Awards
2024
City and Regional Magazine Association: Winner, Best Feature (Circulation Under 45,000), “The New Medicine of the Mind”
“This is a powerful story of the positive difference a stigmatized drug can have on those suffering from mental health conditions,” the contest judges said in a statement. “The author uses a central compelling character to humanize the story so the reader can truly empathize with the situation.”
2023
Florida Magazine Association: First Place “Charlie” Award: Best In-Depth Reporting, “The New Medicine of the Mind”
Florida Magazine Association: Second Place “Silver” Award: “Best Social Media” (All Consumer)
2021
Florida Magazine Association: First Place “Charlie” Award: “Best Magazine Website”
Florida Magazine Association: Third Place “Bronze” Award: “Best Social Media” (All Consumer)
2020
Florida Magazine Association: First Place “Charlie” Award: “Best Magazine Website”
Florida Magazine Association: Second Place “Silver” Award: “Best Social Media” (All Consumer)
Social Media: Recognized as the No. 2 best magazine social media presence in the state of Florida.
Website: Recognized for “beautifully” translating the print magazine experience to the web.
2019
Florida Magazine Association: Silver Award for “Best Social Media” (All Consumer)
Florida Magazine Association: Bronze Award for “Best Magazine Website”
Social Media: Recognized for “creative, timely and strategic” use of social media to “inform, entertain and engage” audiences and support editorial goals.
Website: Recognized for excellence in managing SarasotaMagazine.com. Judging criteria included quality of content, ease of navigation, design, interactivity and community.
2018
Florida Public Relations Association Image Award
The theme of the Florida Public Relations Association’s annual Image Awards was “Unmasking Greatness.” In collaboration with Allison Ward Moore of Ward Group PR, I won an Image Award for social media strategy and execution on the Library Foundation for Sarasota County’s “What eBook Would You Donate?” campaign.