Student Award
Judge: Ken Ramstead
First Place only awarded
First Place: Christian Courier
“Indigenous studies in East Van”
Author: Derek Hiemstra
Designer: Kevin Tamming Editor: Meghan Kort
A.C. Forrest Memorial Award (Circulation under 10,000)
Judge: Hollis Hiscock
Special Mention: New Brunswick Anglican
“Kids Lead at Stone!”
Author: Gisele McKnight
Honourable Mention: Christian Courier
“Vital aid, vanished!”
Author: Shannon Brink
Designer: Kevin Tamming Editor: Maaike VanderMeer
First Place: Canada Lutheran
“Artificial Intelligence: Tackling new technology through a lens of faith”
Author: Aiden Kallioinen Editor: Sarah Malina
A.C. Forrest Memorial Award (Circulation over 10,000)
Judge: Hollis Hiscock
First Place only awarded
First Place: Broadview
“Sentenced to Labour”
Author: Leslie Sinclair
Editorial (Cat. 1a)
Judge: Michele Beacom
Third Place: The Messenger (Evangelical Mennonite Conference)
“Are Canadian religious charities at risk?”
Author: Rebecca Roman
Second Place: Christian Courier
“Time to lean European?”
Author: Meghan Kort
Designer: Kevin Tamming Editor: Angela Reitsma Bick
First Place: The B.C. Catholic
“How We Became a MAiD Leader”
Editor: Paul Schratz
From the Editor (Cat. 1b)
Judge: Michele Beacom
Third Place: Faith & Friends (September/October 2025)
“Teachable Moment”
Author: Ken Ramstead Editor: Geoff Moulton
Second Place: The Canadian Lutheran
“For All People”
Author: Mathew Block
First Place: Salvationist
“I was in Prison”
Author: Geoff Moulton
News Story (Cat. 2)
Judge: Richard Landau
Third Place: New Brunswick Anglican
“Alongside Hope’s diocesan rep hospitalized in Kenya”
Author: Gisele McKnight
Second Place: Salvationist
“Hurricane Heroes”
Author: Abbigail Oliver
First Place: Faith Today
“WEA Assembly celebrates the multiplicity of evangelicalism”
Author: Patricia Paddey
Feature (Cat. 3a)
Judge: Cynthia Shannon
Third Place: Broadview
“The Remedy”
Author: Meagan Gillmore
Second Place: Faith Today
“Hip hop was always part of the story: Ministry in a vibrant but misunderstood culture”
Author: Jon Corbin
First Place: The Canadian Lutheran
“Loneliness in the Body of Christ”
The Reverend Jonathan Kraemer
Feature Series (Cat. 3b)
Judge: Brookee LaPointe
Third Place: Canadian Catholic News
“Pigment, prayer and grace: a bridge across traditions” and “Icons and skylines: Orthodox church unveils new icons that ‘speak to the heart’”
Author: Lee Purcell
Second Place: The Messenger (Evangelical Mennonite Conference)
“Why this young theologian was drawn to Reformed evangelism,” “Ancient continuous, and meaningful – why traditional, liturgical practices draw me,” “Personal, hope-filled and Spirit empowered: the appeal of charismatic evangelism,” “Compassionate questioning and mercy: the appeal of progressive Christianity”
Authors: James Driedger, Morgan Fehr, Steven Warthe, Ruth Friesen
First Place: Broadview
100 Years of the United Church of Canada
Authors: Julie McGonegal, Josiah Neufeld, Jonathan Dyck, Teresa Burnett-Cole, Pieta Woolley
Opinion Piece (Cat. 4)
Judge: Jeanette Levellie
Third Place: The B.C. Catholic
“Companionship is Answer to MAID”
Author: Terry O’Neill
Second Place: The Messenger (Evangelical Mennonite Conference)
“Should Christians be Zionists?”
Author: Michael Zwaagstra
First Place: Canadian Catholic News
“What is faithful citizenship in a ‘culture of death?’”
