CNEWA’s flagship publication, ONE, took home top honors at the Catholic Media Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, last week.
The magazine was named Magazine of the Year (Mission Magazine category) at the Catholic Press Association Awards, and won 26 others in a wide range of categories including writing, photography, blogging and design.
In addition, the magazine’s publisher, Msgr. John E. Kozar, received the prestigious Bishop John England Award, which annually honors a publisher who has been a staunch defender of press freedom.
In one magazine category, Best Layout or Article Column, CNEWA’s graphic designer Paul Grillo swept all the awards — and also won second place in the All Member Awards for Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year.
Citing the overall quality of the magazine, the judges praised the “great work” of the staff, cited the “excellent” layouts, singled out the “beautiful, informative coverage” and made a point to underscore the “exceptional journalism” that has become a hallmark of the publication.
The judges included faculty from Spring Hill College, Loyola University, Marquette University and media professionals and journalists from around the country.
A complete list of the awards can be found below, with links to the winning stories:
First Place:
- Magazine/Newsletter of the Year (Mission Magazines)
- Best Layout or Article Column (Mission Magazines): This, Our Exile by Paul Grillo
- Best Feature Article (Mission Magazines): For I Was in Prison by Don Duncan
- Best Reporting on a Special Age Group: Windows to the World by Mark Raczkiewycz
- Best Writing — In-Depth: Confronting Abuse of Women in Georgia by Molly Corso
- Best Multiple Picture Package — Feature: This, Our Exile by Petterik Wiggers
- Best Single Photo, Color: Thoroughfare in Mai-Aini refugee camp by Petterik Wiggers
Second Place:
- Best Electronic Newsletter: “Discover ONE Online”
- Graphic Artist/Designer of the Year: Paul Grillo
- Best Blog — Group or Association: One-to-One by CNEWA Staff
- Best Layout or Article Column (Mission Magazines): ‘For I Was in Prison’ by Paul Grillo
- Best Coverage — Immigration:
- Inspiring the Faithful in Jordan by Dale Gavlak
- This, Our Exile by Emeline Wuilbercq
- A Refuge in Lebanon by Doreen Abi Raad
- Best Feature Article (Mission Magazines): This, Our Exile by Emeline Wuilbercq
- Best Writing — In-Depth: A Source of Light by Gayane Abrahamyan
- Best Multiple Picture Package — Feature: Windows to the World by Ivan Chernichkin
Third Place:
- Best Layout or Article Column (Mission Magazines): A Letter From Iraq by Paul Grillo
- Best Coverage — Ecumenical/Interfaith Issues:
- Defining ‘Christian’ in Palestine by Samar Hazboun
- ‘For I Was in Prison’ by Don Duncan
- Healing the Forgotten by Anubha George
- Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Option for the Poor and Vulnerable: Healing the Forgotten by Anubha George
Honorable Mention:
- Best Cover, Color: ONE magazine, June 2018 by Paul Grillo and Nazik Armenakyan
- Best Online Content Not Published in Print: CNEWA Connections by Elias D. Mallon, S.A., Ph.D.
- Best Essay (Mission Magazines): A Letter From Iraq by Sister Clara Nacy
- Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Option for the Poor and Vulnerable: Confronting Abuse of Women in Georgia by Molly Corso
- Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Solidarity: Signs of Hope by Magdy Samaan
- Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Life and Dignity of the Human Person: Windows to the World by Mark Raczkiewycz
- Best Story and Photo Package: This, Our Exile by Emeline Wuilbercq and Petterik Wiggers
- Best Writing — In-Depth: A Refuge to Mend and Grow by Anubha George
- Best Multiple Picture Package — Feature: For I Was in Prison by Don Duncan