Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release MICHIGAN HISTORY MAGAZINE RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL FINALIST IN COVETED AWARDS PROGRAM LANSING, Mich.- Michigan History magazine, published by the Historical Society of Michigan, has been named a national finalist for this year's Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, a Image result for eddies and ozziesprestigious publishing awards program. The annual program recognizes the very best in editorial and design and is the most comprehensive of its kind in the industry. The January/February 2018 issue of Michigan History has been named one of three finalists for a "Full Issue" Eddie Award in the category of "City & Regional-Midwest." The issue quickly became a favorite among readers, featuring a redesigned look; new sections such as "Focus on Michigan" and "Manny on the Move"; and feature-length stories on Michigan's Petoskey stones, the history of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the life and legacy of Agatha Biddle, and the beautiful Hartwick Pines State Park. The winners and honorable mentions of the coveted Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards will be celebrated at an awards gala on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, during The Folio: Show in New York City. "The Eddie & Ozzie Awards recognize the pillars of magazine and digital publishing-outstanding journalism and JanFeb2018 - low-rescontent, photography, design, and the extremely talented people who produce it," said Caysey Welton, content director at Folio:. "Year after year the entries continue to impress all of us here at Folio:." First published in 1917, Michigan History magazine celebrated its centennial last year. This year's issues have featured a range of historical subjects, including Petoskey stones, U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg, Pewabic Pottery, mushroom hunting, and the Detroit Tigers' World Series Championship win in 1968. "This is a very special honor," Nancy Feldbush, editor in chief at the Historical Society of Michigan, commented. "Michigan History magazine seeks to share the rich history and heritage of all Michigan's people with as many readers as possible in the Great Lakes State, across the nation and throughout the world." The Historical Society of Michigan, publisher of Michigan History and Chronicle magazines, is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. # # # Editor's Note: For a high-resolution photo of the cover of Michigan History magazine, please contact the Historical Society of Michigan at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.