Author: Quinton Peralta-Greenough
Column (Cat. 5)
Judge: The Reverend Matt Koovisk
Third Place: Salvationist
Grace Notes – “How Long, O Lord?”, “Untamed”, “When Women Weep”
Author: Captain Laura Van Schaick
Second Place: New Brunswick Anglican
“Along the Way” – October, November, December 2025
Author: Canon Shawn C. Branch
First Place: The Messenger (Evangelical Mennonite Conference)
Further In and Higher Up
“Tough love or true love?” (Mar/Apr 2025), “You might not be going to the best church” (Sept/Oct 2025), “I don’t seem to have a personal relationship with God” (Nov/Dec 2025)
Author: Layton Friesen
Service Journalism (Cat. 6)
Judge: Jayne Thurber Smith
Third Place: Canada Lutheran
“Saskatchewan farmer donates crops to help alleviate global hunger”
Author: Emily Loewen Editor: Sarah Malina
Second Place: Christian Courier
“Unplugged: Four Canadians step away from their devices and tell us what they noticed”
Author: Angela Reitsma Bick
Designer: Kevin Tamming Editor: Maaike VanderMeer
First Place: Faith Today
“Reaching behind bars: How virtual volunteering is making prison ministry more accessible than ever”
Author: Catherine Morris
Media Review (Cat. 7)
Judge: Vic Thiessen
No Third Place awarded
Second Place: Broadview
“Paradise Laughs”
Author: Ian Coutts
First Place: Christian Courier
“An unexpected book about God’s expansive mercy”
Author: Daniel DeVries
Designer: Naomi Francois Editor: Adele Gallogly
Biblical/Theological Reflection (Cat. 8)
Judge: The Reverend Matt Koovisk
Third Place: Rupert’s Land News
“Light”
Author: Ms. Kirsten Pinto-Gfroerer
Second Place: The Messenger (Evangelical Mennonite Conference)
“The storms Jesus calmed”
Author: Alain Reimer
First Place: Salvationist
“A Righteous Man”
Author: Isaiah Allen
First Person Account (Cat. 9)
Judge: Timothy Jacques
Third Place: Broadview
“A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Future of the United Church”
Author: Pieta Woolley
Second Place: Canadian Mennonite
“On the Quiet Side of Being”
Author: John Unrau
First Place: Faith Today
“Image Bearers of God’s Love, Unite: Able-bodied and disabled people are coworkers in ministry”
Author: Jenna Sanderson
Biographical Profile (Cat. 10)
Judge: Sandra Coulson
Third Place: Faith & Friends (November/December 2025)
“The Kodakid”
Author: Ken Ramstead Editor: Geoff Mounton
Second Place: Christian Courier
“When belonging is not guaranteed”
Author: Marlene Bergsma
Designer: Naomi Francois Editor: Angela Reitsma Bick
First Place: Canada Lutheran
“Leading with courage and faith”
Author and Editor: Sarah Malina
Interview (Cat. 11)
Judge: Kimberly Petrinchuk
Third Place: Faith Today
“The FT Interview with Jennifer Bowen”
Interviewer and Editor: Bill Fledderus
Second Place: Anglican Journal
“My challenge for people is to see the children they love in the children of Gaza”
Editor: Matthew Puddister
First Place: Broadview
“Reimagining God on Wheels”
Author: Amy Panton
Headline and Deck (Cat. 12)
Judge: Mike Strathdee
Third Place: Christian Courier
“Children are a gift, not benchmarks of your success: Contemplative practices can counter the pressure parents feel in our high-achievement society.”
Author: Jake Benjamins Editor: Angela Reitsma Bick
Second Place: Canada Lutheran
“Evangelism in forty-four characters or less - The reach of the church sign”
Author: The Reverend Lyndon Sayers Editor: Sarah Malina
First Place: Faith & Friends (November/December 2025)
“The Prodigal Father”
Authors: James Burrell and Kristin Ostensen
Editor: Ken Ramstead
Original Song (Cat. 13)
Judge: Christine Paddock
First Place: Salvationist
“God For All”
Writer: Dan Elson
Poetry (Cat. 14)
Judge: Carley Lee
Third Place: Rupert’s Land News
“Water Above and Below”
Poet: Ms. Angeline Schellenberg
Second Place: Christian Courier
“Blue Psalter Hymnal #379: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow”
Author: Maaike VanderMeer Designer: Naomi Francois
First Place: Faith Today
“On Pause”
Author: Debbie Sawczak
Photo (Cat. 15)
Judge: Simon Chambers
Third Place: Faith Today
“Angie Peters of Yonge Street Mission”
