Northwest Catholic magazine has won 15 Catholic Press Awards for writing, photography, advertising and design, including first place for best redesign among all magazine entries.
In the Communications Division, the Archdiocese of Seattle won a second-place honor for Archbishop Paul D. Etienne’s letter on unity, awarded in the category of best initiative or campaign – package.
The awards from the Catholic Media Association (formerly the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada) were announced June 10 during the virtual Catholic Media Conference. Northwest Catholic’s awards include second place for regular columns written by Auxiliary Bishops Eusebio Elizondo and Daniel Mueggenborg, and third place among all magazines for best coverage of racial inequities.
“These awards reflect the hard work and commitment to excellence that go into every aspect of Northwest Catholic,” said Kevin Birnbaum, editor and associate publisher. “I’m grateful to be part of this team that is so dedicated to sharing the Gospel and serving the people of the Archdiocese of Seattle.”
Here is a rundown of Northwest Catholic’s awards, with links to the award-winning content:
First Place
Best redesign – Magazine division
Northwest Catholic 2020: January/February, April, July/August, October
Second Place
Best special supplement or special issue with advertising emphasis
“Remembering Archbishop Emeritus Alexander J. Brunett,” Northwest Catholic Advertising Team and Creative Studio Team
Best regular column – Bishop’s column in a diocesan magazine
“Ask a Bishop,” Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg:
How can I make the Holy Spirit more a part of my life?
Am I really called to be a saint? I’m just an ordinary person!
Who decided what books should be in the Bible?
Obscure saints, fine. But feasts for buildings, really?
How can I fruitfully observe the season of Advent?
Spanish Language Division: Best bishop’s column
“Del Obispo,” Bishop Eusebio Elizondo:
La noche es tiempo de salvación
La cambiante normalidad evangélica
Third Place
Best coverage — Racial inequities
A call to address racism in our hearts and community, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Black lives matter. Racism is evil, Kevin Birnbaum
How have you experienced racism? And how does our faith inspire you to respond?, Northwest Catholic
The miracle of Pentecost shows us the way: A reflection on rising above racism, Deacon Carl Chilo
Prayer is the ‘most powerful weapon,’ Northwest Catholic
Best feature article – Diocesan magazines
“The miracle boy,” Jean Parietti
Best regular column – Family life
“Living Faith,” Deacon Eric Paige:
Fatherhood and the ‘transcendent third’
Best single ad campaign with publication – color
“ACC thank-you ad to their team,” Keri Hake and Joan Patterson
Best special supplement or special issue with advertising emphasis:
“Catholic business advertising section,” Northwest Catholic Advertising Team and Creative Studio Team
Honorable Mention
Best online content not published in print – News
NWCatholic.org, Jean Parietti:
No ‘drive-in’ Masses for archdiocese
Hundreds celebrate the ordination of Father Thomas Tran via livestream
‘Farmers to Families’ program helps families, builds relationships between CCS, parishes
St. Vincent de Paul reopens stores, launches emergency fundraising campaign
Best multiple picture package – News
“Living our faith in a pandemic,” various photographers; Joan Patterson, graphic designer
Best photograph — Pandemic
“Return – Church of the Assumption Bellingham,” Stephen Brashear
“Hope in the time of COVID-19 – Archbishop Etienne Mass streaming,” Stephen Brashear
Best regular column — Spiritual Life
“God in the Ordinary,” Shemaiah Gonzales:
The Holy Spirit still breathes fire
In times of suffering, God's love strengthens us
Finding meaning in laundry and dishes
Memento mori: Confronting death to live well
Spanish Language Division: Best regular column — Spiritual Life
“Semillas de la Palabra,” Mauricio I. Pérez:
¿Hasta cuándo, Señor? ¿Hasta cuándo?