Prime awards
Posted on November 30, 2016 by bob in Awards
Prime magazine received seven awards at the North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) annual conference in September in Denver, Colorado, including Best Website. NAMPA represents 41 magazines and newspaper across the U.S focusing on the senior market, with Prime competing with publications with circulations up to 25,000.. The combined monthly circulation of NAMPA members is 2.4 million. Awards were judged by the University of Missouri School of Journalism, with judges’ comments below.
1st Place, Briefs/Shorts
“Quick Reads offers a depth of content as well as a broad mix of topics from wide-ranging sources for its readers…. Each item includes a web address to the original source. It’s a true reader service.”
2nd Place, Personal Essay (Niko Corley)
“This fishing tale is about a father hooking a daughter on his love of fishing… told with dialogue and scene recreation. The ending wraps up the story (and) subtly makes the bigger point about parenting.”
1st Place, Cover Photo (Bob Corley)
“Subtle, elegant typography allows viewers to concentrate on the subject. Excellent low-key lighting highlights his face and body language. The warm colors match his expression.”
3rd Place, Overall Design (Callie Corley)
“Prime seamlessly mixes illustrations and photographs throughout the magazine… good use of white space helps guide readers. Clean covers illustrate feature articles well. Opening feature spreads are particularly strong.”
1st Place, Best Color Ad (created for Wesley Gardens)
“A stunning page sure to stop all scanners. It’s a testament to use of white or black space to frame the message. The symmetrical presentation adds to the simplicity and its power.”
3rd Place, Profile (Bob Corley)
“Perhaps the strongest character that actor Greg Thornton portrays is himself. The writer helps that character come to life, giving us a peek into the personality of a man who makes his living by hiding it.”
