Achievers announced for Alberta Magazine Awards

The Alberta Magazine Awards give out two kinds of awards: their showcase awards across a number of categories (see earlier post); and the Achievement Awards, recognizing the accomplishments, innovation and creativity of individuals and publications in the province's magazine industry. The Achievement Awards are announced in advance of the gala which takes place March 5 in Calgary, plus the final shortlist of 3 is announced for Magazine of the Year.) The gala is part of the two day 19th annual Alberta Magazine Conference at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary March 5 and 6. 

This year's achievers are:

• Achievement in Publishing, Chris Bird, Fly Fusion Magazine
• Editor of the Year. Steven Sandor, Avenue Edmonton
• Volunteer of the Year, Jennifer Schmidt-Rempel, Lethbridge Living
• Best New Magazine (Recipient), Grains West

• Magazine of the Year (Shortlist) 
• Avenue Calgary
• Avenue Edmonton
• Glass Buffalo

View the complete list of finalists and read the entries