ORLANDO, Fla. (August 23, 2011) – Golfweek magazine – the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf – received a total of six awards from the Florida Magazine Association (FMA), including two coveted Charlie Awards for writing excellence. Presented Friday during a gala event at the 2011 FMA Annual Publishing Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Fla., the FMA Awards represent the pinnacle of magazine publishing acheivement in the Sunshine State.
Chosen from more than 670 entries in 76 different categories, Golfweek’s 2011 FMA awards are as follows:
Writing Excellence
• Charlie Award: Best Editorial/Commentary/Opinion (Consumer 50,000 Plus) – “Call to Fix Golf,” Gene Yasuda
• Charlie Award: Best In-Depth Reporting (Consumer 50,000 Plus) – “TV Edition,” Martin Kaufmann and Bradley Klein
• Bronze Award: Best In-Depth Reporting (Consumer 50,000 Plus) – “Dollars or Degrees,” Beth Ann Baldry and Sean Martin
• Bronze Award: Best Feature (Consumer 50,000 Plus) – “Jim Thorpe,” Jeff Rude
• Bronze Award: Best Written Magazine (Consumer 50,000 Plus) – Golfweek Staff
General Excellence
Silver Award: Best Special Theme or Show Issue (Consumer 50,000 Plus) – “Golfweek for Her,” Beth Ann Baldry, Tracy Wilcox and Golfweek Staff
“Golfweek’s editorial team does an incredible job each and every week, tracking down the stories golfers really care about and delivering the most comprehensive coverage of the sport, which is why it’s so exciting to be honored by an esteemed group of our peers,” said Golfweek Publisher Jason Redditt. “This year’s awards demonstrate, once again, the outstanding caliber of our writers and editors and their unwavering dedication to serving both the golf community and the magazine industry.”
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Serving enthusiasts who are truly passionate about the game of golf, the Golfweek brand includes Golfweek magazine, Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, Golfweek Mobile, Golfweek Custom Media, The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire, The Tour Van and TurfNet.com. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Media Group, which specializes in developing diverse media platforms that engage and strengthen the communities they serve. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Media Group is also the parent of Professional Artist, Community Media Holdings, The Seminole Voice, The Winter Park/Maitland Observer and Turnstile Connect.
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