The Catholic Media Association bestowed 33 awards on the Catholic Herald and gave five awards to Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and other representatives of the Arlington diocese at the organization’s annual meeting in Baltimore June 9. CMA received more than 4,000 entries in the competition from throughout the U.S. and Canada for the 2022 calendar year.
The Herald received four first-place awards, including two for David Garcia, graphic designer, and the advertising team, and two more for Staff Writer Zoey Maraist’s work on “The Eucharist Explained” and “The Lord of Miracles,” which captures how Peruvian Catholics locally celebrate a centuries-rich tradition. Ana Lucia Batista, digital and social media specialist, won two awards for her video illustrating how the Catholic Herald is printed and delivered every two weeks and a second-place honor in the best electronic newsletter category. Editorial Assistant Meghan Bartlett’s examination of how Catholics with same-sex attraction stay faithful to church teachings garnered two awards and Managing Editor Ann M. Augherton received four awards for her “On the Road: Austria & Germany” stories and photos.
Bishop Burbidge’s Twitter account was named the third best among bishops and the “Walk Humbly Podcast” he co-hosts with diocesan Chief Communications Officer Billy Atwell received an honorable mention. Additionally, three diocesan videos were recognized, including one that received first place.
“Congratulations to all award winners on your well-deserved recognition,” said Kevin Schweers, executive editor of content. “The dedicated Catholic Herald team works hard to deliver the best possible and timely content to parishes and households across the Arlington diocese. It’s encouraging to see those efforts affirmed in this annual competition. Thank you to the parishes, pastors and sponsors who make all of this work possible.”
Catholic Herald awards
Best Freestanding Presentation of Online Video — Explainer: third place, “How the Herald is made,” Ana Lucia Batista
Best Freestanding Presentation of Online Video — The Clergy: second place, “Meet Fr. Vincent Ferrer Bagan, O.P., Cathedral of St. Thomas More Music Director,” Kerry Nevins and Hannah Camerota
Best Use of Video on Social Media — News Organization: second place, “How the Herald is made,” Ana Lucia Batista
Best Electronic Newsletter: second place, Ana Lucia Batista and editorial staff
Best Single Ad Originating with the Publication — Online Ad: first place, St. Paul VI Catholic High School, David Garcia and advertising staff; second place, Ten Thousand Villages, David Garcia and advertising staff; and third place, Marriage Office, David Garcia and advertising staff
Best Ad Campaign Originating with the Publication for Advertiser: first place, Pauline Books & Media, David Garcia and advertising staff; and honorable mention, Bishop’s Lenten Appeal, David Garcia and advertising staff
Most Effective Use of Small Space: second place, Giska, David Garcia
Best Special Supplement or Special Issue with Advertising Emphasis: honorable mention, Catholic Schools Week, advertising staff
Best Use of Graphics — Art or Graphics: honorable mention, “Sharing their Charisms,” Pia Hovenga
Best Use of Graphics — Best Chart or Information Graphic: honorable mention, “Making the switch,” Pia Hovenga
Best Layout of Article or Column — Diocesan: honorable mention, “The Eucharist Explained,” Pia Hovenga
Best Regular Column — Spiritual Life: third place, Elizabeth Foss
Best Coverage — Immigration: honorable mention, Zoey Maraist and Leslie Miller
Best Coverage — Religious Liberty Issues: honorable mention, Zoey Maraist
Best Coverage – Racial Inequities: second place, Zoey Maraist and Kevin Schweers
Best Feature Writing — Non-Weekly: honorable mention, “Take Courage,” Meghan Bartlett
Best In-Depth News/Special Reporting — Non-Weekly: honorable mention, “On the road: Austria & Germany,” Ann M. Augherton
Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event — Non-Weekly: honorable mention, “The most inclusive show on earth,” Zoey Maraist
Best News Writing One Shot — National Event: honorable mention, “A pilgrimage 10, make that 12 years in the making,” Ann M. Augherton
Best News Writing Series – National Event: honorable mention, March for Life, Catholic Herald staff
Best Personality Profile — Non-Weekly: second place, “A missionary to the military,” Leslie Miller
Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group — Children and Teens Younger than 18: honorable mention, “Hearts Afire kindles friendship,” Ann M. Augherton
Best Reporting on the Celebration of a Sacrament: first place, “The Eucharist Explained,” Zoey Maraist
Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Solidarity: third place, “Take Courage,” Meghan Bartlett
Best Multiple Picture Package — Feature: third place, “A pilgrimage 10, make that 12 years in the making,” Ann M. Augherton
Best Multiple Picture Package — News: first place, “The Lord of Miracles,” Zoey Maraist
Best Story and Photo Package – By an Individual: honorable mention, “A pilgrimage 10, make that 12 years in the making,” Ann M. Augherton
Best Story and Photo Package — By Two Individuals or More: honorable mention, Holy Week, Zoey Maraist, Pia Hovenga, Ana Lucia Batista, Joe Cashwell, Marvin Molina
Best Photograph — Spot News: third place, 75th anniversary of St. Ann Parish, Zoey Maraist
Best Reporting — On Cultural Heritage: third place, “El Senor de los Milagros,” Pia Hovenga and Ana Lucia Batista
Arlington diocese awards
Best Use of Video on Social Media — Diocesan Communications: honorable mention, Hail Holy Queen — FIAT 2022, Mary Brodeur, Kerry Nevins, Hannah Camerota
Best Podcast — Topical News: honorable mention, “Walk Humbly Podcast,” Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Billy Atwell
Best Diocesan Pastoral Message — Audio or Video: first place, Safe from all distress | #ArlingtonWC22, Kerry Nevins and Hannah Camerota
Best Interview — Video: second place, 50 Years of Marriage Advice: Jean and Ronald, Kerry Nevins, Hannah Camerota, Pedro Lopez
Best Twitter Account — Diocesan Bishop: third place, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
