WE’RE HONORED!

SmartWork Media creates high-impact business media
with 157 international honors (and counting)

Our No. 1 critic and judge of our work will always be our readers. They are the driving force behind our magazines, after all. But sometimes it’s nice to hear from our peers in the publishing industry, and in numerous international competitions, our innovative approach to journalism — helping independent businesses by connecting them with the information they need to grow their sales and energize their teams — we’ve continued to rack up the accolades:

BREAKDOWN OF AWARDS UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020

2020

Neal Awards

Best Editorial Use of Data: Finalist

INSTORE, “The Big Survey”, November 2019

TABPI Awards

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (5th)

INVISION, November-December 2019

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (6th)

PETS+, October 2019

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (12th)

INSTORE, May 2019

Feature Article: Top 25 (4th)

PETS+, October 2019, “The 19 Contrarian Rules of Business”, by Chris Burslem

Feature Design: Bronze

INVISION, February 2019, “21 Tips for Motivating Your Team”, by Victor Cantal

Feature Design: Honorable Mention

PETS+, February 2019, “Lab Work” by Mar Jefferson Go

How-To Article: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, September 2019, “41 Surefire Ways to Make Your Bridal Business Stand Out” by Eileen McClelland

Best E-Newsletter: Honorable Mention

PETS+

2019

Neal Awards

Best Single Issue (Brand revenue under $3 million)

INVISION, Nov-Dec 2018

Best Website (Brand revenue under $3 million)

INSTOREMAG.COM

FOLIO Awards

Full Issue: B-to-B, Animal/Pets: Gold

PETS+, June 2018

Full Issue: B-to-B, Retail: Gold

INSTORE, May 2019

Website: B-to-B Health/Fitness: Gold

INVISIONMAG.COM

Full Issue: B-to-B, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing: Honorable Mention

INVISION, Nov-Dec 2018

Instructional/How-To Article: Honorable Mention

INVISION, April 2019, “Epic Fail”

Feature Design: B2B, Under 100,000 Circulation: Honorable Mention

PETS+, February 2019, “Lab Work”

TABPI Awards

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (10th)

PETS+, February 2018

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (22nd)

INSTORE, May 2018

Feature Article: Top 25 (6th)

INSTORE, “Life On The New Frontier: How Internet Sales Are Changing the Landscape of Jewelry Retail”, by Eileen McClelland

Feature Article: Top 25 (7th)

PETS+, “The Super 8” by Pamela Mitchell

Feature Design: Gold

INVISION, “The Future Is Now”, by Victor Cantal
Judging comments: “This layout is funky and fresh. Love the colors and treatment used on the images.”

Front Cover, Digital Imagery: Bronze

PETS+, February 2018 by Mar
Jefferson Go, Ralf Kircher, Tom Myers (Bundle of Paws Photography)
Judging comments: “The decision to give the headline a dimensional treatment and its placement with the subject resulted in a successful layout.”

How-To Article: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, “Chief Charming: 16 Ways to Win Your Employees’ Love Without Losing Their Respect” by Julie Fanselow

2018

FOLIO Awards

Full Issue: B-to-B, General: Gold

PETS+, February 2018

Full Issue: B-to-B, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing: Gold

INVISION, May 2018

Series or Single Article: B-to-B Retail: Gold

INSTORE, April 2018, “Life on the New Frontier” by Eileen McClelland

Full Issue, B-to-B, Retail/Product Development: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, January 2018

Instructional/How-To Article: Honorable Mention

INVISION, Nov-Dec 2017, “Private Eyes”

Instructional/How-To Article: Honorable Mention

PETS+, February 2018, “4 Weeks to Fitness”

Series or Single Article: B-to-B Animal/Pets: Honorable Mention

PETS+, “Better Business, Better World”

Best Website: B-to-B, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing: Honorable Mention

INVISION, invisionmag.com

TABPI

Best Feature Design: Gold

INSTORE, January 2017, “Lose Your Fear” by Mar Jefferson Go
Judging comments: “Love this dynamic layout! Illustration, photography, and font use certainly grabs the readers’ attention throughout.”

Best Website: Silver

PETSPLUSMAG.COM
Judging comments: “Here is a website that proves you don’t need to be dull if you’re B2B. PETS+ uses bold design to draw the reader in. The content is both text and multi-media, and the platform mobile friendly. What is particularly noteworthy is the effort that is made to ‘connect’ with the reader through incorporating the stories of their readers in the content.”

