produced issue as well as thematic and anniversary issues and SIPs. The intent is to reward general excellence by the entire editorial team in production of a single issue.

This award will go to the publisher whose brand best delivers on their editorial mandate through numerous platforms, which may include, in addition to a print or digital magazine: websites, special issues or other publications, mobile apps, tablet editions, social media platforms, television shows, podcasts, events, merchandising or any other initiatives or forms of audience engagement. Entries will be evaluated on how clearly it aligns its editorial mission with journalistic excellence, presentation, service to readers, innovation, and use of multiple content platforms to serve and grow the brand’s audience.

This award will go to the publication that displays overall excellence in content and design, and that most consistently mirrors its mandate/mission (as published in the media kit) and most effectively engages and serves the needs of its readers.

Honours the podcast series that best serves its intended audience. The originality of the theme and the quality of production will be judged, as well as creative use of the podcasting or audio medium. Upload a JPG or PNG visual representation of your entry. Submissions may consist of links to up to three (3) episodes.

Honours creative excellence in the production of a video by a B2B publication of any length. This category rewards: Reporter(s); Video Producer(s); Video Editor(s); Videographer(s); Director(s); Other Contributor(s).

Honours the outstanding work of an individual or editorial team in creating original and engaging content via a regular email series that best serves its intended audience. Editorial elements may include but are not limited to text, audio, photographs, illustrations, infographics, and visual elements. Newsletters must be designed specifically for the email platform. They should feature original content and not simply a reproduction of the publication’s website.

This award recognizes email content which is editorial in nature. The newsletter can make use of reporting done for the publication’s other properties. Emails created for marketing or promotional purposes, or for the sole or main purpose of providing readers with links to the publication’s website content, should not be submitted for this category.

The quality of the content as well as the value to readers will be judged.

Judging Criteria: Judges should consider the following criteria in evaluating Best Editorial Newsletter:

• Overall quality of the content and the design elements, relevance of the theme;
• Successful integration of written visual, graphic-design, and other elements;
• Functionality & user experience: How successfully does the publication’s newsletter series engage the intended audience?
• Overall impact of the newsletter series.

There is no cash prize with this award.