ONE Wins First Place at Catholic Press Awards

Once again, ONE won.

CNEWA’s multimedia magazine triumphed again at the Catholic Press Association awards banquet last Friday, winning 15 — including First Place for General Excellence — at the Catholic Media Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Evaluating the magazine, the judges wrote:

This magazine is a high quality publication with a sophisticated look and feel. It is filled with powerful images and stories from around the world, filtered through a Catholic lens. Outstanding.

The newspaper and magazine judges included journalism professors from Marquette University and Spring Hill College.

Here’s a complete list of ONE’s awards:

First Place:

General Excellence (Mission Magazines)
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Best Electronic Newsletter
“Discover ONE Online” by Gabriela Gaibor, Paul Grillo, Greg Kandra

Best Single Photo — Color
“Hungry to Learn: Boy With Homework” by Petterik Wiggers

Second Place:

Best Special Issue, Section or Supplement
“Summer 2013 Issue — Spotlight: Children in Need”
“Very compelling diverse section, wonderfully presented,” wrote the judges. “This thorough, compassionate work made me proud of your publication.”

Best Coverage of Religious Liberty Issues
“Faith Under Fire: Young Copts Persevere in Egypt” by Sarah Topol

Best Essay (Mission Magazines)
“Letter from Syria: Saving Children of War” by Ziad Hilal, S.J.

Best Multiple Picture Package — Feature
“Hungry to Learn” by Petterik Wiggers

Best Single Photo — Color
“Hungry to Learn: Smiling Child With Biscuit” by Petterik Wiggers

Best Online/Multimedia Presentation of Visuals
“Visiting Georgia and Armenia” by Michael J.L. La Civita, Blaine Hicklin, Thomas Varghese

Third Place:

Best Feature Article (Mission Magazines)
“A Greek Tragedy: In a deepening economic crisis, churches and charities help” by Don Duncan

Best Online Blog (Publication)
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Honorable Mentions

Best Redesign
ONE Magazine

Individual Excellence — Photographer/Artist
Paul Grillo, Designer, ONE Magazine

Best Feature Article — Mission magazines
“Reaching the Young ‘Untouchables’” by Jose Kavi

Best Online Content Not Published in Print
“Journey Through the South Caucasus” (blog series) by Michael J.L. La Civita