Category Definitions, Fees & Specific Rules
There are 4 types of categories: Written, Visual, Digital, and Integrated/Special. All submitters are responsible for ensuring that their submissions conform to the category definitions and restrictions. All submissions must adhere to the Rules & Eligibility.
All packages of hard-copy submissions (if required) must be accompanied by a Master Entry Form confirming submissions and payment. Master Entry Forms are generated after you complete the online submission process.
Please mail sent to:
Kenneth R. Wilson Awards
2300 Yonge St #1600, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
For the categories Best Feature Article (Trade and Professional) and Magazine of the Year (Trade and Professional), please note the "professional" category includes professional and general business publications, while the "trade" category is for manufacturing and trade publications. Magazines uncertain about their category may enter whichever they feel best represents their background and audience, but may not enter both.
WRITTEN CATEGORIES
Open to content from all eligible print magazines, tablet magazines and magazine websites, except where noted in the restrictions. These awards recognize insight, depth of research and excellent writing skills.
Submission Requirements:
Upload a PDF of the complete article (even if from a digital platform). Hard copies are no longer required for the written categories. However note that all PDF documents uploaded during the submission process must have a resolution of 200 dpi and be printable on 8.5 X 11” paper. No double-page spreads. Additionally, please make sure that all text is no closer than 0.5" to the edge of the page.
Written Categories |
Definition |
Fee (+HST) Early Bird / Regular
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Restrictions |
Best Editorial |
A specific editorial or a series of editorials on the same topic. An editorial is a column or short article that expresses the opinion of the publication carrying it.
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$125 / $135
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Best Industrial / Manufacturing Article |
Any article describing the application of a process or a practice in the industrial or manufacturing sectors.
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$125 / $135
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This category is open exclusively to trade magazines. |
Best Professional Article |
Any article describing the application of a process or practice in a profession.
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$125 / $135
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This category is open exclusively to professional magazines. |
Best Resource / Infrastructure Article |
Any article describing the application of a process or practice in the resource, engineering and construction or transportation sectors.
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$125 / $135 |
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Best Merchandising / Marketing Article |
Any article describing the application of a process or practice that facilitates improved communication between buyers and sellers in any sector.
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$125 / $135 |
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Best Profile of a Person |
Any article offering readers insight into the unique leadership and colourful qualities of an individual who has made a valuable contribution to his/her company, industry, trade or profession.
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$125 / $135
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Best Profile of a Company |
Any article offering readers insight into a company, organization or trade/professional group, which has demonstrated excellence in its operational practices.
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$125 / $135
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Best Regularly Featured Department, Column or Blog |
Three examples of a single, regularly appearing department or column from three different issues.
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$125 / $135 |
The department or column must appear in at least one-half of the publication’s yearly issues. Do not enter editorials, guest editorials or listings. |
Best Feature Article—Professional |
Any in-depth feature dealing with subjects, events or developments of importance to a professional publication’s readers and industry.
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$125 / $135
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Do not enter a regularly featured department or column or an editorial. This category is open exclusively to professional magazines. |
Best Feature Article—Trade |
Any in-depth feature dealing with subjects, events or developments of importance to a trade publication’s readers and industry. |
$125 / $135
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Do not enter a regularly featured department or column or an editorial. This category is open exclusively to trade magazines. |
Best News Coverage |
Any article offering readers timely information and background of an important news event affecting the marketplace served by the publication. |
$125 / $135
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Do not enter non-news departments, columns or an in-depth analysis. |
Best How-To Article or Series of How-To Articles |
Any article or series informing readers how to do their jobs better, more efficiently or more productively.
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$125 / $135
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The emphasis should be on direct instruction to the reader rather than on case studies or examples, although they may be used in the article. Do not enter news stories, editorials or analysis.
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Best One-Of-A-Kind Article |
Any article whose content is so unique that it does not meet the definition of any other written categories. The intent is to make the competition inclusive and allow for entries that are not easily classified.
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$125 / $135
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Articles entered in this category MAY NOT be entered in any other written category.
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*NEW Best Technical Content |
Any package of content that demonstrates clarity, concision, depth of research and creativity in presenting complex information or ideas to an audience. Entries are not limited to text-based content and may include any and all print and digital formats, including video, static or interactive graphics, data, illustrations and any combination thereof. |
$125 / $135 |
VISUAL CATEGORIES
Are open to content from all eligible print magazines, tablet magazines and magazine websites, except where noted in the restrictions. These awards recognize the special contribution that designers, illustrators and photographers, together with editors, make to effective communications.
Submission Requirements: For all categories except Best Art Direction of a Complete Issue, upload a PDF of the complete article or spread accompanying the visual submission. No hard copies are required.
For Best Art Direction of a Complete Issue, upload a PDF of the issue cover, and submit four (4) original issues of the magazine with a copy of the Entry Form taped to each issue. (Entry Forms are generated after you complete the online submission process.)
Tablet Magazine submitters must enter the URL to their iTunes or web page where judges can download (free) the issue to be judged.
Visual Categories |
Definition |
Fee (+HST)
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Restrictions |
Art Direction of an Opening Spread or Complete Feature |
Art direction of an opening spread or complete feature. |
$125 / $135
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Entries from Magazine Websites are NOT eligible. |
Best Photograph |
Any original photograph by a Canadian photographer, commissioned by the publication. |
$125 / $135
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Submission must consist of the entire article or spread in which the photograph was published.
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Best Illustration |
Any original illustration by a Canadian illustrator, commissioned by the publication. |
$125 / $135 |
Submission must consist of the entire article or spread in which the illustration was published.
