Fan Mail and Awards

AWARDS AND HONORS:

2012

Evangelical Press Association:

• Second Place, General Article Long: “No Ordinary Joe”, by Katie Croft
  
• Second Place, Photo Feature: "The Mountain Farmer", Ted Wilcox, photographer; Amber Kinneer, writer; Journey Group, design.
  
• Second Place, Titles: “No Ordinary Joe,” “The Secret Life of Bee” and “On Cue;” Christy Morgan, managing editor; Mark Winz editor in chief.
  
• Fourth Place, Evangelism Article: “Rocking-Chair Chat” by Bryn Gunning
  
• Fourth Place, Single Photo Controlled: “To the Ends of the Internet” opening image; Ted Wilcox, photographer; Eric Yearwood, illustrator; Journey Group, design.

2011

Florida Magazine Association:

• First Place, Best Overall Digital- All Magazines
  
• First Place, Best Written Magazine- Association
  
• First Place, Best Color Photo- Association: Armenia opening (May/June 2010, pages 12-13), by Ted Wilcox
  
• First Place, Best Photo Essay- All Magazines: "Vanuatu” (Nov/Dec 2010), by Tom Mills
  
• First Place, Best Use of Photography- Association
  
• First Place, Best Feature Design- Association: " Coming Up for Air" (July/Aug 2010), design by Journey Group, photos by Guy Gerrard
  
• First Place, Best Overall Design- Association
  
• Second Place, Best Department - Association: Outlook
  
• Second Place, Best Cover- Association: Haiti (Jan/Feb 2011), by Ted Wilcox
  
• Second Place, Best Feature Design- Association: " Middle Ground" (May/June 2010), design by Journey Group, photos by Guy Gerrard
  
• Second Place, Best Overall Magazine- Association
  
• Third Place, Best Color Photo- Association: Vanuatu (Nov/Dec 2010, page 16), by Tom Mills
  
• Third Place, Best Photo Essay- All Magazines: "Coming Up for Air” (July/August 2010), by Guy Gerrard

Evangelical Press Association:

• First Place, Single Photo Candid: "A Future in Compton," by Ted Wilcox
  
• Second Place, Photo Feature: "Vanuatu," by Tom Mills
  
• Third Place, Two-Page Spread Design: "A Future in Compton," by Journey Group
  
• Fifth Place, Cover: "Coming Up for Air," by Guy Gerrard
  
• Sixth Place, General Article-Short: "A Future in Compton," by Hayley Newsom

2010
Florida Magazine Association:

• First Place, Best Online Presence- All Magazines
  
• First Place, Best Use of Photography- Association
  
• First Place, Best Feature Design- Association: "East Meets Midwest," design by Journey Group, photos by Tom Mills
  
• Second Place, Best In-Depth Reporting- Association: "A Future in Compton," by Hayley Newsom
  
• Second Place, Best Feature- Association: "A Future in Compton," by Hayley Newsom
  
• Second Place, Best Photo Essay- All Magazines: "The Village Church," photos by Tom Mills
  
• Second Place, Best Overall Design- Association
  
• Third Place, Best Feature- Association: "East Meets Midwest," by Jess Fong
  
• Third Place, Best Single Color Photograph- Association: "The Bigget Fan” opening spread, photo by Ted Wilcox

Evangelical Press Association:

• Award of Merit- Organizational Publications
  
• First Place, General Article-Short: "East Meets Midwest," by Jess Fong
  
• Second Place, Photo Feature: "The Village Church," photos by Tom Mills
  
• Second Place, Typography and Lettering: "On the Edge," design by Journey Group

2009
Florida Magazine Association:

• First Place, Best Feature Design- Association: "People of the Land," design by Journey Group, photos by Guy Gerrard
  
• First Place, Best Overall Design- Association
  
• First Place, Best Overall Magazine- Association
  
• First Place, Best Written- Association
  
• First Place, Best Single Color Photo: Togo herder, photo by Ted Wilcox
  
• First Place, Best Overall Use of Photography- Association
  
• Second Place, Best Feature- Association: "People of the Land," by Chris Lawrence
  
