2023 Winners and Finalists

Best Cover Contest
Best News and Politics Cover | Best Entertainment and Celebrity Cover | Best Business and Technology Cover
Best Sports and Adventure Cover | Best Fashion and Style Cover | Best Food and Travel Cover
Best Local Magazine Cover | Best Conceptual Cover | Best Illustrated Cover | Best Digital CoverCover of the Year

Readers' Choice Award

 

COVER OF THE YEAR

New York - “The Pleasures of Outdoor Dining” October 24–November 6, 2022WINNER
New York
“The Pleasures of Outdoor Dining,” October 24–November 6, 2022
David Haskell, Editor in Chief
Thomas Alberty, Designer
Jody Quon, Photography Editor
Beth Sacca, Photographer





 
best news and politics cover

New York - “This Magazine Can Help You Get an Abortion” May 23–June 5, 2022WINNER
New York
“This Magazine Can Help You Get an Abortion,” May 23–June 5, 2022
David Haskell, Editor in Chief
Thomas Alberty, Designer
Jody Quon, Photography Editor


Concealed Carry Magazine - “Situational Awareness” - February/March 2022READERS' CHOICE
Concealed Carry Magazine
“Situational Awareness,” February/March 2022
Kevin Michalowski, Executive Editor
Dave Gruentzel, Designer and Illustrator
Keith Kamikawa, Designer, Illustrator and Photographer
Kyle Rathjen, Designer and Illustrator
Kurt Adams, Designer
Ken Wangler, Photography Editor


Bloomberg Businessweek - “Biden’s Student Loan Plan Won’t Fix What’s Wrong With Higher Education” September 5, 2022FINALIST
Bloomberg Businessweek
“Biden’s Student Loan Plan Won’t Fix What’s Wrong With Higher Education,” September 5, 2022
Joel Weber, Editor in Chief
Saxton Randolph and Chandra Illick, Designers
Aeriel Brown and Jane Yeomans, Photography Editors
Justin Metz, Illustrator
Photograph from Shutterstock


The Economist - “The Horror Ahead” March 5–11, 2022FINALIST
The Economist
“The Horror Ahead,” March 5–11, 2022
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor in Chief
Graeme James, Designer
Andrea Ucini, Illustrator





High Country News - “Making Refuge” October 2022FINALIST
High Country News
“Making Refuge,” October 2022
Jennifer Sahn, Editor in Chief
Cindy Wehling, Designer
Roberto (Bear) Guerra, Photography Editor
June T Sanders, Photographer


TIME - “How Zelensky Leads” May 9/May 16, 2022FINALIST
TIME
“How Zelensky Leads,” May 9/May 16, 2022
Edward Felsenthal, Editor in Chief and Executive Chairman
D.W. Pine, Designer
Alexander Chekmenev, Photographer


BEST ENTERTAINMENT AND CELEBRITY COVER

Entertainment Weekly - “Boys on Fire” May 2022WINNER AND READERS' CHOICE
Entertainment Weekly
Boys on Fire,” May 2022
Patrick Gomez, Editor in Chief and General Manager
Chuck Kerr, Designer
Maya Robinson, Photography Editor
Kristen Harding, Photographer


Better Homes and Gardens - “Welcome to Harry’s House” June 2022FINALIST

Better Homes & Gardens
“Welcome to Harry’s House,” June 2022
Stephen Orr, Editor in Chief
Jennifer Madara and Jessica Thomas, Designers
Holly Pruett, Photography Editor
Tim Walker, Photographer

 


Glamour - “It’s Jane . . . Again!” July 2022FINALIST

Glamour
It’s Jane . . . Again!,” July 2022
Samantha Barry, Editor in Chief
Nathalie Kirsheh, Creative Director
Alexandra Folino, Designer
Kathryne Hall, Photography Editor
Lauren Dukoff, Photographer

 


New York - “She Has Her Mother’s Eyes. And Agent.” December 19, 2022–January 1, 2023FINALIST

