Neapolitan Family magazine is thrilled to announce its success at the Parenting Media Association (PMA) 2024 Design and Editorial Awards. Co-publishers Stacy Nicolau and Jane MacNealy attended the annual conference in Chicago. The publication received awards across various categories, recognizing excellence in editorial writing and design. These awards are a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and commitment.
The PMA’s annual awards program honors the best in family and parenting publications nationwide, and Neapolitan Family is proud to have been acknowledged among the best.
The winning categories and the judge’s comments:
GOLD AWARDS:
Publisher’s/Editor’s Note
“From the Publisher”, Stacy Nicolau, writer
Judges’ Comments: “With clear and breezy writing, these columns invite readers to share in the common experiences of sending children off to college or watching Schoolhouse Rock. The writer creates an emotional connection with readers and also deftly connects to the magazine issue they’re holding in their hands.”
Child Development & Parenting Article
“Insta-Isolation”, Andrea Stetson, writer, Leigh Ann Newman, copy editor
Judges’ Comments: “The opening scene visually captures the ever-present lure of technology and the costs it imposes on children. Multiple interviews with young people resist turning the topic into a caricature, and experts close this well-sourced package with relevant scientific and historical context.”
Special Series
“Rad Dad Series”, Anna Snyder, writer, Leigh Ann Newman, copy editor
Judges’ Comments: “This series of short profiles gives readers a look into the lives of three local dads who are committed to their kids and communities in different ways. The writers provide telling details about the fathers. The writing is fast-paced and punchy.”
SILVER AWARD:
General Feature Writing
“Preventing Gun Violence: How Schools are Keeping Kids Safe”, Andrea Stetson, writer, Leigh Ann Newman, copy editor
Judges’ Comments: “A strong dose of reality – how local kids are planning to escape a school shooter is how this writer grabs our attention. This piece is a great update on how area schools keep changing prevention and safety drills to keep one step ahead of gun violence. Well reported and written.”
BRONZE AWARD:
Special Section Design
“2024 Camp Guide”, Jane MacNealy, designer
Judges’ Comments: “The grid lists are well done with ages, dates, type and phone numbers. Type is large enough for easy reading. Color is also key for the labels and titles above the individual camp summaries. Type is clean, and the ragged right injects some needed white space. A nice touch is a color icon to designate camps that accommodate kids with special needs. A strong photo is played well to lead off the story on preparedness for parent and child.
We are incredibly proud of our team’s achievements and grateful to the Parenting Media Association for recognizing the impactful work of Neapolitan Family. These accolades highlight our dedication to providing meaningful content that serves our community of parents and families in Southwest Florida.
Thank you to our loyal readers for your continued support. We look forward to bringing you more award-winning content in the future!