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AWARDS AND HONORS
2012 Catholic Press Association Awards
VISION Vocation Guide received two 2012 Catholic Press Association journalism awards of excellence for the following articles:
Best Essay - First Place
“Blessed are we who comfort the mourners” by Matthew Kuczora, C.S.C.,
Judge's comments: An entertwined series of journeys: a spiritual calling, a lifelong friendship, a maturation into a career, a life cut tragically short. This is told with intelligence and insight. digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2012#pg66
General Excellence, Religious Order Magazines - Third Place
Judge's comments: This magazine is well designed and written. It appeals to laity as well as those in various orders. It includes links to online versions in several languages. The stories are good and cover a broad spectrum of subjects. digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2012#pg1
2011 Catholic Press Association Awards
VISION Vocation Guide received three 2011 Catholic Press Association journalism awards of excellence for the following articles:
“Trust God and Hit the Road” by Brother Roger Anthony Lopez, O.F.M., Joel Schorn, Toni Cashnelli, Anne Marie O’Kelley Judge's comments: Nice packaging. I felt like I was one of the brothers.
digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2011guide#pg40
“Full of Grace: Reclaiming the Rosary” by Alice Camille Judge's comments: The author makes a strong point through excellent use of sources to reframe the rosary in a way that reminds Catholics of its power and function on our lives today. digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2011guide#pg120
“Joy I never expected” by Sister Marilyn Lacey, R.S.M.
Judge's comments: A caring, warmly written essay that fearlessly shares deeply personal reactions and feelings.
digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2011guide#pg90
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
VISION Vocation Network is included in the United States Bishops' Conferences list
of Top 10 Vocation Websites.
National Religious Vocation Conference
PATRICE TUOHY, Executive Editor of VISION Vocation Guide, and TRUEQUEST COMMUNICATION, publishers of VISION, were awarded the National Religious Vocation Conference's 2008 Harvest Award for outstanding contributions to vocation ministry and promoting Catholic religious vocations.
2010 Catholic Press Association Awards
VISION Vocation Guide received four 2010 Catholic Press Association journalism awards of excellence for the following articles:
"Just Take It" by Father Larry Janowski, O.F.M.
Judge's comments: The poem's message of action and decision offers profound insight into the human condition. The conversational and direct tone lends the poem great power, appropriate to the subject matter and to Frost's own voice. The sonnet-like structure further supports the poem's quiet, understated wisdom.
Read online at: digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2010#pg134
Best Essay - Second Place
"Monks build community one living stone upon another" by Brother Francis Wagner, O.S.B.
Judge's comments: The author opens with the question "does death actually give life meaning?" and goes on to answer his question by discussing the way he views death and reflecting back on funerals. Well-written and very explanatory. Read online at: digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2010#pg52
Best Personality Profile-Second Place
"Teacher First, Sister Always" by Leslie Scanlon
Judge's comments: The author tells Sister Lee Ann McNally's story through people she has helped. She paints a picture of her subject with strong detail and anecdotes. The writing is clear and concise. She uses quotes to tell the story. Read online at: digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2010#pg82
Best Photo Story - Third Place
"Sacred Places: Where beauty and grace meet" text by Joel Schorn
Judge's comments: This is a stunning group of architectural photos, each one shot with obvious attention to the finest detail. They reverently capture the beauty and grandeur of their subjects, the "sacred spaces" mentioned in the opening text. Read online at: digitalvocationguide.org/vision/2010#pg46