Submissions now being accepted for National Magazine Awards; final deadline Jan 19

The 38th annual National Magazine Awards are now open for submissions in 45 written, visual, integrated and special categories. The early-bird deadline is January 11 (saves you some money) and the final deadline is January 19.

New this year in an award for Best Magazine Brand, a special award for a publication that delivers through at least three platforms (e.g. print, digital magazine, mobile app, tablet, social media, live events etc.)

This year, for the first time, all written categories are entered online; no more photocopies. 

Nominations are also being accepted through March 1 for the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement -- the highest honour for an individual whose innnovation and creativity in the Canadian magazine industry is exemplary.                   

Finalists for the awards will be announce May 4 and the awards gala will be held on June  5.