The Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) has announced the recipients of the Achievement in Publishing, Editor of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Best New Magazine awards; and the shortlist for the new Magazine of the Year award.

The Showcase and Achievement Awards recipients will be celebrated at the Alberta Magazine Awards Gala on March 5, 2015 in Calgary, says a press release.

2015 ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS The Achievement Awards recognize the accomplishments, innovation and creativity of individuals and publications in the magazine industry. Congratulations to these highly accomplished individuals and publications, and all of the worthy nominees:

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

Visit The AMPA website to learn more about these awards recipients and finalists.

SHOWCASE AWARDS (Finalists) Thanks to the hard work of more than 50 Alberta Magazine Awards volunteer judges – industry experts from across North America – the 300 editorial and design entries in 15 Showcase Awards categories have been narrowed down to 75 outstanding finalists. Congratulations to all the magazine publishers, editors, web editors, writers, poets, art directors, designers, photographers, illustrators and the many other talented contributors! View the list of finalists and read the entries online.

On a personal note, I want to congratulate both Chris & Jennifer Bird, who have been clients now since 2009.