Atlantic Journalism Awards magazine finalists announced

The Atlantic Journalism Awards (AJAs) have announced the finalists for the 2009 competition, the results of which will be presented at a gala event at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Here are magazine-related finalists (each finalist will receive a framed AJAs Certificate of Excellence in Journalism. One of the finalists in each category will be honoured as the overall Gold Award winner).

Best Article

• Alec Bruce, Atlantic Business, "The Oracle of Atlantic Canada"
• Gloria Hickey, East Coast Living "Divine Intervention"
• Progress Magazine Annual "People We Love Feature" 

Best Cover 

• Halifax Magazine October 2009 cover "Take Flight"
• East Coast Living Fall 2009 cover "The Simple Life"
• Atlantic Salmon Journal Spring 2009 cover "Cycle of Life"

 Best Profile Article 

• Eleanor Beaton, Atlantic Business "The Fast Times of Rob Sobey"
• Barry Boyce, Shambhala Sun "Fifty Years on the Razor's Edge" 
• Jon Tattrie, Progress Magazine "Back to the Land"

Commentary

• Eleanor Beaton,  Atlantic Business  "The Case Against Protectionism"