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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 19, 2009) \u2013 The Associated Church Press (ACP) has again recognized The Covenant Companion<\/em> as one of the top denominational magazines in North America.<\/p>\n

\"\"The magazine was awarded third place for Best in Class Denominational Magazine. Judge Ken Waters, professor of journalism at Pepperdine University, said of the Companion<\/em>: \u201cA good selection of articles that are practical, inspirational, and educational. They are also thought-provoking and well-written.\u201d<\/p>\n

U.S. Catholic<\/em> took first place and DisciplesWorld<\/em> took second. The Companion<\/em> tied with Alliance Life<\/em> for third.<\/p>\n

In all, the Companion<\/em> earned six awards for articles published in 2008. \u201cThe judging reflected what we routinely hear from our readers, who say they look forward each month to the articles and artwork that are consistently relevant,\u201d said Don Meyer, executive minister of the Department of Communication.<\/p>\n

He noted that the Companion<\/em> has won more than 30 awards over the last five years even though the staff is far smaller than at most publications.<\/p>\n

Following is a list of additional awards:<\/p>\n

Magazine Cover \u2014David Westerfield and Steven V\u00e9lez Luce received an Award of Merit (second place) for the April issue, \u201cWhat Are We Doing to Creation?\u201d<\/p>\n

Seasonal Article\u2014D. Brent Laytham won an Award of Merit for \u201cThe Strong Bracing Season of Advent\u201d in the November issue.<\/p>\n

Editorial or Opinion Piece\u2014John E. Phelan Jr. earned Honorable Mention (third place) for \u201cWatch Your Mouth,\u201d a Markings column that appeared in the February issue.<\/p>\n

Feature Article: Magazine (Long Format)\u2014Bob Smietana received an Honorable Mention for \u201cDoing God\u2019s Work with a Grateful Heart\u201d which appeared in the February issue. The article highlights the work of Elliott Johnson, director of finance for the Evangelical Covenant Church, and Jim Sundholm, director of Covenant World Relief, in an Indian village that was devastated by the 2004 tsunami.<\/p>\n

Column\u2014John E. Phelan Jr. won an Honorable Mention for Markings.<\/p>\n

At the ACP\u2019s annual business session, Companion<\/em> managing editor Jane K. Swanson-Nystrom was given an award of appreciation for serving two terms as a member of the board of directors and as chair of the ACP awards committee.<\/p>\n

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