Best Department: Silver

PETS+ “Real Deal”
Judging comments: “Excellent combination of storytelling and expert advice rolled into an engaging, instructive piece. Unique art is an unexpected bonus.”

Best How-To Article: Bronze

INSTORE, February 2017, “How to be a PR Powerhouse” by Eileen McClelland

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (10th)

INVISION, May 2017

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (13th)

PETS+, July-August 2017

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (17th)

INSTORE, September 2017

Neal Awards

Best Single Issue (Brand revenue under $3 million): Finalist

PETS+, July-August 2017

Best Website: Finalist

INSTOREMAG.COM

Best Instructional Content: Finalist

Eileen McClelland, INSTORE, “PR Powerhouse”

Best Editorial Use of Data: Finalist

INSTORE, “The Big Survey”, October 2017

Azbee Awards

Original Research, Less Than $3 Million Revenue: National Bronze Award

INSTORE, “The Big Survey”, October 2017

New or Relaunched Website: National Silver Award

INSTOREMAG.COM

Humorous/Fun Department: National Silver Award

PETS+, Sanity Files

2017

FOLIO Awards

Newsletter: B-to-B, Overall: Gold

PETS+ Online

Website: B-to-B, Retail: Gold

INSTORE Online

Full Issue: B-to-B, Overall: Honorable Mention

PETS+, May-June 2017

Design, New Magazine: B-to-B: Honorable Mention

PETS+

Full Issue: B-to-B, Retail: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, January 2017

Newsletter: B-to-B, Overall: Honorable Mention

INSTORE Online

Website: B-to-B, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing: Honorable Mention

INVISION Online

Digital Column/Blog: B-to-B, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing: Honorable Mention

INVISION Online

Best Single Article: B-to-B, Retail: Honorable Mention

Eileen McClelland, INSTORE, “13 Sales Secrets to Spark Business”

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Gold

INVISION, May 2016
Judging comments: “INVISION carried the childlike theme throughout the entire issue with bright, eye-popping graphics that fit the content.”

Best E-Newsletter: Gold

INVISION
Judging comments: “Great balance of news and features tackling various topics for the eyecare professional … done in a clean, approachable design.”

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (20th)

INSTORE, September 2016

Feature Article: Top 25 (6th)

INVISION, September 2016, “Rx Men” by Dee Carroll

Feature Article: Top 25 (11th)

INSTORE, April 2016, “Social Skills” by Eileen McClelland

How-To Article: Bronze

INSTORE, January 2016, “Build a Better Salesperson” by Eileen McClelland

Neal Awards

Best Overall Art Direction/Design: Finalist

INVISION, January 2016

2016

FOLIO Awards

Full Issue: B-to-B, Retail: Gold

INSTORE, May 2016

Single Article: B-to-B, Retail: Gold

INSTORE, May 2015, “Equal Time” by Tanya Dukes

Full Issue: B-to-B, Healthcare / Medical / Nursing: Honorable Mention

INVISION, May 2016

Single Article: Healthcare / Medical / Nursing: Honorable Mention

INVISION, March 2016, “50 Things You Can Change Today to Make Your Business Stand Out” by SmartWork Media Staff

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Silver

INDESIGN, May 2015
Judging comments: “‘Easy to read, but still targets its market. Very readable font and stylish design.”

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (9th)

INVISION, March 2015

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (11th)

INSTORE, October 2015

Feature Article: Gold

INSTORE, November 2015, “8 Holiday Customer Types” by Eileen McClelland
Judging comments: “‘The article is funny, targeted, and very well-written. The artwork is as great as the writing. Clever writing and unique design elements bring to life this thoughtful look at how to handle challenging holiday customers. A fun read that serves the reader well.”

Feature Article: Top 25 (9th)

INVISION, January 2015, “The Year of Reading Seriously” by INVISION Staff

How-To Article: Gold

INSTORE, February 2015, “Dump Your Dogs” by Eileen McClelland
Judging comments: “‘This article was full of useful tips and information. I learned a lot. Good job, clever imagery (the pug in the case, so cute!), great tips/subheads pointers.”

How-To Article: Silver

INVISION, March 2015
“The Art of Adding On” by INVISION Staff
Judging comments: “‘Lots of ideas for readers. Nice layout. Many entry points and tips in multiple areas. Very good.”