New York
“She Has Her Mother’s Eyes. And Agent.,” December 19, 2022–January 1, 2023
David Haskell, Editor in Chief
Thomas Alberty, Designer
Jody Quon, Photography Editor
Joe Darrow, Illustrator


The New York Times Magazine - “Great Performers: Featuring Michelle Yeoh” December 11, 2022FINALIST

The New York Times Magazine
“Great Performers: Featuring Michelle Yeoh,” December 11, 2022
Jake Silverstein, Editor in Chief
Gail Bichler, Designer
Kathy Ryan, Photography Editor
Ryan McGinley, Photographer




BEST BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY COVER

The New York Times Magazine - “The Future of Work When No One Wants to Work” February 20, 2022WINNER
The New York Times Magazine
“The Future of Work When No One Wants to Work,” February 20, 2022
Jake Silverstein, Editor in Chief
Gail Bichler, Designer

 


New Scientist - “Making a Mind” February 19–25, 2022READERS' CHOICE
New Scientist
“Making a Mind,” February 19–25, 2022
Tiffany O'Callaghan, US Editor
Julia Lee, Designer and Illustrator


Bloomberg Businessweek - “The Baristas’ Rebellion” May 16, 2022FINALIST

Bloomberg Businessweek
“The Baristas’ Rebellion,” May 16, 2022
Joel Weber, Editor in Chief
Somnath Bhatt, Designer
Donna Cohen, Photography Editor
Sarah Anne Ward, Photographer


The Economist - “The Fed That Failed” April 23–29, 2022FINALIST

The Economist
“The Fed That Failed,” April 23–29, 2022
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor in Chief
Graeme James, Matt Withers and Stephen Petch, Designers
Ricardo Rey, Illustrator


WIRED - “Never Grow Up” July/August 2022FINALIST

WIRED
“Never Grow Up,” July/August 2022
Gideon Lichfield, Global Editorial Director

 


WSJ. Magazine - “The Innovators Issue” November 2022FINALIST

WSJ. Magazine
“The Innovators Issue,” November 2022
Kristina O'Neill, Editor in Chief
Tanya Moskowitz, Designer
Jennifer Pastore, Photography Editor
Alasdair McClellan, Photographer

 


BEST SPORTS AND ADVENTURE COVER

TIME - “The Greatest” September 12/September 19, 2022WINNER
TIME
“The Greatest,” September 12/September 19, 2022
Edward Felsenthal, Editor in Chief and Executive Chairman
D.W. Pine, Designer
Katherine Pomerantz, Photography Editor
Paola Kudacki, Photographer

 


Mother Jones - “Blood Sport” November + December 2022READERS' CHOICE
Mother Jones
“Blood Sport,” November + December 2022
Clara Jeffery, Editor in Chief
Adam Vieyra and Grace Molteni, Designers
Lisa Sheehan, Illustrator


Garden and Gun - “Saving the Wild South” October/November 2022FINALIST

Garden & Gun
“Saving the Wild South,” October/November 2022
David DiBenedetto, Editor in Chief
Marshall McKinney, Designer
Maggie Kennedy, Photography Editor
Kelley Luikey, Photographer

 


Mother Jones - “Blood Sport” November + December 2022FINALIST

Mother Jones
“Blood Sport,” November + December 2022
Clara Jeffery, Editor in Chief
Adam Vieyra and Grace Molteni, Designers
Lisa Sheehan, Illustrator


The New Yorker - “All Rise!” October 3, 2022FINALIST

The New Yorker
All Rise!,” October 3, 2022
David Remnick, Editor
Françoise Mouly, Art Editor
Mark Ulriksen, Illustrator


Texas Monthly - “Sex, Scandal & Sisterhood” September 2022FINALIST

Texas Monthly
“Sex, Scandal & Sisterhood,” September 2022
Dan Goodgame, Editor in Chief
Emily Kimbro, Designer
Claire Hogan, Photography Editor
Bráulio Amado, Illustrator


