PERSONALITY PROFILE SINGLE ARTICLE CIRCULATION OR USERS UNDER 10,000 (PRINT OR ONLINE)
17 entries

1st
A Rich Man
by Vinnie Perrone
February 2018

The article provides a clear glimpse into the subject’s life with well-written anecdotes and a judicious use of good sources. The details of the subject’s accomplishments are clear, but so is his personality. Well done.

SERVICE TO THE HORSE INDUSTRY SINGLE ARTICLE (PRINT OR ONLINE)
16 entries

2nd
Mothers of Necessity
by Sandra McKee
April 2018

Really an excellent article with great information, a fabulous lead and lots of great quotes and personal experiences integrated throughout. You had a strong lead that pulled you in and left you wanting more and kept it that way throughout the story.

3rd
Slow Down?
by Joe Clancy
May 2018

This was a really good topic and excellently written. You did a great job integrating strong, meaningful quotes throughout.

PUBLICATION STAFF SINGLE ADVERTISEMENT (PRINT OR DIGITAL EDITION PUBLICATION)
20 entries

Honorable Mention
It’s Green Up Time
Designed by Barrie Reightler
May 2018

This advertisement about healthy pastures is so endearing that its small size is no deficit to its enticement. The photo is such a sweet crowd pleaser. The headline and subhead boxed right above the yearling’s neck, brings the reader’s eye straight from the message to the little one who is sleeping so contentedly amidst the blades of hearty pasture grass. The visual directive of this composition makes this a truly successful advertisement.

PUBLICATION COVER PAGE CIRCULATION UNDER 10,000 (PRINT OR DIGITAL EDITION PUBLICATION)
27 entries

Honorable Mention
Air Justify
designed by Barrie Reightler, photographed by Steve Heuretz
July 2018

A striking photo used to full effect makes this perfectly balanced cover stand out. All elements work well together here and combine to make this cover a winner. Well done.

GENERAL EXCELLENCE ASSOCIATION PUBLICATION CIRCULATION UNDER 15,000 (PRINT)
7 entries

Honorable Mention
Editor: Joe Clancy
Publisher: Maryland Horse Breeders Association
Art Director: Barrie Reightler

Very stunning covers, and great photos well displayed throughout. Some good in-depth reporting both regional and beyond. The names of the month feature is cool. The Post Time/Past Time bookend the issues well. Great profiles on horses, trainers, breeders, owners and the races. The inset on the foggy race was a great inside story. The acrostic was well done. A lot of hard work goes into this magazine, and it pays off.