The winners are in, and Boca magazine was named the Best Overall Magazine for magazines with a circulation of more than 20,000 by the Florida Magazine Association.
The Charlie Awards, an industry tradition since 1957, recognized the best of magazine journalism during a reception Friday at the Hilton Resort in Disney Springs.
“After a year of hard work by our team—from edit and art to production and sales—it was thrilling to be recognized by our peers as the best in the state,” said Christiana Lilly, editor in chief, who was in attendance with Lori Pierino, senior art director.
“The awards won by our team showcase the strength we have in all departments, creating a well-rounded tradition of excellence in storytelling that began in 1980,” Lilly added.
The awards:
Charlie (First Place)
- Best In-Depth Reporting, “Friends in High Places” by Randy Schultz
- Best Custom Publication, 1926, the magazine of The Boca Raton
- Best Photography Cover, July/August 2025
- Best Advertisement Story or Section, Dining Destinations
- Best Overall Writing
- Best Overall Magazine
Silver
- Best Traditional Illustration, “Friends in High Places” by Russ Tudor
- Best Design: Use of Photography, Delray Magazine (“On the Hunt” by Carina Mask, “Legacy Businesses” by Michael Connor and Carina Mask, and “Up, Down and Out”)
- Best Website, bocamag.com
Bronze
- Best Custom Publication, Worth Avenue
- Best Writing Feature, “On the Hunt” by Tyler Childress
