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| Editorial Categories | ||||
| Column: Reviews | ||||
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Entries are originally commissioned by publication and cover regular columns on books, magazines, film, video, television, music, computer, software, web sites, audio and/or mass media. The column, or columnist, clearly establishes the publication as a voice of authority on any given subject. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Fifty Plus - Mark Fetter, Richmond, VA | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY - Tony Bennet & K.D. Lange "A Wonderful World" | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO - "Silver Screening" | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "Jazzy Ain't Misbehavin'" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "Silks, Robes and a Radish or Two " | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY - "Slice of New York" | |||
| Senior Issues | ||||
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Entries cover regular columns on senior issues, advice, behavior and health issues or senior resources. The column, or columnist, clearly establishes the publication as a voice of authority on any given subject. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY - "Being Well: You Need To Know" | |||
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Northwest Prime Time - Chris Mitchell, Tukwila, WA - "Mind Matters" | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD "Southern California entertains,from Disney to Nixon" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV - "When is it Time to Stop Driving? Make an Honest Evaluation now" | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA "Condo Purchase: Risky Investment or Risky Retirement?" | |||
| Calendar of Events | ||||
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Entries represent how the publication serves as a tool for readers by highlighting specific and unique senior-oriented activities and events during the time period covered by the particular issue. Section can include the dated calendar of events and related resources, listings and roundups. This entry should not be a one-time special section, but rather a representation of a section that runs in each issue of the publication. | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY | |||
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Northwest Prime Time - Chris Mitchell, Tukwila, WA | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA | |||
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| Briefs/Short Stuff | ||||
| Entries are a potpourri of brief, timely, lively, engaging, informative and locally relevant items that are packaged together as a column or section that appears regularly in the publication. | ||||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Fifty Plus - Mark Fetter, Richmond, VA - "Essentials" | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO - "Senior Dollar Stretchers" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "Senior Gaming" | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY - "Your Social Security Questions Answered" | |||
| Personal Essay | ||||
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This category recognizes the value of personal essays as seniors reach out to one another through their local senior publication. Submissions may be humorous, serious or reflective. The essay may be written either by a staff or freelance writer. | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY - "What To Do With An Empty Room" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more (tie for #1) | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV - "Delving into Spiritual Elements Can Give Strength" | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "My First Senior Discount" | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY - "My First Car" | |||
| Profile | ||||
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Entries examine an interesting person or look at a person in an interesting way. Submissions should be well-reported and written with craftsmanship. Articles in Q & A format are also acceptable. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Beacon Newspaper - Susan Capps, Grand Junction, CO - "Changing Gears and Loving it!" | |||
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Fifty Plus - Mark Fetter, Richmond, VA - "Women & Aging" | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior News - Donna Anderson, Lancaster, PA - "Drawing on Experience (Bill Hoin)" | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY - "A Passion for Clay" | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "Elderhostel Books More Murders" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY - "Song Stylist Keely Smith" | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "Century of Hope...Bob Hope" | |||
| How-To Feature | ||||
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Entries should demonstrate the usefulness and applicability of the information presented. These pieces offer more than advice: they instruct and enlighten the reader, providing guidance in achieving the desired outcome. Entries in this category may come from any field. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Beacon Newspaper - Susan Capps, Grand Junction, CO - "Yard Sale-ing is too Much Fun!" | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "What Makes Happy Marriages?" | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "Cheap Canadian Meds Targeted" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA- "The Medicare & Choice Choice" | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY - "Summer Fun With Your Grandkids" | |||
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| Feature Writing | ||||
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This category recognizes quality feature writing that shows style, is clever in subject matter, and an all-around good read. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Indianapolis Prime Times - Glenda Russell - "Talking with the high priestess of hints" | |||
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Beacon Newspaper - Susan Capps, Grand Junction, CO - "Myths & Realities of the Homeless" | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO - "For Don Wolf the Music Came First" | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY - "Literature" | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "Cohousing Creates Community" | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "Never Too Old For Girl Scouts" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "Have Backpack, will travel...to Tahiti (for $402.40)" | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV - "Peru is a Country of Contrasts" | |||
| Special Section | ||||
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Entries are special sections or pullout guides covering any subject. These sections should be written, edited and presented in a manner that is lively and useful to the reader. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Beacon Newspaper - Susan Capps, Grand Junction, CO - "Resource Directory 2003" | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior News - Donna Anderson, Lancaster, PA - "Lifestyles and Wellness" | |||
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Northwest Prime Time - Chris Mitchell, Tukwila, WA - "Mind Matters- Medical Services Guide Feb. 2003" | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "Housing Options: Independent Living" | |||
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Cincinnati Fiftyplus - Kirstin Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio - "Focus: Your Health" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY - Frank Trotta - "Resource Guide" | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV - Steve Fish - "Health & Wellness Guide 2003" | |||
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| General Excellence | ||||
| Most Improved | ||||
