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The most prestigious journalism awards for magazines and websites published in the United States, the National Magazine Awards honor print and digital publications for editorial and visual excellence as demonstrated by the superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design. Originally limited to print magazines, the awards now recognize magazine storytelling published in any medium, including newspapers and newsletters. View the 2026 Finalists' and Winners' Gallery First presented in 1966, the National Magazine Awards are sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and are administered by ASME. Awards are currently presented in 22 categories, ranging from Reporting and Newsletters to Design and Photography. Finalists receive certificates of recognition. Winners receive an “Ellie,” modeled on the symbol of the awards, Alexander Calder’s “Elephant Walking.” The winners of the 62nd annual National Magazine Awards will be announced at the ASME Editorial Conference in May 2027. Among the notable changes this year are the reintroduction of the National Magazine Awards for Fiction and Columns and Commentary and the addition of new categories for podcasting and video. The requirements for entry have been simplified; entry statements are no longer required for most magazines and websites except to describe the editorial mission of the publication and its audience; and the first deadline for entry is two weeks later than in previous years. Who Can Enter All consumer and business magazines and websites edited or published in the United States are invited to enter the National Magazine Awards. Other creators and publishers of magazine-like content, including newspapers, newsletters, independent newsrooms, audio and video production companies and websites associated with radio and television stations and networks, are eligible to enter every category except General Excellence. Marketing and promotional magazines and websites are not eligible. No entry may be submitted without the approval of the editors of the publication in which the work appeared. ASME reserves the right to determine if a media organization qualifies for entry. Download the Call for Entries For more information, email asme@asme.media or call 212.872.3737
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