American Woodturner wins 2015 niche publishing award

[Steve Worcester]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



American Woodturner wins 2015 niche publishing award



(SAINT PAUL, April 7, 2015)-The American Association of Woodturners (AAW), a
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the art and craft of
woodturning worldwide, is pleased to announce that its flagship publication,
American Woodturner, was presented with the 2015 Nichee Award for Best Niche
Consumer Association Magazine at the Niche Media Conference on April 2.
Niche Media's "Nichee Awards" are presented annually to small and
medium-sized magazines across the country for the creative and innovative
ways they serve readers.



American Woodturner (AW) journal offers inspiration, education, information,
and organization to members of the woodturning community and those who
aspire to turn wood. The publication serves amateur and professional
woodturners, broadly ranging in age, skill level, and interests, and seeks
to attract more youth and women members. Its content encompasses all
woodturning-related information, and includes instructional material,
feature stories, process articles, artist retrospectives, and profiles of
innovative turners. American Woodturner is currently delivered to more than
15,000 AAW members worldwide, and is available for purchase in select
bookstores, woodworking, and arts/craft stores nationally. A full digital
version is under development and is anticipated in 2015.



"I am happy to have received this award on behalf of the AAW. There are many
people who make the journal the high-quality publication it is, but the
leadership of Betty Scarpino, my predecessor, was instrumental. She deserves
much of the credit for this award," explained Joshua Friend, editor of
American Woodturner. "American Woodturner is a significant benefit of AAW
membership, but it is just one of many. Looking ahead, our job is to ensure
the journal works in conjunction with AAW's portfolio of woodturning
resources to meet the needs of a varied, dynamic association."



"It feels great to have American Woodturner acknowledged with this award,"
stated Phil McDonald, executive director for the AAW. "The remarkable
contributions of Josh Friend, Betty Scarpino, our team of editorial
advisors, and Albarella Design, have made this recognition achievable and
enabled us to consistently appeal to our growing woodturning audiences."



About the AAW

The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, dedicated to advancing
the art and craft of woodturning worldwide by providing opportunities for
education, information, inspiration, and community. Established in 1986, AAW
currently has more than 15,000 members and a network of over 350 local
chapters globally. The AAW possesses the single largest collection of
woodturning information anywhere and its journal, American Woodturner, is
the foremost publication on the art and craft of woodturning in the world.
To learn more, visit woodturner.org <http://www.woodturner.org/> .



About Woodturning

Woodturning is a unique form of woodworking that dates back to ancient
Egypt. Historically, the woodturning process has involved a lathe (a device
that holds and spins wood securely), which is used to shape objects like
chair legs, candlesticks, and bowls. Today, lathe-turned work is also
understood as an art form and vehicle for individual enrichment, creativity,
and self-expression. Ornamental and sculptural lathe-turned work is a
highly-respected art form found in galleries and museums around the world.
Pieces may be functional, ornamental, or even sculptural. With a modest
learning curve, woodturning engages people from age 8 to 108, and the skills
acquired last a lifetime.

 

[john lucas]

My congratulations to the crew that put the magazine together. I know Betty and josh have both been wonderful to work with and drove the magazine to where it is today. I've watched the niche awards for many years and have seen several of the artists I photographed for win awards. I've seen the talent they were up against and I assume the same is true for the magazine selection. So a very hearty congratulations for some very well deserving folks

 

[JeffSmith]

This is well deserved recognition. I've been in the business of communication design and production for well over 40 years now, and know of no other publication that even comes close to the standards of graphic design and editorial excellence that the American Woodturner have consistently displayed.
It is the reason I'm never troubled to pay my annual dues. It would be worth the cost at double the rate just to keep getting this fine publication.
Thank you to all who have been involved...

 

[Odie]

Congratulations to the AW staff......I have always felt this is a first class publication.

ko

 

[Hal Taylor]

Kudos to the editorial staff of the Journal! It's a real feather in your cap to be recognized for the great work you have done and continue to do. In my eye the Journal is a class act and continues to get better with each issue.

 

[Betty Scarpino]

My congratulations to the crew that put the magazine together. I know Betty and josh have both been wonderful to work with and drove the magazine to where it is today. I've watched the niche awards for many years and have seen several of the artists I photographed for win awards. I've seen the talent they were up against and I assume the same is true for the magazine selection. So a very hearty congratulations for some very well deserving folks

Thank you John! YOU are a pleasure to work with writing articles, and I hope you write more in the future for Josh!

Just a note about this Niche award. It's not the same organization in which the artists participate. This has solely to do with publications.

 

[pat miller]

Congratulations to Josh and his staff on this well deserved award! In these digital days of tough sailing for much of the printed word the American Woodturner continues to be superbly done on all fronts and a welcome find in my mail box! Hat's off also to Betty Scarpino, the editor when I first joined in 2010, who's work, as Josh noted, has helped lead the way to this award. Bravo!

 

[Justin Stephen]

Seems well-deserved to me. It is a lovely magazine that transcends the typical hobbyist magazine, striking a balance between typical how-to content and showcasing woodturning as an art form. In my opinion, it leans a little too much towards the latter, but I still definitely look forward to every issue.

 

[Zach LaPerriere]

Congrats!

As a new member I am VERY impressed with the publication. Compliments on everything from the good, clear content, to the illustrations, design, and more. I'm also both impressed and grateful for the opportunity to view archived issues going back right to the beginning, all with a very good index.

The hard work and dedication shines through. Thank you!