A great big thank you to all of our sponsors and donors
This year, even with the economic constraints facing
many in our industry and our country, numerous individuals and organizations have come forward to offer their
support to the National Magazine Awards Foundation. The NMAF is pleased to announce several initiatives and
sponsorships that will ensure that the annual National Magazine Awards celebration—the gala is June 5—will be
as successful, if not more so, than ever.
NMAF Presidents Collective
This initiative, spearheaded by former NMAF President
D.B. Scott, now of Impresa Communications, Ltd., will sponsor the prestigious Magazine of
the Year award through the generous financial contributions of twelve of its past presidents, including Mr.
Scott. These individuals are:
Christian Bellavance, editor of CAmagazine;
Donna Braggins, former art director of Maclean’s and Canadian
Business;
Michael de Pencier, director of Investeco Capital Corp.,
John Macfarlane, editor and co-publisher of The Walrus;
Charles Oberdorf, recipient of the 2007 NMAF Outstanding Achievement
Award;
Gordon Pape, newsletter publisher and best-selling author;
Jean Paré, founder and longtime publisher of
L’actualité;
Kim Pittaway, award-winning writer and former editor of
Chatelaine;
Terry Sellwood, general manager of Quarto Communications which publishes
Cottage Life and explore;
Al Zikovitz, publisher of Cottage Life and explore;
and
Patrick Walsh, editor of Outdoor Canada and the current president of
the National Magazine Awards Foundation.
NMAF Creators Collective
This initiative, spearheaded by six-time National
Magazine Award nominee and former NMAF president Kim Pittaway, will sponsor the award for
Editorial Packaging for a Single Service Article. The NMAF extends its gratitude to the following individuals
who have supported this initiative with financial contributions:
Laura Arsie, National Magazine Award-nominated photographer;
Gary Butler, editor-in-chief of Driven magazine;
Joyce Byrne; associate publisher of Alberta Venture;
Penny Caldwell, editor of Cottage Life;
Faith Cochran, art director of More magazine and NMA
winner;
Andrea Curtis, award-winning writer and editor;
Dré Dee, managing editor of Rouge magazine;
Tim Falconer, author and instructor at Ryerson University;
Angie Gardos, executive editor of Toronto Life;
Bill Kaluski, former president of CDS Global;
Lisa Murphy, web and magazine consultant specializing in relaunches such as
Houseandhome.com, Best Health magazine and Canadian Family magazine;
Jennifer Neal, managing partner of K9 Design Co.;
Paul Orenstein, award-winning photographer;
Regan Ray, associate editor of J-source.ca;
Bonny Reichert, award-winning freelance writer and editor;
Bill Reynolds, director of the magazine stream at Ryerson University’s School
of Journalism;
Rhea Seymour, award-winning freelance writer and editor;
Craig Silverman, award-winning journalist and author;
Trish Snyder, senior editor, House & Home Media;
Robin Stevenson, senior editor of Canadian Family;
Lauren Stewart; associate director of the Professional Writers Association of
Canada;
Douglas Thomson, editor of Canadian Home Workshop;
Stephen Trumper, editor, writer, NBRS ombudsman and Ryerson
instructor;
Jennifer Walker; senior content editor of Best Health
magazine;
Patrick Walsh, editor of Outdoor Canada;
Paul Wells, senior columnist at Maclean’s.
Magazine Advertising Representatives of Canada
Collective
This initiative, spearheaded by Brian
Stendel, president of Keystone Media, will sponsor the award for Editorial Package. The NMAF extends
its gratitude to the following individuals who have supported this initiative with financial
contributions:
Caroline Andrews
Paul Baby
Adam Bailey
Brenda Bookbinder
Mark Boxer, president of Boxer-B Scene Media, Inc.;
Jane Bradley
Rita Cordeiro, advertising representative
Randy Craig
Geoffrey Dawe, group publisher and president, Kontent Media, Inc;
Cathy Ellis, Today’s Parent magazine;
Christine Giavarini, past advertising director and associate publisher of
Toronto Life;
Rose Giles, advertising representative
Kevin Gonsalves, integrated marketing specialist, Reader’s Digest, Best Health
and Our Canada magazines;
Angela Jones, senior group advertising director, Rogers Consumer
Publishing;
Rolfe S. Jones, product manager, magazines, The Globe and Mail
Karen Ko
Wayne Leek
Suzanne Lewis, advertising director, Azure magazine;
Ildiko Marshall
Lesley Mellor
Tracy Miller
Cheryl Pauchuk, advertising representative
Kim Peacock, publisher, Transcontinental Western Media Group;
Margot Pengelly, boogie boarder and best team sales rep, Cottage Life and
explore;
Victoria Petrolo, national account manager, Today’s Parent Group;
Natalie Riznek
Gayle Taguchi
Tara Tucker
Dave Walker
Michael Wile
Sandra Yakimchick, national account manager, Style at Home and Decormag
Get involved
For more information on how you can contribute
financially to this year’s National Magazine Awards, please contact Managing Director Barbara Gould at barbara-gould@rogers.com. The NMAF will provide tax receipts for
all donations.
For more information on how you can become involved
with the NMAF as a volunteer, judge, committee member or board member, please contact Communications Manager
Richard Johnson at staff@magazine-awards.com.
