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No bronze or silver awards Gold: Little Rock Special Family; C. Waynette Traub, art director; Jennifer Pyron, editor
Little Rock offers an intriguing local cover photo combined with an outstanding lead tease: "6 local parents share stories of love, loss and hope." That tease captures the human qualities of the stories. Despite the high number of elements on the page, the designer avoided clutter. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: The Baby Guide, Fall 2009, Nashville Parent; Susan Day, editor; Chad Young, managing editor; Kiera Ashford, associate editor; Rebekah Pope, photography
The father-child close-up with the dramatic background attract our attention to the photo, and the words pop off the page. The words and photo combine to make a strong package. Silver: Fall KC Baby, Kansas City Parent; Michael Gimotty, publisher
Fun cover photo sets the stage for the baby edition. The top two tease lines are strong because they are specific. The nameplate is an attractive design, and colors are used well to give the page depth. Gold: Sacramento Parent; Dandelion; Alexandra Frankel, photographer; Leisa Mayer, art director
Terrific cover photo that is shot to attract attention to the subject and leave room for the cover teases. The lead tease, "He's the baby brother I wanted in my heart!" is an outstanding appeal to emotion. From the selection of the name down to the last type detail, this is excellent work. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Chicago Parent; Fall Going Places; Liz DeCarlo, senior editor and photographer; Rebecca Lomax, art director
The engaging cover photo is shot to go with the lead story. The words and image work together. Three key tease lines sell inside content nicely. Silver: Baby Map, Spring, ParentMap; Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulken, publisher
The cover photograph is as simple as the theme. The open background and the baby-in-the-basket work to establish a visual package. The tease lines along the bottom are small but written well. Gold: Baby, Fall 2009, Bay Area Parent; Cindy Byrne, publisher; Peggy Spear, editor; Amanda Hawkins, senior graphic designer and Kimberly Hernando, photographer
Combine a terrific photo with a top-notch tease, and you have a gold winner. The mayor's wife, who has worked in film and makes documentaries about empowerment of women, is a perfect cover choice. The rest of the cover lines fit well and sell stories.
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No bronze award Silver: Little Rock Family; "Being Ray'Lyn," C. Waynette Traub, art director, photographer
The photography in this feature gives readers an up-close perspective of the physical disabilities Ray'Lyn has without being stereotypical or condescending in its presentation. The display type adds to the story by helping readers navigate the text in a way that offers a better understanding of what life is like for this child and her family. Gold: Little Rock Family; "Gift of Gratitude," C. Waynette Traub, art director, photographer
The selection of photographs for this layout works as perfect complement to the text. They truly show the writer's "gift of gratitude." Display type serves to aid readers without distracting from the design. 30,001 - 54,999
No bronze or silver awards Gold: Maryland Family Magazine; Baby Steps; "What's the difference between age 3 and 4? Plenty!" Michele K. Moy, art director; Brian E. Young, graphic designer
The use of typography and color help separate the components of this package and guide readers through the layout. The layout helps to draw readers into the text and makes good use of photography and typography. 55,000 or more
Bronze: ParentMap; "The No Waste Nursery," Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulken, publisher
What a creative use of photography in this layout. A great illustration idea that proves the basis of the story: simplicity is always the best option. Subheds and typography aid readers through the text of this layout. Silver: ParentMap; "Family Fun All Year Long," Emily Johnson, art director; Alayne Sulken, publisher
This layout uses art to its advantage as a means of breaking up long blocks of type. Use of typography and color help enhance the concept of the layout theme. Gold: Chicago Parent; "Chicago's top picnic spots," Rebecca Lomax, art director
What a great use of color and photography to enhance the theme of this layout. A creative idea that is brilliant for the simplicity of its execution.
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No bronze or silver awards Gold: Baton Rouge Parents Magazine; Amy Foreman Plaisance, publisher/CEO; Theresa Payment, associate publisher and writer
Photography is the only art form accessible to nearly every person, its manageable technology making the act of picture taking simple. What this article does is help soon-to-be-parents learn to create images of their deliveries and newborns that rise above the mere snapshot. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Metro Parent (OR); Marie Sherlock, editor, Emily Puro, writer
As traditional notions of education transform under the effects of the electronic age, questions about online learning and how children respond to it make for interesting reading. In a fact-filled and in-depth look at digital schooling, the author offers unique insights into this modern phenomenon. Silver: Metro Parent (OR); Marie Sherlock, editor; Anne Laufe, writer
Taking on a subject as controversial as the "math-science gender gap," particularly when girls tend to be viewed as the students who are deficient, means that a reporter better have her facts straight. The depth of reporting and the willingness to challenge stereotypes kept this article fair and informative. Gold: Bay Area Parent, Education and Enrichment Guide; Jill Wolfson, editor; Sara Solovich, associate editor
This intriguing and insightful article offers parents a sound perspective on evaluating their children's growth and development. Often, parents wonder whether their children are progressing in positive ways, and this thoughtful feature, deftly describes how to objectively assess how things are going. 55,000 or more
Bronze: ParentMap; Alayne Sulkin, publisher; Kristen Russell Dobson, managing editor; Elaine Bowers, writer
As children start school, whether they have the requisite maturity and skills is a longstanding question that resists easy analysis. Here the author takes up the issue and offers considered insights into the ongoing quandary of when to send a kid to kindergarten. It's the perfect example of an old idea, reported in a new and interesting way. Silver: ParentMap; Alayne Sulkin, publisher; Kristen Russell Dobson, managing editor; Tera Schreiber, writer
This creative, insightful and well-reported service journalism feature will help parents upend old notions of what a baby's nursery should include. This piece offers counterintuitive but helpful suggestions about what’s best, and most economical, for the baby who, as it turns out, doesn't need everything. Gold: Dallas Child; Joylyn Niebes, editor in chief, Gretchen Sparling, managing editor, Judy Wiley, writer
This strong piece of health journalism about a rare genetic disorder—Fragile X Syndrome—wasn't an easy subject to navigate. But the author, with skillful writing and an ability to make scientific information accessible to readers, ended up delivering a sensitive and informative portrayal of this little known disability.
