Paint Horse Journal highly decorated at American Horse Publications awards

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Paint Horse Journal, the official monthly publication of the American Paint Horse Association, was recently 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.

Below is a complete list of AHP awards for the Paint Horse Journal.

Instructional Single Article, circulation 10,000 to 20,000 (print)
1st place – “Smart Choices,” September 2009
Writer: Amy Center and Janet Cawley, with Jessica Hein
2nd place – “Change for the Better,” July 2009
Writer: Rod Safty, with Jessica Hein

Editorial Design, circulation 10,000 to 20,000 (print)
1st place – “Simply Awesome,” August 2009
Designer: Kelly Wise
2nd place – “Mind Games,” June 2009
Designer: Susan Sampson
Photographer: Abigail Wilder Boatwright
Honorable Mention – "Smart Choices," September 2009
Designer: Kelly Wise
Photographer: Jessica Hein
Honorable Mention – "Change for the Better,” July 2009
Designer: Kelly Wise
Photographer: Jessica Hein

Open Illustration (print or electronic)
2nd place – “Short Horse,” (illustration from “What Were They Thinking?”) July 2009
Illustrator: Dave Clowers

Event Coverage Editorial Content, circulation under 20,000 (print)
3rd place – “Good Fences,” May 2009
Writer: Jessica Hein

Event Coverage Design (print)
3rd place – “A Day in the Life,” February 2009
Designer: Jim West

Service to the Reader, circulation under 20,000 (print)
Honorable Mention: “Precious Pearls,” May 2009
Writer: Irene Stamatelakys

More about AHP
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.

More about the Paint Horse Journal and APHA
The award-winning Paint Horse Journal is regarded as the premier magazine covering Paint Horse topics worldwide. The magazine reaches approximately 15,000 subscribers in 35 countries. For more information about the Journal or to subscribe, visit painthorsejournal.com or call (866) 745-4968.

Currently, American Paint Horses are being registered at APHA’s Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters at a rate of more than 30,000 horses each year. APHA has registered more than 981,000 horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded 48 years ago, and now serves approximately 85,000 active members around the world. APHA, a non-profit organization, prides itself on community involvement and educating the public about the beauty and talent of the breed. Among its many activities, APHA works to preserve bloodlines and maintain the outstanding characteristics of Paint Horses. To find out more about APHA or to become a member, call (817) 834-APHA (2742) or visit apha.com.