BEST FASHION AND STYLE COVER

W - “Zendaya” Volume 2, The Directors Issue 2022WINNER
W
“Zendaya,” Volume 2, The Directors Issue 2022
Sara Moonves, Editor in Chief
Cian Browne, Designer
Alexandra Ben-Gurion, Photography Editor
Jack Davison, Photographer
Directed by Denis Villeneuve


NYLON - “Natasha Lyonne” December 2022READERS' CHOICE

NYLON
Natasha Lyonne,” December 2022
Alyssa Vingan, Editor in Chief
Victoria Warnken, Design Director
Lindsay Hattrick, Senior Designer
Karen Hibbert, Photography Editor
AB+DM, Photographer


GQ - “Brad Pitt Opens Up His Dream World” August 2022FINALIST

GQ
“Brad Pitt Opens Up His Dream World,” August 2022
Will Welch, Global Editorial Director
Robert Vargas, Designer
Roxanne Behr, Photography Editor
Elizaveta Porodina, Photographer


New Yorker - “High Style” February 14 and 21, 2022FINALIST

The New Yorker
High Style,” February 14 and 21, 2022
David Remnick, Editor
Françoise Mouly, Art Editor
Kadir Nelson, Illustrator


NYLON - “Natasha Lyonne” December 2022FINALIST

NYLON
Natasha Lyonne,” December 2022
Alyssa Vingan, Editor in Chief
Victoria Warnken, Design Director
Lindsay Hattrick, Senior Designer
Karen Hibbert, Photography Editor
AB+DM, Photographer


Vanity Fair - “Lizzo” November 2022FINALIST
Vanity Fair

“Lizzo," November 2022
Radhika Jones, Editor in Chief
Justin Long, Designer
Tara Johnson, Photography Editor
Campbell Addy, Photographer




BEST FOOD AND TRAVEL COVER

New York - “The Pleasures of Outdoor Dining” October 24–November 6, 2022WINNER
New York
“The Pleasures of Outdoor Dining,” October 24–November 6, 2022
David Haskell, Editor in Chief
Thomas Alberty, Designer
Jody Quon, Photography Editor
Beth Sacca, Photographer


Virtuoso - “Global Cool” September/October 2022READERS' CHOICE
Virtuoso
“Global Cool,” September/October 2022
Marika Cain, Editorial Director
Melanie Fowler and Korena Bolding Sinnett, Designers
Thandiwe Muriu, Photographer

 


Condé Nast Traveler - “Yellowstone at 150” March 2022FINALIST

Condé Nast Traveler
“Yellowstone at 150,” March 2022
Jesse Ashlock, Deputy Global Editorial Director
Zoe Westman, Designer
Chris Poplawsk, Photographer




Food & Wine - “Born to Rum” May 2022FINALIST

Food & Wine
“Born to Rum,” May 2022
Hunter Lewis, Editor in Chief
Winslow Taft, Designer
Tori Katherman, Photography Editor
Greg DuPree, Photographer


Virtuoso - “Global Cool” September/October 2022FINALIST

Virtuoso
“Global Cool,” September/October 2022
Marika Cain, Editorial Director
Melanie Fowler and Korena Bolding Sinnett, Designers
Thandiwe Muriu, Photographer


WSJ. Magazine - “Timeless Travel” June 29, 2022FINALIST

WSJ. Magazine
Timeless Travel,” June 29, 2022
Kristina O'Neill, Editor in Chief
Tanya Moskowitz, Designer
Jennifer Pastore, Photography Editor
Quentin de Briey, Photographer


BEST LOCAL MAGAZINE COVER

New York - “Reasons to Love New York” December 5–18, 2022WINNER
New York
“Reasons to Love New York,” December 5–18, 2022
David Haskell, Editor in Chief
Thomas Alberty, Designer
Jody Quon, Photography Editor
Pelle Cass, Photographer


