Minneapolis, November 2009 – Minnesota Monthly magazine received 9 awards at the 9th annual Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association Excellence Awards ceremony on November 5, including gold awards for best feature article, best overall design, best single cover, best use of visuals, and overall excellence.
Greenspring Media Group, the publisher of Minnesota Monthly magazine, was honored with an additional 22 awards for its other special interest and business/trade publications.
The annual Excellence Awards Competition was established by the Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association to recognize and foster outstanding publishing achievements. Minnesota Monthly was honored with the following awards:
Gold Honors
Overall Excellence Minnesota Monthly Best Overall Design Best Single Cover |
Best Feature Article “Who Stole the Ruby Slippers” Minnesota Monthly, March 2009 Best Use of Visuals/Photography |
Silver Honors
Best Use of Visuals/Illustration “The Last Sports Reporter” Minnesota Monthly, April 2009 |
Best Use of Visuals/Photography “He Who Laughs Last” Minnesota Monthly, December 2008 |
Bronze Honors
Best Digital Media MinnesotaMonthly.com Best Regular Column |
Greenspring Media Group publishes Minnesota Monthly as well as several other magazines, including Midwest Home, Drinks, Real Food and multiple custom publications. In addition to the publishing segment of its business, Greenspring Media Group produces signature special events including the Minnesota Monthly Food and Wine Experience, Luxury Home Tours and the Midwest Home Show.