The Lake Union Herald earned eight national awards in the annual journalism contest sponsored by the Associated Church Press.
In the ACP’s “Best of the Church Press” competition, the Herald claimed the Best in Class honor as one of the top three magazines in North America for the second time.
The prize was presented at the faith-based journalist group’s convention in Toronto on May 15.
“Spanish articles, digging deep to find unique stories and perspectives, focusing on what is happening in local churches—compelling,” the ACP judge commented on the Herald magazine, which is produced for the 90,000 Adventists in the Great Lakes region.
The contest, governed by the ACP’s board, admitted over 700 entries among nearly 90 categories. Each category is allowed an Award of Excellence (First Place), an Award of Merit (Second Place) and an Honorable Mention (third place). These entries were judged by a jury of Christian professionals from across the country. Awards are conferred on faith-based publications that best exemplifies the high standards of excellence in writing, design, video production and service to its denomination.
“We are humbled by these awards,” said Lake Union Editor Debbie Michel. “They speak to the excellence God has called us to do and it encourages us to keep on sharing stories of how God is moving in our territory.”
See the list of winners below:
FIRST PLACE
Writing and Reporting: Feature Article, Local Reporting, Long Format
“Immigrants Grapple with Immigration Policy Changes” by Danni Thaw
“Best in Class” Overall Excellence – Video Production
Ruben Casabona
Judges wrote: “Strong video production, great shots, sounds and music integration . . . Well done!”
Visual Communication: Video, Video Series
“Inside the Herald”
Ruben Casabona, Joshua Martin, Alexander Winkler, Katie Fellows and Geyvison Ludugerio
[“A Love Restored” was part of the video series]
Marketing and Social Media : Event Promotion/ Marketing Campaign, Brand Awareness
“Happy Sabbath”
Katie Fellows
Visual Communication : Video, Social Media Shorts
Ruben Casabona, Katie Fellows, Geyvison Ludugerio
SECOND PLACE
“Best in Class” Overall Excellence – Denominational Magazine
Debbie Michel
THIRD PLACE
Ruben Casabona and Jochy Jamel
Andrew Francis
Conference Administrators Mentor Andrews Theology Students (one of several stories Francis wrote)