Texas Monthly - “A Year for the Birds” June 2022READERS' CHOICE

Texas Monthly
“A Year for the Birds,” June 2022
Dan Goodgame, Editor in Chief
Emily Kimbro, Designer
Claire Hogan, Photography Editor
Zachary Scott, Photographer


5280 - “Stargazing in Colorado” May 2022FINALIST

5280
“Stargazing in Colorado,” May 2022
Daniel Brogan, Chief Executive Officer and Editor in Chief
Dave McKenna, Designer
Charli Ornett and Sarah Banks, Photography Editors
Jack Brauer, Photographer


Adirondack Life - “Let it Snow” December 2022FINALIST

Adirondack Life
"Let it Snow,” December 2022
Annie Stoltie, Executive Editor
Mark Mahorsky, Designer
Pamela Underhill Karaz, Photographer

 


The New Yorker - “Stellar Night” April 4, 2022FINALIST

The New Yorker
Stellar Night,” April 4, 2022
David Remnick, Editor
Françoise Mouly, Art Editor
Mark Ulriksen, Illustrator

 


Texas Monthly - “A Year for the Birds” June 2022FINALIST
Texas Monthly

“A Year for the Birds,” June 2022
Dan Goodgame, Editor in Chief
Emily Kimbro, Designer
Claire Hogan, Photography Editor
Zachary Scott, Photographer



 
best cONCEPTUAL COVER

The Economist - “The Coming Food Catastrophe” May 21–27, 2022WINNER
The Economist
“The Coming Food Catastrophe,” May 21–27, 2022
Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor in Chief
Graeme James, Designer
Ricardo Rey, Illustrator

 
New Scientist “Do We Create Space-Time?” February 5–11, 2022READERS' CHOICE
New Scientist

“Do We Create Space-Time?,” February 5–11, 2022
Tiffany O'Callaghan, US Editor
Julia Lee, Designer
Stephan Schmitz / folioart.co.uk, Illustrator


Bloomberg Businessweek “The Breaking Point” August 8, 2022FINALIST
Bloomberg Businessweek

“The Breaking Point,” August 8, 2022
Joel Weber, Editor in Chief
Chandra Illick, Designer
Aeriel Brown and Leonor Mamanna, Photography Editors
Jessica Pettway, Photographer


MIT Technology Review “Beyond the Binary” September/October 2022FINALIST
MIT Technology Review

“Beyond the Binary,” September/October 2022
Mat Honan, Editor in Chief
Eric Mongeon, Designer and Photography Editor
Kenneth Kajoranta, Photographer


The New York Times Magazine “The New York Issue” June 5, 2022FINALIST
The New York Times Magazine

“The New York Issue,” June 5, 2022
Jake Silverstein, Editor in Chief
Gail Bichler, Designer




The New Yorker “No Photos, Please!” August 29, 2022FINALIST
The New Yorker

No Photos, Please!,” August 29, 2022
David Remnick, Editor
Françoise Mouly, Art Editor
Anita Kunz, Illustrator

 
BEST ILLUSTRATED COVER

The New York Times Magazine  “Boxed In” December 4, 2022WINNER
The New York Times Magazine
“Boxed In,” December 4, 2022
Jake Silverstein, Editor in Chief
Gail Bichler, Designer
Todd St. John, Illustrator


Oklahoma Today “The Animal Issue” September/October 2022READERS' CHOICE

Oklahoma Today
“The Animal Issue,” September/October 2022
Nathan Gunter, Editor in Chief
Steven Walker, Designer
Megan Rossman, Photography Editor
John Paul Brammer, Illustrator


The Atlantic “This Is Not Justice” November 2022FINALIST

The Atlantic
“This Is Not Justice,” November 2022
Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in Chief
Oliver Munday, Designer
MR. WASH, Illustrator

 


Bloomberg Businessweek “The Lord of Lanai” June 13, 2022FINALIST

Bloomberg Businessweek
“The Lord of Lanai,” June 13, 2022
Joel Weber, Editor in Chief
Chandra Illick, Designer
Richard A. Chance, Illustrator

 


