The Florida Magazine Association hosted its annual awards celebration this weekend, and Boca magazine was honored with the top award in eight categories, including Best Overall Magazine.
The state’s top publications were in attendance at Friday’s awards ceremony at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, each vying for the coveted Charlie Award (top honor) in categories ranging from Best Overall Writing, Best Feature, Best Public Service Coverage, and more.
“The Boca magazine staff comes to work every day knowing they are producing the best magazine in Florida,” said Boca magazine Editor Emeritus Marie Speed. “To have the FMA agree with that assessment has always made us proud.
“This year was my last awards submission to the Florida Magazine Association and I am so happy with the recognition our magazines received. It’s an honor for JES Media and for me, personally, it feels good to go out on a high note. Congratulations to our talented editorial and design staff, who make our magazines so compelling and so inspired—year after year.”
The evening kicked off with a performance from two members of Opera Orlando before the awards presentation, during which Boca magazine collected 17 awards sweeping across 12 categories. On winning the Best Overall Writing award, the judges commented that Boca magazine is a publication “by Floridians, for Floridians” and “the standout winner” of the category. Here’s the full list of wins:
Charlie Award (first place)
Best Overall Magazine
Best Overall Writing
Best Feature (The Florida Keepers from the January 2024 issue)
Best Department (The Boca Interview)
Best Column (Editor’s Letter)
Best Photo Essay/Series (Camera Ready from the May/June 2023 issue)
Best Advertorial (Women in Business)
Best Custom Publication (1926)
Silver Award (second place)
Best Feature (A Taste of Asia from the May/June 2023 issue)
Best Public Service Coverage (Defenders of the Faith)
Best Cover Photo (Our May/June 2023 cover)
Best Use of Photography
Best Custom Publication (Worth Avenue)
Bronze Award (third place)
Best Overall Design
Best Department: Backstage Pass
Best Public Service Coverage (The Gen-Z Challenge from the April 2023 issue)
Best Advertorial (561 Faces)
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