FORT WORTH, Texas – Year after year, the American Paint Horse Association\u2019s family of publications delivers top-notch, engaging stories right to the door of Paint Horse lovers across the world. But we\u2019re not all hat and no cattle\u2014experts agree our publications are outstanding, and the Paint Horse Journal and Chrome were honored for excellence in equine publishing June 19 at the American Horse Publications Annual Awards Contest in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s contest drew more than 770 entries from 98 AHP members. When the dust settled, Chrome was the shining star, claiming both the General Excellence Association Publication award as well as the title of Best Overall Publication.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a delight to look at! What a joy to read,\u201d one judge noted. \u201cMembers can have only one regret about their publication\u2014it comes out only quarterly. But every editor should study how Chrome tells the stories of its members and other Paint Horse enthusiasts and celebrates the Western lifestyle. Chrome sets out to be \u2018an engaging, informative and visually stunning product.\u2019 It is that and more.\u201d<\/p>\n
APHA\u2019s publications also earned eight other first-place awards, along with other honors. Full results from the contest, which was for materials published in 2015, are as follows:<\/p>\n
First Place
\nOverall Publication: Chrome
\nGeneral Excellence Association Publication circulation over 15,000: Chrome
\nEditorial Design: \u201cGoing Down the Fence,\u201d Chrome Winter 2015, designed by Brian Rawlings
\nEquine-related Publishing Media Digital Edition: Chrome, designed by Brock Springer
\nEquine-Related Publishing Media Website: mychromelife.com, designed by Brock Springer
\nEquine-Related Publishing Media eNewsletter: Chrome, designed by Brock Springer
\nPublication Cover Page: \u201cPure Joy,\u201d Fall 2015 Chrome by Jessica Hein and Art Vasquez
\nEditorial Human-Animal Bond Photograph: \u201cFirst Kiss,\u201d Fall 2015 Chrome by Jessica Hein
\nEquine-Related Editorial Series: \u201cBuilt to Win,\u201d September through December 2015 Paint Horse Journal, written by Rachel Florman
\nFeature Single Article: \u201cA Legend Among Horsemen,\u201d August 2015 Paint Horse Journal, written by Jessica Hein
\nSecond Place
\nEditorial Design: \u201cCrafting Spirits,\u201d Fall 2015 Chrome, designed by Art Vasquez and written by Jessica Hein
\nService to the Horse Industry Single Article: \u201cPerfectly Framed,\u201d March 2015 Paint Horse Journal, written by Irene Stamatelakys
\nPublication Staff Single Advertisement: \u201cAmerican Paint Horse Foundation Scholarships,\u201d Paint Horse Journal, designed by Jody Johnson
\nPublication Cover Page: \u201cFrame of Mind,\u201d March 2015 Paint Horse Journal, designed by Art Vasquez and photographed by Jennifer Waltrous
\nThird Place
\nHorse Care Single Article: \u201cMore than Skin Deep,\u201d June 2015 Paint Horse Journal, written by Allison Armstrong Rehnborg
\nEditorial Action Photograph: \u201cLet the Dirt Fly,\u201d December 2015 Paint Horse Journal cover, photograph by Jessica Hein
\nEditorial Design: \u201cFort Worth-y of Fun,\u201d June 2015 Paint Horse Journal, designed by Kelly Wise
\nHonorable Mention
\nEditorial Design: \u201cWarrior Spirit,\u201d Spring 2015 Chrome, designed by Brian Rawlings
\nEquine-Related Animal Bond Article: \u201cTales of Easter Past,\u201d Fall 2015 Chrome, by Sandra Mantooth
\nEquine-Related Brand Marketing Video or DVD: \u201cBehind the Scenes,\u201d Chrome Fashion Shoot, by Lee Clowers
\nPersonal Single Column: \u201cTrail to Enlightenment,\u201d Spring 2015 Chrome, by Johi Kokjohn-Wagner
\nFeature Single Article: \u201cWell-Oiled,\u201d Winter 2015 Chrome, by Jessica Hein
\nEditorial Design: \u201cWarm Up to Workout,\u201d November 2015 Paint Horse Journal, photographed by Jessica Hein and designed by Kelly Wise
\nIf you\u2019re not reading APHA\u2019s award-winning magazines, you\u2019re missing out on great content every month. Chrome, APHA\u2019s premier Western lifestyle publication that celebrates our members, is distributed quarterly to all current APHA members, either in print or digital format\u2014check out the latest issue online and watch for the next issue hitting mailboxes in mid-August. Join, renew or extend your membership to make sure you get access to this award-winning member benefit.<\/p>\n
A monthly publication, the Paint Horse Journal takes you to the heart of the Paint Horse industry, showcasing industry news, genetics and breeding breakthroughs, training and healthcare topics, and the stories behind APHA members and their Paints. Subscribe, renew or extendyour Paint Horse Journal subscription online. Do so before November 13, 2016, and you\u2019ll be automatically entered to win great prizes, as part of the Journal\u2019s 50-year celebration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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