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Best Art Direction of a Complete Issue |
Art direction of a complete issue.
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$ 125 / $135 |
Entries from Magazine Websites are NOT eligible. |
*NEW Best Use of Data |
Any self-contained visual representation of information, processes, or data—either stand-alone work or enhancements of other content. |
$125 / $135 |
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*NEW Best Use of Video / Webcast |
Any video or webcast that provides compelling material which is enhanced by use of the format. Judges will consider the value and relevance of the information provided, the use of the medium, and how one supports the other. |
$125 / $135 |
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*NEW Best Words & Pictures |
Any article that relies for its impact on the successful integration of visuals and text as inseparable elements, including but not limited to photo essays, a series of thematic images, and graphic narratives. |
$ 125 / $135 |
DIGITAL CATEGORIES
Are open to content from all tablet magazines and magazine websites, except where noted in the restrictions.
Submission Requirements: Submit a URL(s) plus a screen shot (PDF format) which must be uploaded when completing the online entry form. The site will be evaluated live - archived links are permitted. For sites requiring registration, please provide the judges with user IDs and passwords to provide them with access for judging throughout the late winter and spring of 2016.
Tablet Edition submitters must enter the URL to their iTunes or web page where judges can download (free) and/or view the issue to be judged.
Digital Categories |
Definition |
Fee (+HST)
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Restrictions |
Best Online-Only Article |
Awarded to the article deemed to be the best written and best reported among the entries. The article must not have appeared in a print publication. Features and service pieces are eligible.
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$125 / $135
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Open to both Magazine Websites and Tablet Magazines |
Reminder: Written & visual content from digital magazines and magazine websites is eligible in most CBM categories.
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INTEGRATED/SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Submission requirements: See below.
Special Categories
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Definition |
Fee (+HST) |
Restrictions |
Best Issue |
The best overall issue of a publication in terms of the impact and usefulness relative to its editorial mandate. This award is open to any regularly produced issue as well as thematic and anniversary issues and SIPs. The intent is to reward general excellence by the entire editorial team in production of a single issue.
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$135
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Submission requirements: Entrants must submit four (4) original copies of the issue as well as four (4) copies of a cover letter (max. one page) providing context for the creation, execution and impact of the issue. A PDF of the cover must be uploaded during submissions.
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Best Cover |
Any single publication cover.
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$135
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Submission requirements: Entrants must submit four (4) original, unmounted copies of the cover as well as four (4) copies of a cover letter (max. one page) providing context for the creation, execution and impact of the cover. A PDF of the cover must be uploaded during submissions.
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*NEW Best In-House Cover |
Any single publication cover produced in-house by the editorial team. The intent is to reward publications that maximize the impact of magazine covers on a limited budget.
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$135
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Submission requirements: Entrants must submit four (4) original, unmounted copies of the cover as well as four (4) copies of a cover letter (max. one page) providing context for the creation, execution and impact of the cover. A PDF of the cover must be uploaded during submissions.
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*NEW Best E-newsletter |
The best e-mail newsletter by a B2B publisher. Design, content, editorial strategy and use of the e-mail medium will be considered in judging. |
$135 | |
Submission requirements: Entrants must upload three (3) issues of their newsletter (including the subject line) as well as a cover letter (max. one page) providing context for newsletter’s design, deployment and audience. Engagement metrics can be provided as part of the submission, including list size and growth, open and click through rates.
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*NEW Best Magazine Brand |
The best B2B media brand in terms of reader engagement in print and/or digital environments. Each entry will be evaluated on how clearly it aligns its editorial mission with journalistic excellence, presentation, service to readers, innovation, and use of multiple content platforms—including print, digital, social media, multimedia, live events, and others—to serve and grow the brand's audience. |
$135 |
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Submission requirements: Entrants must upload a PDF of any cover, as well as submit in hard copy four (4) copies of a submission package, which should include:
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Professional Magazine of the Year |
This award will go to the professional publication that displays overall excellence in content and design, and that most consistently mirrors its mandate/mission (as published in the media kit) and most effectively engages and serves the needs of its readers.
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$135
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Open exclusively to Print Magazines published at least twice per year.
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Submission requirements: Entrants must submit five (5) sets of any three issues from the year 2015 (or 2 issues in the case where a publication only publishes twice per year), as well as five (5) copies of a cover letter (max. two pages), which should outline the mandate of the publication and summarize the achievements during the year, including examples of compelling content, packages, reviews, audience feedback, and other measures of editorial excellence.
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Trade Magazine of the Year |
This award will go to the trade publication that displays overall excellence in content and design, and that most consistently mirrors its mandate/mission (as published in the media kit) and most effectively engages and serves the needs of its readers.
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$135
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Open exclusively to Print Magazines published at least twice per year.
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Submission requirements: Entrants must submit five (5) sets of any three issues from the year 2015 (or 2 issues in the case where a publication only publishes twice per year), as well as five (5) copies of a cover letter (max. two pages), which should outline the mandate of the publication and summarize the achievements during the year, including examples of compelling content, packages, reviews, audience feedback, and other measures of editorial excellence.
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The Harvey Southam Leadership Award |
This award recognizes outstanding career achievement, contributions to the industry, and overall leadership of a member of the Canadian B2B media industry. Presented in honour of journalist Harvey Southam—founding editor of Equity magazine.
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No Fee | |
Submission requirements: Nominations for this award are welcome from any member of the industry and must consist of a completed nomination form as well as at least two (2) letters of support from fellow industry members attesting to the achievements of the nominee.
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