Utne Reader - Winners of the 2007 Utne Independent Press Awards

Here are this year's winners. If you go to their site, you can get a brief description of why each magazine received its honor -- and to get a link to the magazine's web page.

When I worked for an independent magazine distributor in Seattle, these awards were a big deal. You always see a few of the well-known magazines, for which this recognition is meaningless, but there are always some small magazines for whom this award can launch them into the big time. Even being nominated is a real big deal for the small magazines and zines.

General Excellence: Magazines
ColorLines

General Excellence: Zines
Macaroni

Best New Publication
Democracy

Best Design
Theme

Best Writing
The Sun

Arts Coverage
Film Comment

In-Depth/Investigative Reporting
Intelligence Report

Environmental Coverage
Earth Island Journal

Health/Wellness Coverage
POZ

Political Coverage
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Social/Cultural Coverage
Gastronomica

International Coverage
Foreign Policy

Local/Regional Coverage
Alberta Views

Science/Tech Coverage
Science News

Spiritual Coverage
Shambhala Sun

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