Photographer: Caroline Ryan
Second Place: The B.C. Catholic
“Lights of Hope”
Photographer: Paul Schratz
First Place: Canada Lutheran
“Welcoming the Stranger” (Cover April/May 2025)
Photographer: Noel Wendt
Photo Essay – Magazine (Cat 16a)
Judge: Simon Chambers
No Third Place awarded
Second Place: The Messenger (Evangelical Mennonite Conference)
“Abundant Springs”
Photos by Patrick Friesen Layout/design by Rebecca Roman
First Place: Salvationist
“Inspiring Indonesia”
Author: Lt. Colonel Brenda Murray
Photographer: Mark Yan Designer: Lisa Suroso
Photo Essay – Newspaper (Cat. 16b)
Judge: Simon Chambers
Third Place: New Brunswick Anglican
“Family Camp”
Artist, Designer and Photographer: Gisele McKnight
Second Place: The Saskatchewan Anglican
“Camp Harding celebrates a busy season of successful summer camps”
Designer: Jason G. Antonio
First Place: The B.C. Catholic
“Hungry for that mystery and awe: Chapel altar rail brings school community together”
Photographer: Nicolas Elbers Designer: Inca Siojo-Das
Original Artwork (Cat. 17)
Judge: Catherine Cribbs
Third Place: Salvationist
“A Righteous Man”
Artist and Illustrator: Rivonny Luchas
Second Place: Christian Courier
“Secondhand”
Artist: Malik Dieleman
First Place: Canadian Mennonite
“Intergenerational Household of Faith”
Artist: Dona Park
Front Cover – Magazine - Circulation Under 10,000 (Cat. 18a)
Judge: Sasha Premchandani
Third Place: Salvationist
Play It Again Lam! (July/August 2025)
Designer: Lisa Suroso
Second Place: The Messenger (Evangelical Mennonite Conference)
May/June 2025 Issue Front Cover
Original Painting by: Jen Kornelsen
Layout/Design by: Rebecca Roman
First Place: Acadia Divinity College
“More than Welcome” (ADC Today Winter Issue)
Nicole Lapierre Photography
Design: Berdene Owen, Alivelihood Branding & Design
Front Cover – Magazine - Circulation Over 10,000) (Cat. 18b)
Judge: Sasha Premchandani
No Third Place awarded
Second Place: Faith & Friends (Christmas 2025)
“Toy Story”
Designer: Lisa Suroso
Photographer: Nathan Regamey
First Place: Faith Today
“Watch the Lamb” (Cover image, March/April 2025)
Designer: Janice Van Eck
Front Page – Newspaper (Cat. 18c)
Judge: Paul Sherwood
Third Place: The Saskatchewan Anglican
October 2025 Front Page
Designer: Jason G. Antonio
Second Place: New Brunswick Anglican
“Summer Fun” – September 2025 Front Page
Artist, Designer, Photographer and Editor: Gisele McKnight
First Place: The B.C. Catholic
“A Time to Laugh” – June 5, 2025, Front Page
Designer: Kelly Hady Photographer: Nicholas Elbers
Feature Layout & Design – Magazine (Cat. 19a)
Judge: Sasha Premchandani
Tie for Third Place
Third Place: Faith & Friends (November/December 2025)
“The Kodakid”
Designer: Lisa Suroso Editor: Ken Ramstead
Third Place: Broadview
“Christmas Keepsakes”
Designer: Carol Moskot
Second Place: Faith Today
“Watch the Lamb”
Designer: Janice Van Eck
First Place: Canadian Mennonite
“Transformed on the Inside: Prison ministry”
Graphic Designer: Anne Boese
Feature Layout & Design – Newspaper (Cat. 19b)
Judge: Kevin Tamming
Third Place: New Brunswick Anglican
“Advent Activities”
Artist and Designer: Gisele McKnight
Second Place: The Northland
“Oh, What a Day”
Designer and Editor: George Cribbs
First Place: The Saskatchewan Anglican
“Learning about Alongside Hope’s activities in the ‘breathtaking’ country of Kenya”
Designer: Jason G. Antonio
Original Album, CD, Book or Booklet Cover (Cat. 20)
Judge: Catherine Cribbs
First Place only awarded
First Place: Salvationist
“His Light in Us” - Canadian Staff Songsters
Designer: Rivonny Luchas
Advertisement (Cat. 21)
Judge: Matt Veith
First Place only awarded
First Place: Salvationist
“Clutter-Free February” | “Join the Movement, Donate Today”
Producer: Rui Feliz
Marketing Campaign (Cat. 22a and 22b)
Judge: Gayle Goossen
a) Public Relations, Marketing or Fundraising Campaign
Third Place: Rui Feliz, The Salvation Army – World Missions
“Self-Denial Partners In Mission 2025 – Indonesia”
Director and Videographer: Rui Feliz
Second Place: Citizens for Public Justice
“No More Coal in Canada!”
