Glenmary Home Missioners and the Glenmary Challenge received nine awards from the Catholic Media Association this year, a 900-member organization that celebrates excellence in Catholic journalism and communications.

El Reto Glenmary, our Spanish publication edited by our own Omar Cabrera, was also awarded a second place, third place, and honorable mention.

Here is the full list of recognitions and links to our award-winning work:

Best Website – Magazine
First Place
Glenmary.org; Laney Blevins, webmaster
Judges wrote: This website is extremely organized with great eye-catching visuals. Its professional, clean design makes it easy to read and navigate. This modern and engaging site does exactly what is intended, and that is to educate and inspire a variety of visitors.

Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
First Place
Charity Together: Matthew 25 Ministries by Theresa Nguyen-Gillen
Judges wrote: A very well-written piece that shows the power of Christian unity to act in mercy together. This article opens readers up to new possibilities of collaboration.

Best Essay — Mission Magazines (Overseas and Home)
Second Place
Goodbye and Hello by Father Vic Subb
Judges wrote: Personal and vulnerable, this article gives readers a window into the humanity of a missionary priest transitioning from one assignment to the next. The warmth is tangible.

Best Photo Story — News
Second Place
From Small Towns to Universal Church by Theresa Nguyen-Gillen
Judges wrote: This submission has a great variety!

 Best Photograph — Photo-illustration

Second Place
Rainbow of Mission by Emilie Winner and John Feister
Judges wrote: The lovely colors, beautiful photo and great quote all work well together to create a cohesive and striking piece.

Best Use of Video on Social Media — Ongoing Series — Diocesan and National News Organizations
Third Place
Mission: Eucharist by Brother Corey Soignier and Hundredfold Productions
Judges wrote: This Mission Eucharist is a powerful series that explores the Glenmary community’s connection with the Eucharist. The series features 24 separate stories and offers a thoughtful look into how members of the community live out their faith. Through memorable and diverse community voices, the series’ greatest strength are the different perspectives and stories.

Social Media Professional of the Year
Honorable Mention
Theresa Nguyen-Gillen

Best Video — Catechesis, Diocesan and National News Organizations
Honorable Mention
Mission: Eucharist by Glenmary Home Missioners and Hundredfold Productions

Best Story and Photo Package — By an individual
Honorable Mention
Remembering Civil Rights by John Feister