The National Magazine Association of Canada held the National Magazine Awards in Toronto, ON in June 2023. In a gala held at Arcadian Court in Toronto, hosted by NMA-winning writer Liz Harmer, Canada’s best magazines were celebrated and recognized in over 25 categories.
Congratulations to the following British Columbian magazine recipients of the National Magazine Awards 2023 Gold awards and Honourable Mentions:
Photo Essay & Photojournalism
GOLD
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A life — and death — in Fort Chipewyan, downstream from the oilsands
The Narwhal
Ian Willms
Ian Willms for The Narwhal
HONOURABLE MENTION
After the collapse: checking for vital signs on a fading Arctic icescape
The Narwhal
Dustin Patar
Long-Form Feature Writing
HONOURABLE MENTION
Plovers quarrel: a tiny, endangered bird returns to Sauble Beach to find sunbathers dug into the sand
The Narwhal
Fatima Syed
Contributors: Denise Balkissoon, Elaine Anselmi
Illustration (incl. Spot & Photo Illustration)
HONOURABLE MENTION
Plovers quarrel: a tiny, endangered bird returns to Sauble Beach to find sunbathers dug into the sand
The Narwhal
Hayden Maynard
Lifestyle Photography
GOLD
Blue Monday
MONTECRISTO Magazine
Marcus Eriksson
Contributors: Sandra Zarkovic, Leila Bani
“Like any great photo series, Blue Monday envelops you in a story. The model and the settings interact seamlessly with one another. There is movement and mood. A lovely use of blues and gold and light and texture. The stained-glass shot is spectacular.”
—NMA Jury
Marcus Eriksson for MONTECRISTO Magazine
HONOURABLE MENTION
Save Your Tears
MONTECRISTO Magazine
Marley Hutchinson
Contributors: Sandra Zarkovic, Toyo Tsuchiya
Short Feature Writing
HONOURABLE MENTION
Water Ways
MONTECRISTO Magazine
Barb Sligl
Contributor: Kamil Bialous, photographer
Feature Writing
HONOURABLE MENTION
What will be the fate of Lake Superior’s last, lonely caribou?
The Narwhal
Emma McIntosh
Contributors: Denise Balkissoon, Emma Gilchrist
Investigative Reporting
HONOURABLE MENTION
Murder at Sea
Hakai Magazine
Sarah Tory
Personal Journalism
HONOURABLE MENTION
Penance
EVENT
Cayenne Bradley
Best Emerging Writer
GOLD
Marina Wang for “A Community’s Quest to Document Every Species on Their Island Home,” published in Hakai Magazine
“In this thoughtful and thought-provoking story, Marina Wang takes the reader on a journey to not only unfurl the rarest moss in Canada (among other earthy treasures on B.C.’s Galiano Island) but the power of discovery in transforming a community’s relationship with nature. Marina weaves a profile with observations and expert insights to offer clarity and context on what is really being lost—from species to language to kinship. Kudos also to the Hakai Magazine Journalism Fellowship and editor J. B. MacKinnon for providing such important in-depth writing opportunities, mentorships, and support to emerging writers—including two of this year’s finalists.”
—NMA Jury
Marina Wang for Hakai Magazine
HONOURABLE MENTION
Vanessa Minke-Martin for “The Hail Mary Hatcheries,” published in Hakai Magazine
Publisher Grand Prix
HONOURABLE MENTION
David Webb
Explore Magazine
See the full list of award recipients and honourable mentions.