• Second Place, Best Single Color Photo: Girl in Togo at night, photo by Ted Wilcox
  
• Second Place, Best Cover- Association: May/June 2008, photo by Ted Wilcox, design by Journey Group
  
• Third Place, Best Feature Headlines- Association
  
• Third Place, Best Photo Essay- All Magazines: "The Forgotten Ones," photos by Ted Wilcox, design by Journey Group
  
• Third Place, Best Feature Design- Association: "The Forgotten Ones," design by Journey Group, photo by Ted Wilcox

Evangelical Press Association:

• Second Place, Personality Article: "Running Solo," by Bill Hunt
  
• Third Place, General Article-Short: "A Different Economy," by Chris Lawrence
  
• Third Place, Single Photo-Controlled Setting: July/August issue cover, photo by by Guy Gerrard
  
• Fourth Place, Two-Page Spread Design: "Lighting the Darkness," design by Journey Group

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READER COMMENTS:

"I was VERY MOVED by the article on Oscar Tiul (“The Mountain Farmer” September/October 2011). His dedication to furthering Christ's Kingdom is admirable and inspiring. I am 52 years old and every year I want my life to count more and more for Jesus. I became a Christian in 1976 through CCCI (Campus Crusade for Christ International) and have attended numerous Operation Sonshines, Christmas Conferences, a Summer Project at the previous headquarters in San Bernardino, CA, and was an Action Group leader under Audrey Kellogg at Indiana University in the years when Tim Downs and his wife were there. Furthermore, my sister was on staff with CCCI for years and I have supported CCCI staff for the past 30 years including international staff, FamilyLife Ministry and Campus Ministry staff.

I want to be Oscar Tiul's patron and work to get him sponsored so that he can do God's work full-time. I want to go to Guatemala and meet with him. In reading the article, I am somewhat dismayed that his life is so difficult and he is not being supported more. Why does he have to work for $2.50 a day when he ministering to all these villages, spending hours on the bus, walking, or riding his bike to get there, as well as trying to attend seminary? I want to free him up to do God's work full-time. I would love to have your support and direction in this matter, as I am determined to be involved. In fact, I have been attending Spanish classes because I believe God told me a couple years ago that I would be working with Latinos in the future. I believe this could be the direction God has been preparing me for."
Jennifer L. Murduck, Ellicott City, MD

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Warmest Regards, Bethany Beck

"I have just finished reading the November/December issue. I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you what a great magazine you are publishing. I have been reading your magazine since I was involved with Crusade in the late 60's at Boise State University (then Boise College). I liked the magazine then...I think it might have been called Collegiate Challenge then... but what you publish now seems to get better and better with every month. Thank you and keep up the good work."
Ric Nelson, Boise, Idaho

“I really appreciate learning new ways to share the Good News. Worldwide Challenge lives up to its title by challenging me. It also encourages me to listen for His prompting and to reach out to my coworkers and neighbors. In the busyness of life, it’s so easy to lose perspective on what we’re here for.”
Randy and Carol Hart, Alsea, OR

“I just received Worldwide Challenge and came upon the article, “Just 3” (July/August ‘09). It was such a God thing that this came when it did. Very soon about 12 women will be starting a study by Paul Little on “How To Give Away Your Faith,” and I have been looking for additional articles to share with the women as we start. Sharing this article will be a great challenge to them I think, as it was for me. Thank you so much.”
Jean Kindstedt, Rye, NH

"I love reading this magazine! Every time I read it I am encouraged in my walk with the Lord and I love reading about all the amazing ways God is at work through Campus Crusade for Christ. I was just reading it the other night and was so blessed by a particular article about reading God's word--it confirmed my belief that reading God's word is one of the most important ways I can spend time with Him."
Sincerely, Jennifer Chang