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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 digital article, project, or concept that leverages technology and/or design (graphics, video, audio, interactive reports, etc.) to enhance the storytelling, audience engagement, and/or reader experience.

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.

Any report on any B2B topics, featuring a trade or professional magazine’s independent industry research and editorial analysis.

Art direction of an opening spread or complete feature.

Any article with an emphasis on climate change and its impacts in any field, trade, or profession.

Any article with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in any field, trade, or profession.

Any single publication cover.

Art direction of a complete issue.

Honours the podcast series that best serves its intended trade or professional 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 trade or professional 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.

An outstanding collection of articles and content on a related theme in a single issue, which reflects collaboration by writers, editors, art directors and/or visual creators. Elements may include, but are not limited to, annotations, illustrations, photography, sidebars, infographics and captions. Entries may consist of a series of print and/or online related feature articles and content packaged together, or an entire special or thematic 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.

A website that excels in content, user experience, design, engagement, innovation, technical performance, accessibility, and demonstrates a positive impact on its target professional audience and the publication’s objectives.

This award goes to the brand that best delivers on their editorial mandate through more than two platforms, which may include, in addition to a print or digital magazine: websites, mobile apps, social media platforms, special projects/issues, podcasts, events, webinars, sponsored initiatives or other forms of audience engagement. Entries will be evaluated on how clearly it aligns its editorial mission with editorial excellence, presentation, service to readers, and innovation.

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.