Alumni Magazines Division
The St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards recognize excellence in journalism and communications by students and alumni of Catholic colleges and universities.
AM201: Best Feature Article
This category recognizes the best feature articles that tell stories covering an individual, group, trend, or event of general interest. Personality profiles may be entered in this category. Judges will not consider accompanying photographs, charts, or illustrations. An entry consists of one PDF file of the page(s) on which the feature article was published.
AM202: Best Article – Current Issue
This category recognizes the best current event articles pertaining to current local or national events. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the page(s) on which the article was published.
AM203: Best Article – Social Justice
This category recognizes articles written on social justice issues, such as human dignity, rights and responsibilities, and solidarity. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the page(s) on which the article was published.
AM204: Best Profile (NEW)
This category recognizes the most compelling and well-written profile showcasing their achievements and connection to the university. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the pages on which the profile was published.
AM205: Best Alumni Engagement Content (NEW)
This category recognizes content specifically designed to engage and connect with alumni, including updates on university initiatives, alumni events, or opportunities for involvement. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the pages on which the content was published.
AM401: Best Single Photo
This category recognizes the best single photo. Entries may be black-and-white or color. Entries will be judged on the content of the photo, picture quality, and usage. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the page on which the photo was published and a second page containing an image of the photo by itself.
AM402: Best Photo Story – Feature
This category recognizes the best feature photo story. A photo story is a cohesive group of select images that by themselves, with little added text, tell a story. The photo story should include opening and closing shots, with each picture moving the story along for the viewer. Text and photo layout/design is secondary and will be judged as such. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the pages on which the photos were published.
AM403: Best Photo Story – News
This category recognizes the best photo news story. A photo story is a cohesive group of select images that by themselves, with little added text, tell a story. The photo story should include opening and closing shots, with each picture moving the story along for the viewer. Text and photo layout/design is secondary and will be judged as such. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the pages on which the photos were published.
AM404: Best Photo Story – Sports
This category recognizes the photo sports story. A photo story is a cohesive group of select images that by themselves, with little added text, tell a story. The photo story should include opening and closing shots, with each picture moving the story along for the viewer. Text and photo layout/design is secondary and will be judged as such. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the pages on which the photos were published.
AM405: Best Story and Photo Package – By an Individual
This category recognizes one article or feature on any topic consisting of both image(s) and written content together. Judges will consider creativity and the ability to tell a compelling story, as well as the overall impact of the photo and story together as one piece. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the pages on which the story and photo package were published.
AM406: Best Story and Photo Package – By Two or More Individuals
This category recognizes one article or feature on any topic consisting of both image(s) and written content together. Judges will consider creativity and the ability to tell a compelling story, as well as the overall impact of the photo and story together as one piece. Publisher and Freelance Members may enter this category. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the pages on which the story and photo package were published.
AM501: Best Interview – Audio (NEW)
This category recognizes the overall effectiveness of an interview and the ability of the interviewer to solicit information that makes the interview relevant and impactful. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the URL on which the interview was published.
AM502: Best Interview – Video (NEW)
This category recognizes the overall effectiveness of an interview and the ability of the interviewer to solicit information that makes the interview relevant and impactful. Zoom interviews can be entered into this category. An entry consists of one PDF file containing the URL on which the interview was published.
AM601: Best Alumni Magazine (UPDATED)
This category recognizes the Best Alumni Magazine. Judges consider each of the following criteria: selection of stories, originality, quality of writing and headlines, columns, editorials, and letters to the editor, quality and appropriateness of art and graphics, and overall design. Entry consists of a PDF of three consecutive issues of the publication or a URL where the publications can be viewed. You may also send three hard copies of the issues to the CMA office.
- If you have a bi-yearly publication please upload those two magazines in the file space provided.