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GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE

Memphis Parent magazine picked up six awards in a national journalism competition sponsored by Parenting Publications of America (PPA). The awards were presented March 1st during PPA’s annual conference in Los Angeles.

Memphis Parent magazine picked up six awards in a national journalism competition sponsored by Parenting Publications of America (PPA). The awards were presented March 1st during PPA’s annual conference in Los Angeles.

The awards recognize excellence in writing, photography, and design. In the 30,000 to 55,000 circulation category, Memphis Parent earned a second-place Silver Award for general excellence. Judges noted it was a “compelling publication” and the “topics

are wide-ranging and original.” The monthly magazine also received awards in the following categories:

  • First place, News Feature:

    “Trading Retirement for Child Rearing,”

    by Jane Schneider, editor.

  • Second place, Column: “Living

    in the Moment,” by Jane Schneider.

  • ; Second place, Column — Family Matters: “Work and Family”

    by Katherine Perry and Kathy Martin.

  • Third place, Column — Pub-lisher’s/Editor’s Note: “Living in

    the Moment” by Jane Schneider.

  • Third place, Column — Family Fun: “Day Tripping: Spring Beauties and Tasty Food Producers,” by Jane Schneider, Linda Ricci, and Margie Sims.

    Memphis Parent is produced by Contemporary Media, publisher of The Memphis Flyer and Memphis magazine. This year’s Editorial and Design Awards drew more than 700 entries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, PPA is a nonprofit, national organization representing more than 150 parenting magazines and newspapers in the United States, Canada, and Australia.