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Bronze: TulsaKids Magazine, "The College Planner," Lauren Zeligson, graphic artist
The process of picking a college takes months. Different questions come up at different times. This comprehensive guide makes answering those questions quick and easy through the intelligent use of color, visuals and typography to create an easy-to-navigate section chock-full of good advice for the college-bound. Silver: Little Rock Family, "Little Rock Special Family," C. Waynette Traub, art director/photographer
This section is defined by the compelling photography that captures the community's most special citizens in both portrait and documentary. The photos say as much about these citizens and their challenges and triumphs as the accompanying text. Gold: Red River Kids Magazine; Laura Clevenger, publisher; Sandra Kimbell, art director/designer
Who needs Highlights for Children when you have this free publication? Every bit as fun as the classic, it's packed with games, puzzles, stories and everything else a parent needs to keep a child occupied with something fun and educational. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: Carolina Parent, "Baby Guide," Cheri Vigna, art director; Crickett Gibbons, editor
The design of this section is consistent and attractive from cover to cover. Good informational visuals accompany each article, and the listings type is easy to scan thanks to smart font choices and a good use of color. Silver: Nashville Parent; "The Baby Guide," Susan Day, editor; Chad Young, managing editor; Kiera Ashford, associate editor
This is a great example of carrying a single theme through a publication. The design incorporates a consistent color scheme and big, bright photography to create a cheery magazine that celebrates the joy of having a baby. Gold: Colorado Parent, "Colorado Expecting," Romey Lincicome, art director; Deborah Mock, editor
This publication stands out not just for its pocket-size format, but also for its attractive designs that rival that of any full-size competitor. Narrative stories are kept short to make room for compelling visuals and infobox type. Color is used to communicate themes and ideas. And the typography captures the expecting-mother theme well. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Chicago Parent, "Chicago Special Parent," Rebecca Lomax, art director; Mark Tartara, designer; Bethany Vogelsberg, designer
Documentary photography and environmental portraits are well done throughout this publication, and particularly on the cover. The mega-huge resources section is well-organized and easy to follow thanks to consistent use of font and color, plus the fun little tidbit articles and images help break up all that type. Silver: Dallas Child, "Dallas Child Baby Fall," Lauren Niebes, art director; Mary Dunn, designer
A loose, airy feel ties this publication together cover to cover, especially in the listings section, which gives a generous amount of vertical type space to ensure that this listing is especially easy to navigate. The illustrations nicely set the tone for each story they represent. Color is used in moderation but very effectively. Gold: NYMetro Parents, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Book, Jiyon Son, art director
The tone set throughout the book captures what everyone in the family wants for their child's bar/bat mitzvah – memorable moments for Mom and Dad, fun times for the kids. The designers capture that tone wonderfully with a mix of vivid portraits and fun, candid shots. The designers use dominance, stylish typography and generous amounts of white space to accent the photography.
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Bronze: Baton Rouge Baby Magazine; Amy Foreman Plaisance, publisher; Theresa Payment, associate publisher
This publication provides a lot of useful information to parents of infants. The stories and short bits of information connect not only with mothers but also dads. Silver: Parents & Kids (MS); College Knowledge for parents and students; Gretchen Cook, publisher
First generation middle school student and their parents were well served by this publication. The information is timely and beneficial. It was easy to read. The to-do lists were easy to follow. Gold: Genesee Valley Parent; Rochester Baby Guide; Jillian Melnyk, editor
The stories in this publication were right on the mark. They provided a lot of useful information and were well written. The articles were timely and reflected many aspects of being new parents. 30,001 - 54,999
Bronze: The Parent Paper; The Special Parent; Mary Vallo, editor
Parents of special needs children must have found much to like in this publication. The stories provided useful information in an easy-to-read format. The resource guide was is helpful. The stories were well written. Silver: Metro Parent (OR); Your Baby and You, 2009-10 Marie Sherlock, editor; Anne Laufe, Eneida Nemecek; Sarah Pagliasotti; Kendra Jacobson, writers
This publication provided useful information to parents, but it also touched on provocative subjects. The stories were well sourced and the writing was good. The resource list at the end of the publication was excellent. Gold: Central Penn Parent; Capabilities – Summer 2009, Ann Marie Reynolds, designer; Nikki M. Murry, editor; Cathy Ashby, associate publisher
This stories in this publication touch on issues that are important to parents with special needs children. The range of topics, from finances to legal rights to new therapy procedures were handled well. The writing is authoritative and easy to read. 55,000 or more
Bronze: Atlanta Parent; Just Kids – Summer/Fall 2009, Liz White, Publisher; Kate Parrott, editor
Parents reading this publication found useful information in both the articles and the list of resources. The editor did a good job of putting together trend stories with articles that addressed long-standing issues as they relate to children with special needs. Silver: NYMetro Parents, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Book 2009; Phyllis Singer, editorial director; Roni Sarig, editor
The publication provides everything you need to know in planning for this important occasion. The articles address not only the celebration but also the spiritual aspects of the event. The resource guide is invaluable. Gold: Chicago Parent; Chicago Special Parent Summer; Liz Decarlo, Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy, editors
This publication was enjoyable as well as informative. The voices in the stories were authentic. The writers and editors did an excellent job of letting special needs parents tell their stories and provide information that others can learn from. The resources section at the end is a bonus.
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