Feature Design: Honorable Mention

INVISION, April 2015
“Love Work” by Victor Cantal

2015

FOLIO Awards

Full Issue: Healthcare / Medical / Nursing: Winner

INVISION, March 2015

B-to-B: Full Issue: Retail: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, May 2015

B-to-B: Full Issue: Retail: Honorable Mention

INDESIGN, Sep/Oct 2014

B-to-B: Single Article: Retail: Winner

INSTORE, May 2015, “Robbery & Recovery” by Eileen McClelland

B-to-B: Single Article: Healthcare / Medical / Nursing: Honorable Mention

INVISION, January 2015, “The Year of Reading Seriously”

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (24th)

INSTORE, September 2014

Feature Article: Gold

INSTORE, December 2014, “Super Jewelers” by Trace Shelton

Judging comments: “‘Super Jewelers’ is beautifully designed, creative, and targeted to the audience. The magazine was able to take a mundane topic and turn it into a colorful feature splash that is certain to pull in its readers.”

Department: Gold

INDESIGN, “Customer Types” by Cindy Edelstein

Judging comments: “‘An easy department to read with nice graphics/illustrations and photos, as well as a number of entry points to grab the reader’s attention. Useful and light reading as well.”

How-To Article: Gold

INDESIGN, March/April 2014, “Get Lined Up” by Trace Shelton

Judging comments: “‘Good bold visible numbers/questions, lots of images to balance the text and good reporting. Useful and relevant.”

Opening Page or Spread: Silver

INSTORE, November 2014, “Holiday Q & A” by Mar Jefferson Go
Judging comments: “Whenever a designer attempts to mesh a historic reference or style with a crisp, modern layout — they’re taking a gamble. It’s a gamble which can come off as hackneyed or trite; however, when it’s done successfully, the result is a captivating work which the viewer takes time to absorb and demonstrates the role and value of the creative side of the b2b world. That’s what has been accomplished in this instance — excellent work.”

Neal Awards

Best Single Issue

INSTORE, September 2014

Best Single Issue: Finalist

INVISION, November/December 2014

Best Instructional Content

INSTORE, April 2014, “Merchandising A to Z” by Chris Burslem

2014

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Gold

INSTORE, May 2014

B-to-B, Design, New Magazine: Gold

INVISION, March/April 2014

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Honorable Mention

INDESIGN, Jan/Feb 2014

B-to-B, Retail, Single Article: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, April 2014, “Merchandising A to Z” by Chris Burslem
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TABPI

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (16th)

INVISION, Sep/Oct 2013

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (22nd)

INDESIGN, May 2013

Feature Article: Top 25 (8th)

INSTORE, February 2013, “Pay Day” by Eileen McClelland

Focus/Profile: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, April 2013, “Fun on the Plains” by Eileen McClelland

How-To Article: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, July 2013, “100 Things a Jewelry Salesperson Should Never Do” by Josh Wimmer

Feature Design: Bronze

INSTORE, July 2013, “100 Things a Jewelry Salesperson Should Never Do” by Karla Durangparang & Victor Cantal

Judging comments: “Excellent illustrations incorporated throughout a great layout. Each page was full of life and visual interest.”

Opening Page or Spread: Silver

INSTORE, November 2013, “Many Thanks” by Victor Cantal

Judging comments: “This opening spread is playful and really captures the essence of the story.”

2013

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, May 2013

B-to-B, Retail, Single Article: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, September 2012, “Shine Time” by Eileen McClelland

B-to-B, Best Overall Design: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, May 2013

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (13th)

INSTORE, October 2012

Feature Article: Top 25 (15th)

INDESIGN, Sep/Oct 2012, “Flying High” by Trace Shelton

Feature Article: Top 25 (20th)

INSTORE, December 2012, “Characters” by Trace Shelton

Opening Page or Spread: Top 25 (8th)

INDESIGN, Sep/Oct 2012, “Flying High” by Victor Cantal

Focus/Profile Article: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, August 2012, “Green Lake Jewelry Works” by Eileen McClelland

Feature Design: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, February 2012, “Think Fast” by Victor Cantal

Feature Design: Honorable Mention

INDESIGN, Mar/Apr 2012, “Story Time” by Victor Cantal

Neal Awards

Best Instructional Content

INSTORE, April 2012, “The New Rules of Sales” by Eileen McClelland

2012

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Gold

INSTORE, May 2012

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Bronze

INDESIGN, January 2012

B-to-B, Retail, Single Article: Gold

INDESIGN, March/April 2012, “Story Time” by Josh Wimmer

B-to-B, Retail, Single Article: Bronze

INSTORE, April 2012, “The New Rules of Sales” by Eileen McClelland

B-to-B, Best Redesign: Silver

INSTORE, January 2012

B-to-B, Best Feature Design: Gold

INDESIGN, September/October 2011, “Battle of the Brands”

