[Michlib-l] NEWS RELEASE: Michigan History Magazine Recognized as National Finalist in Coveted Awards Program

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Historical Society of Michigan

5815 Executive Dr.

Lansing, MI 48911

Contact: Nancy Feldbush
(517) 324-1828
 <mailto:hsm at hsmichigan.org> hsm at hsmichigan.org

For Immediate Release


 


MICHIGAN HISTORY MAGAZINE RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL FINALIST IN COVETED AWARDS
PROGRAM


 


LANSING, Mich.- Michigan History magazine, published by the Historical
Society of Michigan, has been named a national finalist for this year's
Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, a Image result for eddies and ozziesprestigious
publishing awards program. The annual program recognizes the very best in
editorial and design and is the most comprehensive of its kind in the
industry. 

The January/February 2018 issue of Michigan History has been named one of
three finalists for a "Full Issue" Eddie Award in the category of "City &
Regional-Midwest." The issue quickly became a favorite among readers,
featuring a redesigned look; new sections such as "Focus on Michigan" and
"Manny on the Move"; and feature-length stories on Michigan's Petoskey
stones, the history of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the life and legacy
of Agatha Biddle, and the beautiful Hartwick Pines State Park.   

The winners and honorable mentions of the coveted Folio: Eddie & Ozzie
Awards will be celebrated at an awards gala on Tuesday, October 9, 2018,
during The Folio: Show in New York City.

"The Eddie & Ozzie Awards recognize the pillars of magazine and digital
publishing-outstanding journalism and JanFeb2018 - low-rescontent,
photography, design, and the extremely talented people who produce it," said
Caysey Welton, content director at Folio:. "Year after year the entries
continue to impress all of us here at Folio:." 

First published in 1917, Michigan History magazine celebrated its centennial
last year. This year's issues have featured a range of historical subjects,
including Petoskey stones, U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg, Pewabic Pottery,
mushroom hunting, and the Detroit Tigers' World Series Championship win in
1968.

"This is a very special honor," Nancy Feldbush, editor in chief at the
Historical Society of Michigan, commented. "Michigan History magazine seeks
to share the rich history and heritage of all Michigan's people with as many
readers as possible in the Great Lakes State, across the nation and
throughout the world."

The Historical Society of Michigan, publisher of Michigan History and
Chronicle magazines, is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in
1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A
nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences,
education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history
organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history.

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Editor's Note: For a high-resolution photo of the cover of Michigan History
magazine, please contact the Historical Society of Michigan at
<mailto:hsm at hsmichigan.org> hsm at hsmichigan.org.

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