2006 Parenting Publications of America Awards

Atlanta Parent Awards Summary:

Gold:

Design: Front Cover/Glossy: Stock Image
Online: Website Content

Silver:

Design: Interior Illustration (Original)
Design: Table of Contents
Design: Briefs/Short Stuff
Design: Feature Layout/Color
Design: Infographics
Editorial: Editorial Interview
Online: Website General Excellence
 

Bronze:

Design: Best Overall Use of Color

Here's what the judges had to say about Atlanta Parent's award-winning entries. Full award listings are available online at PPA's website, www.parentingpublications.org

Cover/Glossy: Stock Photo

Gold: August 2006, Sheri Taylor-Emery
This is a funny way to illustrate "Starting the School Year Right." The William Tell takeoff with the pencil through the apple on the boy's head is a winner. The colors work well together, and the model jumps off the cloudy background. Typography is easy to read and understand.

Gold: Robin Mintz, associate publisher; Gerry Lewis, Webmaster
Atlanta Parent offers a wealth of information that's tailored to the Atlanta area. The Web site offers a good balance of brief items, especially in calendar sections, and longer stories. Particularly useful is a wealth of "go-and-do" information; for example, a story on taking control of your financial future mapped out a year-long plan to help a family regain control of its finances. That's clip-and-save information that will resonate with readers.

Silver: Sheri Taylor-Emery, art director

By taking the idea of coach to the limit, the illustrator entices the audience with humor while making important points. This well executed illustration is informative and funny, two difficult concepts to do simultaneously.

Silver: Sheri Taylor-Emery, art director

The color palette of this Table of Contents is pleasing and season appropriate. Photos add visual interest, not just decoration. The shaded box for department blurbs separates it nicely from the other content. The type sizes and weights for both the titles and blurbs are excellent.

Silver: Sheri Taylor-Emery, art director

Color makes this section appealing for both parents and nonparents alike. The design ties elements together in a way that draws all readers into the content. Typography and color directs readers and informs them, not distracts them. This page has a nice feel about it.

Silver: “When Parents Hurt their Kids,” Sheri Taylor-Emery, art director

The style of the photo illustrations in this package is compelling without going overboard. The subdued color scheme enhances the black and white photography and creates a nice continuity. The typography is subtle and clean.

Silver: “Corn Maze Ahead,” Sheri Taylor-Emery, art director

The large road sign image provides an arresting point of entry into the page and also presents a nice play on the maze subject matter. Information is well arranged and easy to get through. Monochromatic color scheme keeps the design from competing with the content.

Silver: "Parenting By The Book," Liz White, publisher
The writer did an effective job of interviewing the authors of these various books and producing a cohesive story. In just a small amount of space, the writer was able to provide enough information for a parent to determine if a particular book was right for them.

Silver: Robin Mintz, associate publisher; Gerry Lewis, Webmaster
Atlanta Parent is a comprehensive resource for parents. The site's design is simple, but hiding behind the links is a wealth of information. Atlanta Parent’s coverage of local issues of interest to Atlanta parents, particularly public schools, is especially strong.

Bronze: Sheri Taylor-Emery, art director

The publication uses color creatively and creates a fun, active impression. The color choices for each department or spread match specific content well and lend personality to the magazine.