Alumni Magazine Awards

This program recognizes the excellent work, high journalistic quality, and strong reader engagement of Catholic college and university Alumni publications. Members and non-members of the Catholic Media Association enter this program to compete and compare their periodicals across six different categories. Print and digital publications are eligible to enter the contest. One entry will be named Alumni Magazine of the Year.

The CMA announces winning entry names in mid-April and mails award certificates in early May. The association announces recipient names at its Catholic Media Conference in June, publishes them in the Awards issues of The Catholic Journalist, and showcases them on the CMA website.

 

Eligibility

  • Catholic College or University Alumni Magazines
  • Digital or print publications
  • Members and non-members of the Catholic Media Association
  • Original work appearing in a publication from the preceding calendar year

2023 Program

Key Dates

  • 2023 Categories Announced: Fall 2022
  • Open Submission Period: November 14, 2022 - January 31, 2023
  • Extension Period: February 1 - 7, 2023  at 11:59 am CT 
  • Hard Copy Materials Due: February 7, 2023

Entry Fees

  • CMA Members - $38 per entry during Open Submission Period, $48 during Extension Period
  • Non-Members - $79 per entry during Open Submission Period, $89 during Extension Period

Category Listing

The Alumni Magazine Awards packet specifies eligibility requirements, submission instructions, and a full category list:

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