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2019 Page One Awards in Magazine Journalism
MNSPJ congratulates all the winners recognized Tuesday night at the annual Page One Awards! Here’s a list of winners for excellence in magazine journalism.
MAGAZINES
Best Profile Story
First Place
“The 100-foot fall.”
Renee Berg, Rochester Magazine
The judge said: “The writing here keeps you engaged in Amber’s story and invested in the outcome, while also revealing her personality along the way.”
Second place
“Born to run.”
James Walsh, Star Tribune
Third Place
“The ramen architect.”
James Norton, The Growler
Best Feature Story
First Place
“Beyond the talk.”
Jennifer Hyvonen, Minnesota Parent
The judge called it “a personal and educational piece told in a very warm, humorous and informative manner.”
Second Place
“The IUD is back and better.”
Kate Dohman, Minnesota Parent
Third Place
“Sixty years of Omm Pah Pah.”
Robb Murray, Mankato Free Press
Best Department
First Place
“Random Rochesterite.”
Jennifer Koski, Rochester Magazine
The judge complemented this entry’s “great layout, overall great look and feel to the sections.”
Second place
“State secrets.”
Eric Roper, Star Tribune
Third Place
“Ten Questions.”
Steve Lange, Rochester Magazine
Best Column
First place
“Oddchester.”
Steve Lange, Rochester Magazine
The judge said: “Highly relatable subject matter, combined with an enjoyable voice and style, reminds us that a sense of community is still an important part of our lives. We need steady, dependable columnists more than ever.”
Second place
“Afraid to ask.”
Gail Rosenblum, Star Tribune
Third place
“World’s okay-est mom.”
Katie Dohman, Minnesota Parent
Best Cover
First Place
Micah Edel, Minnesota Good Age’s July 2018 issue.
The judge said: “GREAT use of color for coordinating with the photo used. Overall, clean design and feel, while bringing out design from the photo into the design of the text and lines.”
Second Place
Casie Beldo, Ari Woeste and Erica Loeks, Minnesota Monthly’s December 2018 issue.
Third Place
“Fall arts.”
Emily Utne, City Pages
Best Page Design
First Place
“The Wild Side.”
Micah Edel, Minnesota Good Age
The judge called this entry “cohesive and pleasing to look at. Impressive work.”
Second place
“Diagnosis: Gifted.”
Valerie Moe, Minnesota Parent
Third Place
“X-Games: Your favorite extreme sports throw-down is back in Minneapolis.”
Emily Utne, City Pages
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Graphics/Art and illustration
First place
“Fringe 2018.”
Sango Bang and Emily Utne, City Pages
The judge complimented this entry’s use of color and level of detail.
Second place
“Born to run.”
Tim O’Brien and Kim Vu, Star Tribune
Best Issue
First Place
Mankato Magazine, December 2018 issue
The judge called this submission “a stand-out in its category. Not only did the main story grab interest, but the variety of articles was outstanding and all of the articles had meat to them. The layout was eye pleasing and the balance of content to advertisements was spot on.”
Second place
“Born to run.”
Star Tribune