Citizens for Public Justice Staff
First Place: Broadview
“United Church of Canada 100th Anniversary Special Issue Campaign”
Staff: Trisha Elliott, Sarah Watt, Sharon Doran, Michelle Kay, Anne Brooks, Julie Sherve
b) Social Media Campaign
Judge: Gayle Goossen
Honourable Mention only awarded
Honourable Mention: Faith Today
In This Episode (Promotional reel for podcast episode on pastoral shortages with guest Rick Hiemstra)
Video Producer and Video Editor: Brian Lopez
Social Media Coordinator: Sammy Kyereme
Audio or Video Interview (Cat. 23)
Judge: Angela Reitsma Bick
First Place only awarded
First Place: Faith Today
“Coping with stress in an increasingly unstable world: The FT Interview with Jennifer Bowen”
Interviewer: Bill Fledderus
Social Media Post (Cat. 24)
Judge: Jon Brandt
No Third Place awarded
Second Place: Citizens for Public Justice
“Climate Migration” Instagram Reel
Authors: Citizens for Public Justice Staff
First Place: Broadview
“The vast hidden workforce of Canada's prisons”
Author: Nicole Schmidt
Blog Series (Cat. 25)
Judge: The Reverend Andrew Rampton
No Third Place awarded
Second Place: Faith Today
“Five men learning to love well” “Handing on faith to the next generation” “Rethinking Canada’s congregational leadership crisis”
Authors: Paul Edward Hughes, Matthew R.S. Todd, Gordon T. Smith
Editor: Bill Fledderus
First Place: Salvationist
Series on gen Z and faith
“The World of Generation Z” “Generation Z in the Church” “The Open Generation”
Author: Major April McNeilly
Video Production (Cat. 26)
Judge: D. Michael Hostetler
No Third or Second Place awarded – Honourable Mention
Tie for First Place
Honourable Mention: Salvationist
Partners in Mission 2025 | Denpasar's Girls Home
Producer: Aaron Bowes
First Place: Broadview
Death-Row Inmate Ramiro Gonzales Fell Through ‘Every Single Crack There Was’
Producers: Emma Prestwich and Everett Bumstead
First Place: Acadia Divinity College
Shape Your Future
Filming and Production: Mark Moore, Red Lama Media
Script: Carley Lee
Podcast (Cat. 27)
Judge: David Balzer
First Place only awarded
First Place: Salvationist
“John Lam, Bandmaster of the Canadian Staff Band” “Gen Z and Jesus”, with Major April and Rebekah McNeilly “Conception Bay South’s Live-Stream Ministry”
Host: Kristin Ostensen Producer: Lisa Suroso
E-Newsletter (Cat. 28)
Judge: Jon Brandt
No Third Place awarded
Second Place: Christian Courier
“Landmark Alberta church leaves Christian Reformed Denomination,” April 14, 2025
“Hey God how about a miracle?”, April 21, 2025
“CC editor planning Western Canada book tour,” May 12, 2025
Designer: Maaike VanderMeer Editor: Meghan Kort
First Place: Broadview
“Best of the Week”
Author: Nicole Schmidt
Resisting Trump. The Doukhobors fight for survival. Will Zoom worshippers ever return to the pews?
Sanctuary under siege. A pilgrimage along St. Cuthbert’s Way. High school prayer spaces for all.
Baseball, bravery, and ... bones?!
General Excellence – Website (Cat. 29)
Judge: Carson Samson
No Third Place awarded
Second Place: Broadview
https://broadview.org/
Authors: Emma Prestwich, Christina Jung, Nicole Schmidt, Michelle Kay and Pixel Studioz
First Place: Salvationist
https://salvationist.ca/
Editors: Geoff Moulton; Abbigail Oliver; Kristin Ostensen; Ken Ramstead; Giselle Randall; Pamela Richardson
Designers: Rivonny Luchas; Emily Pedlar; Lisa Suroso
General Excellence – Magazine (Cat. 30)
Judge: Craig Terlson
Third Place: Canada Lutheran
January/February, March and December 2025
Designer: Catherine Crivici Editor: Sarah Malina
Second Place: Faith Today
March/April, July/August and September/October 2025
Editor: Bill Fledderus Designr: Janice Van Eck
First Place: Broadview
April/May, June and November/December 2025
Authors, Designer and Editor: Broadview staff and contributors
General Excellence – Newspaper (Cat. 31)
Judge: Mark Rickard
Third Place: The Saskatchewan Anglican
May, September, October 2025 Issues
Designer: Jason G. Antonio
Second Place: Perspective (formerly Crosstalk)
April, May, September 2025 Issues
Editor: Leigh Anne Williams
First Place: New Brunswick Anglican
April, June, October 2025 Issues
Artist, Designer and Editor: Gisele McKnight
General Excellence – Institutional Publication (Cat. 32)
Judge: Shiao Chong
First Place only awarded
First Place: Acadia Divinity College
ADC Today
Editor: Shawna Peverill
Design: Berdene Owen and Alivelihood Branding & Design
Nicole Lapierre Photography
Contributors: Stephen McMullin, Danny Zacharias, John Campbell, Eveline DeSchiffart, Carley Lee, Anna Robbins