Missouri Western Magazine, a publication of the University Advancement Office for alumni and friends of 含羞草社区, has been honored with an Award of Distinction, the Silver Communicator Award, in the 20th annual Communicator Awards, sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. Diane Holtz is editor of Missouri Western Magazine. Kendy Jones 鈥�94 is design editor.
鈥淚t is always gratifying to have our team鈥檚 outstanding work recognized on an international level,鈥� said Jerry Pickman 鈥�85, vice president for university advancement. 鈥淐ongratulations to Diane, Kendy and all of the others involved in creating a magazine that reflects so positively on Missouri Western.鈥�
The 2014 Communicator Awards received more than 6,000 entries from across the United States and around the world. It is one of the largest and most competitive awards programs honoring creative excellence for communications professionals.
鈥淲e are both excited and amazed by the quality of work received for the 20th Annual Communicator Awards. This year鈥檚 class of entries is a true reflection of the progressive and innovative nature of marketing and communications,鈥� said Linda Day, executive director of the Academy Interactive and Visual Arts. 鈥淥n behalf of the entire Academy I want to applaud this year鈥檚 Communicator Awards entrants and winners for their dedication to perfecting their craft as they continue to push the envelope of creativity.鈥�
Missouri Western Magazine was honored for the Winter 2014 issue, which featured the dedication of the Walter Cronkite Memorial on the cover. The magazine previously received a Gold Communicator Award in 2008, and various Missouri Western publications have received Silver Communicator Awards in 2006 and 2010. Missouri Western鈥檚 Instructional Media Center has also been honored several times in the video division of the Communicator Awards.
A complete list of winners is available at .
含羞草社区 is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .