Journey highly commended in religious press awards

Journey highly commended in religious press awards

The controversial "The Church Needs You" cover of Journey (September 2005) was highly commended by the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) at its Annual Conference in Adelaide in August. 

The judges described the front page as having eye-catching artwork and standing out from the crowd. 

The original artwork of the then Moderator Rev Alan Kuchler as the recruiting "Uncle Sam" was created by Journey’s graphic artist Osker Lau using Photoshop technology. 

Judges said that Journey had a great new masthead and front page visuals and that the new front page pointers were engaging. 

They also remarked that www.journeyonline.com.au was a great initiative.

ARPA represents over 250 publications in and which range in circulation from 500 to 257,000 copies.

Each year ARPA offers 24 categories of awards for excellence in religious journalism and publishing.

Executive Officer of ARPA Mr Alan Sauer said the publications, articles, photography and reporting is assessed by leading professional journalists. 

"The quality of the magazines and newspapers is a tribute to the commitment of those responsible for their production," he said. 

Journey Associate Editor Mardi Lumsden also collected a highly commended ARPA award in recognition of excellence for the most improved newspaper. 

A full list of the 2006 ARPA awards can be accessed HERE.