ATA Magazine recognized with industry awards

The ATA Magazine received multiple honours at the Alberta Magazine Awards, held on September 25. 

The magazine earned first place in the Editorial Package category for its feature entitled “We Are Here!” Published in the fall of 2024, it featured the lived stories of 2SLGBTQ+ teachers in the public education sphere.

In the Illustration category, the magazine earned two awards, first place for its depiction of teacher Michael Koehler and second place for its rendition of teacher Tom Spila.

The magazine also earned second place in the Service Journalism category and was short-listed for awards in the following categories: Alberta Story, Cover, Essay and Feature Design.

“This recognition reinforces that the hard work and dedication shown by our staff and contributors is translating into a top-quality magazine for members,” said editor-in-chief Elissa Corsi.

Further, the magazine’s managing editor, Cory Hare, was recognized as Editor of the Year for 2024–25 at the annual Alberta Magazine Awards. In accepting the award, Hare shared credit with the ATA Magazine team.

“Our team of designers and editors is second to none in this industry and any success I’ve had comes from being part of this group,” he said. 

The Alberta Magazine Awards, presented annually and sponsored by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, celebrate and recognize excellence in journalism and visual storytelling in the province.