John Wiley & Sons, Inc., won 23 APEX awards in categories ranging from
layout, writing, overall excellence and, for the first time, Web site
content, writing, and design. Wiley received more awards overall than
any other publishing house, company, or association.
APEX
2012, the 24th Annual awards for Publication Excellence, is an
international competition that attracted 3400 entries to compete in 130
categories. Wiley’s awards were based on excellence in graphic design,
editorial content, and success in achieving overall communications
effectiveness and excellence.
Wiley’s awards included the APEX 2012 Grand Award for the Journal
of Leadership Studies, edited by Jeremy Moreland and
published on behalf of the School of Advanced Studies of the University
of Phoenix.
“The well-researched, clearly written, and carefully edited features
each take an in-depth look at a complex topic,” the judges noted. “It's
not a casual read, but the reader who brings his or her ‘A’ game will be
rewarded with new insights and understanding of leadership
decision-making.”
Frances Hesselbein, Editor-in-Chief of Leader
to Leader was honored for regular departments and columns. The Journal
of Healthcare Risk Management, published on behalf of the
American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, was recognized for
excellence in health and medical writing.
National
Civic Review, now in its 101st year and published with the
National Civic League, was recognized in the Magazines and Journals
print category for titles over 32 pages.
New
Directions for Youth Development and Editor-in-Chief Gil G. Noam
received an award for custom publishing for its special issue with the
National Afterschool Association.
Journal
of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture, recently
launched with the University of the Rockies, received recognition for
its design and layout.
Editor Russ Bleemer and Alternatives
to the Higher Cost of Litigation, published on behalf of the CPR
Institute, won in the category of print newsletters.
Awards in the Web site category, a first for Wiley, went to www.Boardandadministrator.com and
Editor Jeff Stratton who won recognition for site content and writing,
while the newly launched www.Federalgrantsandcontracts.com,
curated by Editor Kelly Sullivan, was awarded for site design and
illustration.
The growing online presence of Wiley Web sites was further recognized
with awards of excellence given towww.Departmentchairs.org,
edited by Carolyn Allard, for its individual Web page of sample articles
and Valerie Canady, Editor of www.Mentalhealthweeklynews.com,
for excellence in site content and writing.
In recognition for excellence in newsletter writing Robert E. Willett,
editor of Natural
Gas & Electricity, received the award for excellence in
technology and science writing.
Joan Hope and The
Successful Registar were honored for excellence in a newsletter
produced by one or more persons.
Trudy Banta, Editor of Assessment
Update, was recognized for excellence in editorial and advocacy
writing.
Editor Gregory K. Fritz and The
Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter achieved
recognition in the category of newsletter writing.
Within the Magazine and Journals category, Jean M. Henscheid, executive
editor of About
Campus, received recognition for excellence in print
publications up to 32 pages.
Editor-in-Chief Jane M DeHaven and Bell
Labs Technical Journal were honored for achievement in technical
writing in the custom-published category, and 2011 winner Environment
Quality Management received an award in excellence for “green”
publishing.
Three medical newsmagazines earned five awards for custom content and
design excellence.
The
Hospitalist, the official newsmagazine of the Society of
Hospital Medicine, received three awards: Most improved Magapaper or
Newspaper, Excellence in Health and Medical Writing, for freelance
author Gretchen Henkel’s feature article “Reconciliation Act,” and
Excellence in Series Writing, for articles written by Bryn Nelson, PhD.
The
Rheumatologist, the official newsmagazine of the American
College of Rheumatology (ACR), received the Excellence in News Writing
Award for its December 2011 issue.
ENT
Today, the official newsmagazine of the Triological
Society, was recognized with an Award of Excellence for Magapapers and
Newspapers in Print for its March 2012 issue.
“I’m proud for everybody that we received this recognition,” said Dr.
David Pisetsky, former physician editor of The
Rheumatologist. “The prize is recognition of a very collegial
and cooperative effort which was extended throughout what we did.
Everybody associated with the publication worked very hard.”
“Wiley strives to create the highest quality custom content products in
our respective markets,” said Lisa Dionne, Executive Editor, Wiley.
“Being acknowledged by APEX for the hard work that we do is gratifying.
It’s a testament to the editors, their society partners and the
contributors who focus on creating the best content for our audiences.”
About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of
information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people
around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley
and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450
Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or
Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.
Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical, and
scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and
services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training
materials, and online applications and Web sites; and educational
materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners.
Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with
operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The
Company's Web site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.
The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols
JWa and JWb.
