The Catholic Media Association recently announced their 2023 Catholic Media Award recipients, and with great honor, we are pleased to share that the Archdiocese of Denver’s publications received a total of 33 awards between the Denver Catholic and its Spanish sister publication, El Pueblo Católico – the most we’ve ever received!
Notable awards received include El Pueblo Católico editor Vladimir Mauricio-Perez being named Spanish Editor of the Year for the third year in a row, with El Pueblo Católico being named first runner-up Spanish Publication of the Year; Michael O’Neill being named first runner-up Advertising Business/Marketing Professional of the Year; André Escaleira, Jr. receiving an honorable mention for Social Media Professional of the Year; and several first and second place awards between both publications for the exceptional work of the design team, including a “sweep” of the layout/design category!
“The team at the Denver Catholic and El Pueblo Católico is thrilled to be recognized by our colleagues in Catholic media around the United States,” said Kevin Greaney, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications for the Archdiocese of Denver. “We’ve been working hard to create beautiful print publications in both English and Spanish, while also expanding our digital presence for daily Catholic news to inspire a wide range of audiences in this new apostolic age. Many thanks to the Catholic Media Association and to all our peers in Catholic media!
On behalf of the entire staff of the Denver Catholic and El Pueblo Católico, we remain grateful for the ongoing support and encouragement from you, our readers, and we are humbled to serve the church in northern Colorado and all of her faithful. We are inspired daily by the examples of faith within the archdiocese and can say with confidence that the Lord is moving in big ways here in the Archdiocese of Denver. There’s never a shortage of stories to tell, and we thank you for giving us the distinct honor and privilege to tell them. For the glory of the Father!
Denver Catholic
Advertising Business/Marketing Professional of the Year
Second Place
Michael J. O’Neill
Best Video – Explainer, Diocesan and National News Organizations
Honorable Mention
How to Make a Palm Leaf Cross
Neil McDonough and Lyn Dam
Best Interview – Video
Honorable Mention
New Life is Possible: Stories of Recovery
Neil McDonough and André Escaleira, Jr.
Best Media Kit
First Place
Michael O’Neill and Patrick Finegan
Best Special Supplement or Special Issue with Advertising Emphasis
First Place
2023 Christmas Gift Guide
Michael O’Neill
Best Layout or Article Column – Diocesan Magazine
First Place
The Rosary
Dr. R. Jared Staudt
Second Place
Holy Face Chaplet
Denver Catholic Staff
Third Place
Generational Faith
Daniel Campbell
Hot Topic – Eucharistic Revival
Second Place
Eucharistic Revival Parish Year Articles
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L., Mallory Smyth and Aaron Lambert
Best Cover for Color – Large
First Place
Easter 2023
Patrick Finegan and Filippo Piccone
Best Guest Column/Commentary
Honorable Mention
Recentering
Father Daniel Ciucci
Best Seasonal Issue or Section
Third Place
2023 Christmas Gift Guide
Michael O’Neill
Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event – Non-Weekly
Second Place
30 Years Later, World Youth Day ’93 Remains a Spiritual Revolution
Roxanne King
Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Second Place
Colorado Pro-Life Efforts
André Escaleira, Jr.
Best Story and Photo Package – By an Individual
Honorable Mention
New Abbey of St. Walburga Nun Finds ‘surging joy’ in Making Solemn Profession
André Escaleira, Jr.
Office of Marketing & Communications
Social Media Professional of the Year
Honorable Mention
André Escaleira, Jr.
Best Use of Social Media
Third Place
Archdiocese of Denver
André Escaleira, Jr. and Office of Marketing and Communications Staff
Best Diocesan Pastoral Message – Letter
Honorable Mention
That They Might Have Life: A Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
El Pueblo Católico
Editor of the Year (Spanish)
First Place
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Spanish Publication of the Year
Second Place
El Pueblo Católico
Best Layout of an Article or Column – Magazine
First Place
Un encuentro con Jesús y su Iglesia: JMJ Lisboa 2023
Filippo Piccone
Best Cover – Magazine
Second Place
El Pueblo Católico – Feb/Mar 2023
Filippo Piccone
Best Use of Video on Social Media
First Place
Jóvenes y problemas de salud mental: Psicóloga católica Lissa Jiménez
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez and Neil McDonough
Best Coverage – Pro-Life Issues
Honorable Mention
El Pueblo Católico: Pro-Life Issues
Rocio Madera
Best Coverage – Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate
First Place
Hermanas clarisas se mudaran a las panicies de Colorado para seguir vida de contemplación
Rocio Madera
Best Editorial
First Place
El éxito es polvo…
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Best In-Depth Analysis
Second Place
Fátima: Mensaje para nuestro tiempo
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Best Interview
Honorable Mention
Llegamos a Estados Unidos en busca de dinero, pero encontramos a Dios
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Best Personality Profile
Honorable Mention
Denver proclama ‘Día de Linda Sosa’ en honor a líder comunitaria de San Cayetano
Rocio Madera
Best Parish Profile
Second Place
Parroquia Reina de la Paz inaugura nuevo centro parroquial
Rocio Madera
Best Reporting on Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate
First Place
Seminarista encontró su vocación mientras padecia de leucemia
Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Best Single Issue or Section
First Place
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Best Writing – Analysis
First Place
¿Qué debería tener en mente un católico acerca de Halloween?
Edgar Mares
