Because the cover is simple and clean, featuring red, black, and white, along with a simple graphics and fonts, it stands out from the rest. Judges like how the front and back covers feature reverse images of the same object.
Bold and elegant
An appealing mix of traditional and modern without being discordant; a nice blend of old and new
Nice use of humor in the photography for the "Joe Blow" story (pp. 38-41).
Beautiful photography
Paper choice is spot on; size of magazine is a bit different and nice, which sets it apart from other publications
