There’s something deeply meaningful about seeing excellence recognized—especially when it reflects years of quiet faithfulness, hard work, and a commitment to serving others well.

This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate several of our trainers from Magazine Training International who were honored with awards at the EPA Convention.

These awards are more than just achievements—they are a reflection of the dedication our trainers bring to both their craft and their calling. The same individuals who pour into others through training, mentoring, and equipping publishers around the world are also leading the way in excellence within their own publications.

At MTI, we often talk about the importance of strong content, thoughtful strategy, and intentional leadership in publishing. Our trainers don’t just teach these principles—they live them out. Their recognition at the EPA Convention is a powerful reminder that what we teach works in real-world publishing environments.

We are incredibly proud of each of these award winners. Their success strengthens the entire MTI community and inspires publishers everywhere to pursue excellence with purpose.

Please join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals:

• Denominational (Print), Award of Merit: SAConnects — Lea Greene
• Organizational (Print), Award of Merit:  Focus on the Family Magazine — Sheila Seifert
• Organizational (Digital), Award of Excellence: World Vision News & Stories — Kristy Glaspie
• Photo Feature, Higher Goals Second Place: SAConnects, The Streets Are Their Church — Lea Greene
• Photography Use – Print, Higher Goals Second Place: SAConnects — Lea Greene
• Table of Contents, Higher Goals Third Place: SAConnects — Lea Greene
• Typography and Lettering, Higher Goals First Place: SAConnects, Carried by Faith — Lea Greene
• Cover, Higher Goals Second Place: SAConnects — Lea Greene
• Two-Page Spread Design, Higher Goals First Place: World Vision Magazine, The good mother — Journey Group
• Two-Page Spread Design, Higher Goals Second Place: SAConnects, Israel Houghton Is in His Element — Lea Greene
• Publication Design, Higher Goals Third Place: Christianity Today — Rick Szuecs
• Publication Design, Higher Goals Fifth Place: SAConnects — Lea Greene
• Visual Storytelling, Higher Goals Third Place: World Vision News & Stories, World Vision magazine: 75 years of belief — Kristy Glaspie, Journey Group
• Single-Theme Section or Issue, Higher Goals First Place: World Vision magazine- 75 years of belief — Kristy Glaspie
• Titles, Higher Goals Third Place: SAConnects, Ever So Gracefully, Israel Houghton Is in His Element, Home Again — Lea Greene