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Entries should exhibit major improvements in both editorial content and design. There should be obvious evidence of improvements in writing and editing standards. In addition, winners must demonstrate a vastly improved visual presentation, providing thoughtful attention to quality of art and design. | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY - "March & April 2002, March & April, 2003" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "Aug. & Sept. 2001/Aug. & Sept. 2002" | |||
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| Rookie of the Year | ||||
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This award is given to NAMPA' s best new publication. To be eligible, an entry's publisher must not have been in business for more than 2 years and the publication being entered must not have printed more than 18 issues. | |||
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Prime Time Monthly - Maria Elena Alvarez, Albuquerque, NM | |||
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| General Excellence | ||||
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Entries exhibit editorial balance, planning, thoughtful pacing and a high caliber of journalism throughout. There should be evidence of high standards in writing and editing. General Excellence winners should demonstrate a grasp of the issues within the local senior community and beyond. Winners feature a lively visual presentation with careful attention to the quality of art and design. Production quality must be excellent throughout. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Prime Time Monthly - Maria Elena Alvarez, Albuquerque, NM | |||
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Indianapolis Prime Times - Glenda Russell, Indianapolis, IN | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Northwest Prime Time - Chris Mitchell, Tukwila, WA | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Good Age - William Kosfeld, St. Paul, MN | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV | |||
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| Design Categories | ||||
| Front Cover: Photo | ||||
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Entries in this category use original photography to entice the reader into the publication. There should be evidence of intelligent use of typography and space as well as a sense of control over production details. No stock photos or CD-ROM artwork are allowed. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Beacon Newspaper - Susan Capps, Grand Junction, CO -"April 2003" | |||
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Fifty Plus - Mark Fetter, Richmond, VA - "January 2003" | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior News - Donna Anderson, Lancaster, PA - "Turning out Art" | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO - "With Twists & Turns Art Takes Former Teacher down Many Paths" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "Oct. 2002" | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY- "June 2003" | |||
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| Front Cover: Illustration | ||||
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Entries in this category use any original form of art that serves to entice the reader into the publication. Computer-enhanced or computer-generated artwork may also be submitted. There should be evidence of intelligent use of typography and space as well as a sense of control over production details. No stock illustrations or CD-ROM artwork are allowed. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Prime Time Monthly - Maria Elena Alvarez, Albuquerque, NM | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY | |||
| Table of Contents | ||||
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This award recognizes the table of contents that best provides readers with a road map through the publication, is well organized, easy to use and incorporates design to make the contents interesting and attractive. | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO | |||
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| Briefs/Short Stuff | ||||
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Entries are a potpourri of brief, timely, informative and locally relevant items that are presented together as a fun, lively, engaging column or section that appears regularly in the publication. Art, color and typography should stand out and appropriately convey the tone of the content, as well as uniting what are clearly individual items. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Fifty Plus - Mark Fetter, Richmond, VA - "Our Health" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Calendar of Events | ||||
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This category recognizes excellence in calendars of events for active seniors. Entries will be judged on ease of use, design, readability and visual appeal. | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Forever Young - Laurence Levite, Buffalo, NY - "Feb. March, April 2003" | |||
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Northwest Prime Time - Chris Mitchell - Oct., Nov., Dec. 2002 | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV - "Nov. & Dec. 2002, Jan. 2003" | |||
| Feature Layout | ||||
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Entries exhibit sound use of typography and space as well as resourcefulness in the selection and use of art and/or photography and a sense of control over production details. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Fifty Plus - Mark Fetter, Richmond, VA -" In search of Brer Rabbit" | |||
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Fifty Plus - Mark Fetter, Richmond, VA - "Chuck Wrenn, Impresario" | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO- " Making A Difference" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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50 Plus Senior News - Frank Trotta, Bellport, NY - "Health/Assisted Living" | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey - "Huell Howser" | |||
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| Best Overall Use of Color | ||||
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Publication's use of color indicates planning and existence of a color palette. Color is used to communicate rather than decorate. Quality of reproduction of the color will be considered. | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV - "Jan., Feb., & March 2003" | |||
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| Overall Design | ||||
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This award recognizes superior design. Good design not only serves the reader, but also engages and delights. Organization of the publications should be well-defined, with intelligent use of space in the front and back of the publication to accommodate fractional ads. The design must establish and sustain a visual identity throughout and must be technically superior in its production. | |||
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Circulation 30,000 or less | |||
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Indianapolis Prime Times - Glenda Russell, Indianapolis, IN | |||
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Circulation 30,001 - 50,000 | |||
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Senior Circuit - Karen Zarky, St. Louis, MO - "April, May, June 2003" | |||
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Circulation 50,001 - 100,000 | |||
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Senior Beacon - Stuart Rosenthal, Silver Springs, MD - "March, April, May, 2002" | |||
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Circulation 100,001 or more | |||
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Southern California Senior Life - Rich Davey, Los Angeles, CA - "April, May, June 2003" | |||
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Lovin' Life Newspapers - Steve Fish, AZ, NV - "Feb. March, April 2003" | |||
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