Nov. 9, 2019

Unity Magazine has received recognition for its editorial excellence with two Eddie Awards at the Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards gala. The awards ceremony, which is the largest gathering of multiplatform publishers to honor excellence in uncompromising journalism and gorgeous design, took place in New York City on October 30.

“I am extremely proud of the entire magazine staff and the incredible work they do to bring the Unity message to a broader audience,” said Jim Blake, chief executive officer of Unity World Headquarters. “The recognition of staff by their peers is a testament to the immense talent and heartfelt commitment within this incredible team.”

The Eddie and Ozzie Awards feature finalists from a pool of more than 2,500 entries from across the country, recognizing the best of the best across 33 different categories. The awards are sponsored by Folio:, the leading magazine for and about the magazine industry, and are one of the largest and most prestigious publishing industry competitions.

“It’s no surprise to us that we have a spectacular team producing Unity Magazine, but now they’re being recognized as leaders in the magazine publishing industry,” said Ellen Debenport, vice president of Communications for Unity World Headquarters. “I’m so happy that Folio: recognizes the writing, the designs, and the people behind them. This is so exciting for the Unity team!”

Unity Magazine is published bimonthly with insights from spiritual leaders, practical advice for abundant living, and tools for spiritual growth. Both print and digital subscriptions are available.

Unity Magazine Eddie Award Winners:
Article category—consumer magazines, religious/spiritual
“Holy Dreams” by Marsha Sinetar (July/August 2018 issue)
Column/Blog category—consumer magazines, general interest
“The Inside Scoop: Searching for Synchronicity” by Katy Koontz (March/April 2019 issue)

Unity Magazine was a finalist for a total of five awards, including four Eddie Awards for editorial excellence and one Ozzie Award for design excellence, a record number of finalist entries for Unity.

The Unity Magazine Eddie Award Finalists:

Essays and Criticism category—consumer magazines
“Enlightenment on the Rocks” by Sunny Fitzgerald (January/February 2019 issue)

Single Article category—consumer magazines, religious/spiritual
“Listening in With … Nadia Bolz-Weber: Divine Defiance” by Katy Koontz (May/June 2019 issue)

Ozzie Award Finalists:
Overall Design/Single Magazine Issue category—consumer magazines under 250,000 circulation

May/June 2019 issue (with Nadia Bolz-Weber on the cover) designed by Hailee Pavey, Laura Carl, Mark Szymanski, Jacquie Fernandez

Awards for “Leaders in Publishing”

In addition, Editor in Chief Katy Koontz and Art Director Hailee Pavey were recognized by Folio: as leaders in magazine publishing. Koontz was included as a Folio: 100 honoree, a program recognizing those who have made a significant impact on their company or industry, and Pavey as one of the Rising Stars, a program distinguishing future leaders of the industry. They were honored at a luncheon for their achievements as part of the annual Folio: celebration of the publishing industry.

“Katy Koontz pulls together fascinating stories for a spiritual but not religious audience, and Hailee Pavey and the design team make every issue stunning,” added Blake.