National Magazine Awards Foundation to change identity and become National Media Awards Foundation

The National Magazine Awards Foundation, so named for 40 years, is changing its corporate identity this fall to become the National Media Awards Foundation. It reflects not only the changing nature of the industry, with publications exploring multiple platforms, but also that the foundation now hosts two awards events -- the National Magazine Awards and the Digital Publishing Awards.

Nino Di Cara, President, National Media Awards Foundation, said [in a release]:

"Given that the Foundation now plays an integral role in celebrating creative achievement in digital media beyond magazines, it is important that our name represents the broader scope of our mission. As a not-for-profit, charitable organization, the NMAF is one of the most trusted brands in Canadian media, and we will continue that tradition of excellence by working with our stakeholders, industry partners, and creators themselves to ensure that our programs represent the incredible achievements in Canadian media."