Alberta Magazine Publishers Association

Join as we celebrate and highlight the Illustration finalists in the 2025-26 Alberta Magazine Awards! ⁠
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Enjoy the compelling and unique illustration from Jarett Sitter for Avenue Magazine — Calgary and GrainsWest (Alberta Grains), Gillian Goerz in Wider Horizons (Lethbridge Polytechnic), Jill Stanton and Scott Carmichael in Together We Thrive (Edmonton Community Foundation), and Rachel Wada and Alex Chen for ATA Magazine (The Alberta Teachers' Association). ⁠

https://albertamagazines.com/awards/illustration/
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Congratulations to Cheryl Bozarth Soll, the 2026 Volunteer of the Year recipient! ⁠
⁠In her voluntary role as the President of the non-profit Nature Alberta she works hard to promote the conservation and appreciation of our province’s considerable natural assets. From a magazine point of view, this translates into her enthusiastic support of Nature Alberta Magazine.

Congratulations to Cheryl and thank you for all of your hard work! https://albertamagazines.com/awards/volunteer-of-the-year/

We are thrilled to announce that Kim Larson, Creative Director of Odvod Media Corp (Edify Edmonton) is the recipient of the 2026 Achievement in Publishing award! ⁠
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Kim's career has seen her working with some of Edmonton's and Alberta's most iconic titles. Her artistic point of view was instrumental in the long-running success of Alberta Venture and Alberta Oil magazines. She worked as the art director at those magazines for over a decade, simultaneously adding her magic touch to the esteemed Eighteen Bridges.

The Achievement in Publishing Award is just the latest feather in Larson’s cap. She is a multiple AMPA award winner for her work over the years and is a highly respected figure in Alberta’s magazine industry. Congratulations Kim!

Read more about Kim's accomplishments on our website! https://albertamagazines.com/awards/achievement-in-publishing/