Awards
In June the Paint Horse Journal was awarded two championship titles along with several other awards in the categories of editorial content and design for the 2010 American Horse Publications (AHP) annual awards contest.
Out of more than 700 entries from close to 100 AHP members, the Paint Horse Journal received 10 finalist nominations in six categories. The AHP Annual Awards Contest provides members with an opportunity to be recognized for excellence in equine publishing, as well as professional critiques for improvement. Twenty-three professional judges placed the classes and provided critique for all entries.
American Horse Publications is a non-profit association established in 1970 to promote better understanding and communications within the equine publishing industry. Its members include equine-related publications, professionals, students, organizations and businesses.
Below is a complete list of AHP awards for the Paint Horse Journal staff.
• Jessica Hein
Award and Category: 1st place, Instructional Single Article
Winning Entry: "Smart Choices," September 2009 issue
Award and Category: 2nd place, Instructional Single Article
Winning Entry: "Change for the Better," July 2009 issue
Award and Category: 3rd place, Event Coverage Editorial Content (print)
Winning Entry: "Good Fences," May 2009 isue
• Kelly Wise
Award and Category: 1st place, Editorial Design
Winning Entry: "Simply Awesome," August 2009 issue
Award and Category: Honorable Mention, Editorial Design
Winning Entry (with photography by Jessica Hein): "Smart Choices," September
2009 issue
Award and Category: Honorable Mention, Editorial Design
Winning Entry (with photography by Jessica Hein): "Change for the Better," July
2009 issue
• Susan Sampson
Award and Category: 2nd place, Editorial Design
Winning Entry (with photography by Abigail Boatwright): "Mind Games," June 2009
issue
• Dave Clowers
Award and Category: 2nd place, Open Illustration (print or electronic)
Winning Entry: "Short Horse," (illustration from "What Were They Thinking?")
July 2009 issue
• Jim West
Award and Category: 3rd place, Event Coverage Design (print)
Winning Entry: "A Day in the Life," February 2009 issue
• Irene Stamatelakys
Award and Category: Honorable Mention, Service to the Reader
Winning Entry: "Precious Pearls," May 2009 issue