National Magazine Awards Nominations 2026

2026 Nominees

The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is delighted to announce the nominees for the 49th annual National Magazine Awards. Our diverse roster of volunteer judges dedicated countless hours to evaluating entries from hundreds of magazines across the country. From their careful consideration of almost 800 entries, we are pleased to present this list of nearly 170 impressive finalists.

MagsBC Member Magazines

Best Integrated Branded Campaign

Jam Space Confidential

Range Magazine

Editor: Glenn Alderson

Designer: Erik Grice

Writer: Emma Johnston-Wheeler

Photographer/Videographer: Stella Gigliotti

Video Editor: Bee Pethick

Featuring: Georgia Harmer (Fall 2025)

Fiction

A page excerpt from The Malahat Review featuring the title "Pay Her" by C. White, discussing themes of marriage, family planning, and domestic life.

A page from 'The Malahat Review' featuring the text 'Picture Day' by Annie Mackillican, discussing the experience of waiting for a school picture day and the emotions tied to it.

Picture Day
The Malahat Review
Writer: Annie MacKillican

Personal Journalism

Silver & Blue
Geist
Writer: Soraya Roberts
Contributor: Dayna Mahannah, editor

Poetry

A page from a poem titled 'Truth Serum' by Ellie Sawatzky, featuring evocative imagery and themes of nature, memory, and personal reflections.

“Truth Serum” and “Vaporwave”
EVENT
Writer: Ellie Sawatzky

Art Direction of a Single Article

A close-up black and white portrait of a woman wearing a patterned hat, with flowing hair and an intense gaze.

Lone Star
MONTECRISTO Magazine
Art Director: Sandra Zarkovic
Contributors: Fiona Morrow, editor; Amanda Pratt, photographer; Leila Bani, stylist

Digital Publishing Awards 2026 Nominees

The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is pleased to present the nominees for the 11^th annual Digital Publishing Awards. Our panel of volunteer judges generously donated their time and expertise to evaluate hundreds of entries, helping us recognize excellence in the content and creation of Canadian digital media. From the judges’ deliberations, nearly 200 impressive finalists have emerged. Join us in congratulating all of this year’s nominees!

MagsBC Member Magazines

Best Data Journalism

A close-up view of several smartphones held by different individuals, displaying green background ads about government regulations affecting Canada's oil and gas sector.

Mapping the dark-money oil and gas ads targeting a small Ontario town
Canada’s National Observer
Contributors: Rory White; David McKie, editor; Jimmy Thomson, editor

Best News Coverage

A Canadian Arctic Port in the Shadow of Trump 2.0
Canada’s National Observer
Contributors: Christopher Pollon, journalist ; Darren Schuettler, editor

A man sitting inside a scenic observation train car with large windows showing a cloudy sky and open landscape outside.

Emerging Excellence Award

Sonal Gupta
Canada’s National Observer

Smiling woman wearing a black beanie and sunglasses, with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Editorial Achievement of the Year

A young man with short, styled hair and a light beard, wearing a dark striped shirt, is standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

Rory White and Civic Searchlight
Canada’s National Observer

B2B 2026 Nominees

The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 8th annual National Magazine Awards: B2B. With sincere thanks to our judges, who dedicated their time and expertise to evaluate hundreds of submissions, over 100 finalists have been selected. These finalists highlight the outstanding work and accomplishments of Canadian trade, professional, and alumni association publications in 2026.

MagsBC Member Magazines

Best Feature Article: Professional

Show Her the Money
Douglas
Writer: Jill Van Gyn-Carr
Contributors: Joanne Sasvari, editor; Jeffrey Bosdet, photographer; Kelly Hamilton, lead graphic designer