From the Nominator

"We consider the Williston alumni magazine an essential tool for showcasing the vibrancy of our school. We use its words and pictures to bring to life what's happening on our campus and the difference our alumni are making in the world. We put together each issue with a scrappy four-person communication department and a few regular freelance writers and photographers. We invest a great deal of time and effort into each issue, and the results and impact are significant! 

One of the main benefits is creating a great halo effect for the school: when the magazine looks good, it makes alumni, trustees, and even faculty feel good about the school. We've had many of them note "the Williston alumni magazine looks better than my college alumni magazine." Our admission director also sends out each issue to our list of prospective new students, and it often make us stand out amongst bigger, more well-known peer schools. 

Finally, the process of interviewing and photographing alumni has proven to be a successful form of stewardship in its own way. The experience of being carefully interviewed, photographed, and profiled by your school often causes alumni to get more involved or remember formative experiences from their time here."

From the Judges

This is a modern, sharply designed magazine with great architecture and professional magazine touches. It includes a wonderful mix of content in the front of the book, as well as interesting and well-written features. This magazine packs a lot of content in while still feeling refreshing to read and not overwhelming. The judges appreciated the inventive treatment for the class note section, including quizzes.