B-to-B, Best Overall Design: Bronze

INDESIGN, May 2012

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (7th)

INDESIGN, May 2011

Feature Article: Top 25 (11th)

INSTORE, July 2011 “Wings Up!” by Trace Shelton

Feature Article: Top 25 (20th)

INDESIGN, Jan/Feb 2011 “Lighting the Path” by Josh Wimmer

How-To Article: Silver

INSTORE, April 2011 “Lift-Off: Take the Guesswork out of Launching a Line” by Eileen McClelland and Lorraine DePasque

Judging comments: “This article was innovative in its layout. While sticking to the traditional how-to format, it very artfully and successfully used the layout to illustrate the key points. Nicely done! Well written, too.” “Lift-Off! is a thoroughly researched, well written, and entertaining guide for its target audience of retail jewelers. It is also beautifully illustrated and full of practical tips.”

Feature Design: Silver

INSTORE, September 2011 “Hire, Train Motivate & Meet” by Victor Cantal

Judging comments:“The paper cut-outs are quirky and fun. The layout is interesting to look at and incorporates a nice use of colors.”

Opening Page or Spread: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, September 2011 “Hire, Train Motivate & Meet” by Victor Cantal

Neal Awards

Best Single Issue

INSTORE, October 2011

2011

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Bronze

INDESIGN, September 2010

Best Overall Design, B-to-B: Bronze

INSTORE, June 2010

Best Feature Design, B-to-B: Bronze

INSTORE, July 2010, “True Tales”

TABPI

Feature Article: Gold

INSTORE. O.C. Tanner, August 2010

Judging comments: “Great analysis. Excellent writing and sources. Effective use of charts and graphs.” “This story was very well researched and did a great job telling a story in a concise and compelling manner. Excellent job.”

How-To Article: Gold

INSTORE, Wow! September 2010

Judging comments:“Wow! is a well written, entertaining, and useful guide for its target audience. This is the kind of article that is torn out and saved for many years as a timeless reference.”

Feature Design: Gold

INSTORE, Future 12 Elements, April 2010

Judging comments: “Great overall layout. Fun, edgy-looking feel works well with the topic.”

How-to Article: Silver

INDESIGN, About Face, May 2010

Judging comments: “An excellent how-to guide with plenty of useful illustrations and information. This is a very well done piece.”

Feature Design: Silver

INDESIGN, The Year’s 50 Most Visible Jewelry Brands, Sep/Oct 2010

Judging comments: “Very interesting layout; good use of color, fonts and reader entry points.”

Best Single Issue: Top 25

INDESIGN, Sep/Oct 2010

Department: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, Best of the Best

Jesse H. Neal Awards

Full Issue: Finalist

INSTORE, May 2010

2010

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Bronze

INSTORE, May 2010

B-to-B, Retail, Single Article: Bronze

INDESIGN, About Face, May 2010

FOLIO Ozzie Awards

B-to-B Best Overall Design: Bronze

INSTORE, April 2010

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Silver

INDESIGN, May/June 2009

Best Department: Gold

INSTORE, Cool Stores, February & April 2009

How-To Article: Silver Award

INSTORE, Party Perfect, September 2009

Feature Design: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, Plan of Attack, May 2009

Feature Article: Honorable Mention

INDESIGN, Five Senses, One Brand, March/April 2009

2009

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Gold

INSTORE, August 2008

min’s Editorial & Design Awards

Best Magazine Launch: Honorable Mention

Spa+, October 2008

TABPI

Feature Design: Bronze

INDESIGN, Brand 50, October 2008

How To Article: Gold

INSTORE, Is Your Store Sales Fit?, November 2008

2008

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Bronze

INDESIGN, June 2008

2007

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Gold

INSTORE, June 2007

Jewelry Information Center

Trade Press Editor of the Year 2007

Paul Holewa

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (19th)

INSTORE, June 2006

Feature articles: Top 25 (11th)

INSTORE, Hipsville, AR, August 2006

Editorial: Department: Honorable Mention

INSTORE, A Las Vegas Survival Kit, May 2006

2006

FOLIO Awards

B-to-B, Retail, Full Issue: Gold

INSTORE, May 2006

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (15th)

INSTORE, May 2005

Editorial: Department: Bronze

INSTORE, Real Deal Editorial

Feature articles: Top 25 (4th)

INSTORE, What’s Next, October 2005

2004

TABPI

Best Single Issue: Top 25 (6th)

INSTORE, June 2003