Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, the monthly magazine published by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association covering Thoroughbred racing and breeding in the region, was recognized with 11 awards for material published in 2016 from the American Horse Publications on the evening of Saturday, June 17, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Three first-place awards were presented – two for editorial and one in photography.
The following is the list of this year’s awards (including comments from the judges):
FEATURE SINGLE ARTICLE CIRCULATION/AUV UNDER 10,000
15 entries
1st
Loving the View
By Linda Dougherty
January 2016
I really like this article. You did a nice job telling the story and taking your reader on a journey. You pulled me in. Great job on the lead.
3rd
Hansel’s Home and So Much More
By Sandra McKee
September 2016
Love the lead. I like that the personality profile was on an animal–I love stories like this.
EDITORIAL EVENT COVERAGE SINGLE ARTICLE
CIRCULATION/AUV UNDER 20,000
11 entries
1st
Crazy No More
By Joe Clancy
June 2016
Rich entry. Strong sentence structure and smooth transitions keep the action moving and the reader engaged.
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPH
21 entries
1st
Dawn Patrol
Kathee Rengert, Photographer
February 2016
Everything is spot on here – the lighting, the exposure and that soft and vivid color of a sunrise. The photograph is well balanced and brings the reader right along on the morning ride.
Honorable Mention
Mother’s Day
Lydia A. Williams, Photographer
March 2016
Great angle, great lighting and a great moment make this Reflection photo memorable.
PERSONALITY PROFILE SINGLE ARTICLE
CIRCULATION/AUV UNDER 10,000
21 entries
3rd
The Cowboy Way
By Joe Clancy
October 2016
The intro for this profile is really strong. You get a sense of place and person. This piece gives complete picture of the subject. I like the blend of his personal and professional ambitions.
Honorable Mention
Line of Duty
By Sandra McKee
April 2016
Joe Miller is an excellent choice for a profile. His job is unique and fascinating. The story really came alive to me and I quickly finished the piece.
PERSONAL COLUMN SINGLE ARTICLE
CIRCULATION UNDER 20,000/AUV 50,000
7 entries
2nd
Racing Must Make Progress on Medication
By Joe Clancy
August 2016
This is a competently reported editorial-style opinion piece. Fact-based, observant, and tightly written, the author states the problem and outlines possible solutions while keeping an emotional distance from the situation. It’s sharply focused, a bit acerbic, convincing, and gets straight to the point.
EDITORIAL ACTION PHOTOGRAPH
12 entries
3rd
Crazy No More
Robert Keller, Photographer
June 2016
The photographer captured this scene with great skill. Perfect focus and exposure gave the subject matter pristine clarity allowing the viewer to appreciate the really hard work going on here, right down to rippling veins. This is a wonderful composition with expert technical execution.
PUBLICATION COVER PAGE
CIRCULATION UNDER 10,000
19 entries
Honorable Mention
Mother’s Day
Lydia A. Williams, Photographer
Barrie Reightler, Designer
March 2016
The charming photo chosen for this layout makes the cover quite captivating. After the viewer’s eye sets on the classically designed, pure white masthead running across the top of the page, it drops to the second focal point of the composition ... the beautiful little foal framed between his Mom’s leg and jaw. This is the perfect design to match the theme of the main story and to grab readers’ interest.
EDITORIAL DESIGN
CIRCULATION UNDER 10,000
23 entries
3rd
Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred
Crazy No More
Barrie Reightler, Designer
Douglas Lees, Robert Keller, Lydia A. Williams, Photographers
June 2016
Dynamic photo of horses dominates the double page spread. Dark, warm browns of the horses provide calligraphic shapes against the lime green background – small dots of color intersperse. A bold headline and slender subtitle are reversed out from the background. Subsequent spreads display organized blocks of photos that contain and organize dynamic elements. The choice of type is perfect in font and weight.