New York “At Home in Asian America” September 26–October 9, 2022FINALIST

New York
“At Home in Asian America,” September 26–October 9, 2022
David Haskell, Editor in Chief
Thomas Alberty, Designer
Jody Quon, Photography Editor
Susan Chen, Illustrator

 


The New Yorker “Ups and Downs” December 26, 2022FINALIST

The New Yorker
Ups and Downs,” December 26, 2022
David Remnick, Editor
Françoise Mouly, Art Editor
Chris Ware, Illustrator

 
BeST Digital COVER

TIME “The Planet We Made . . . The Planet We Need” November 7/November 14, 2022WINNER
TIME
The Planet We Made . . . The Planet We Need,” November 7/November 14, 2022
Edward Felsenthal, Editor in Chief and Executive Chairman
D.W. Pine, Designer
Olafur Eliasson, Illustrator


Rolling Stone “Daddy Yankee” September 19, 2022READERS' CHOICE
Rolling Stone
Daddy Yankee,” September 19, 2022
Noah Shachtman, Editor in Chief
Joseph Hutchinson, Designer
Emma Reeves, Photography Editor
Carlos Jaramillo, Photographer

 


Bustle “Kourtney Was Right All Along” March 3, 2022FINALIST
Bustle
Kourtney Was Right All Along,” March 3, 2022
Charlotte Owen, Editor in Chief
Caroline Wurtzel, Design Director
Margaret Flatley, Senior Designer
Karen Hibbert, Photography Editor
Daniella Midenge, Photographer

 


Insider “Serena Williams” April 2022FINALIST

Insider
Serena Williams,” April 2022
Nicholas Carlson, Global Editor in Chief
Kazi Awal and Skye Gould, Designers
Liane Radel, Creative Director
Joshua Kissi, Photographer

 


Mother Jones “Looted” May + June 2022FINALIST

Mother Jones
Looted,” May + June 2022
Clara Jeffery, Editor in Chief
Adam Vieyra, Designer
Michael Byers, Illustrator

 


Rolling Stone “Daddy Yankee” September 19, 2022FINALIST

Rolling Stone
Daddy Yankee,” September 19, 2022
Noah Shachtman, Editor in Chief
Joseph Hutchinson, Designer
Emma Reeves, Photography Editor
Carlos Jaramillo, Photographer

 

 
READERS' CHOICE AWARD

Entertainment Weekly “Boys on Fire” May 2022WINNER
Entertainment Weekly

Boys on Fire,” May 2022
Patrick Gomez, Editor in Chief and General Manager
Chuck Kerr, Designer
Maya Robinson, Photography Editor
Kristen Harding, Photographer


Better Homes & Gardens “Welcome to Harry’s House” June 2022FINALIST

Better Homes & Gardens
“Welcome to Harry’s House,” June 2022
Stephen Orr, Editor in Chief
Jennifer Madara and Jessica Thomas, Designers
Holly Pruett, Photography Editor
Tim Walker, Photographer


Concealed Carry Magazine “Situational Awareness” February/March 2022FINALIST

Concealed Carry Magazine
“Situational Awareness,” February/March 2022
Kevin Michalowski, Executive Editor
Dave Gruentzel, Designer and Illustrator
Keith Kamikawa, Designer, Illustrator and Photographer
Kyle Rathjen, Designer and Illustrator
Kurt Adams, Designer
Ken Wangler, Photography Editor


Rolling Stone “Harry Styles” September 2022FINALIST

Rolling Stone
“Harry Styles,” September 2022
Noah Shachtman, Editor in Chief
Joseph Hutchinson, Designer
Catriona Ni Aolain, Photography Editor
Amanda Fordyce, Photographer


Rolling Stone “Daddy Yankee” September 19, 2022FINALIST

Rolling Stone
Daddy Yankee,” September 19, 2022
Noah Shachtman, Editor in Chief
Joseph Hutchinson, Designer
Emma Reeves, Photography Editor
Carlos Jaramillo, Photographer