Archdiocesan publications, communications receive 19 Catholic media awards

The St. Louis Review, Catholic St. Louis and the Archdiocese of St. Louis received a combined 19 awards from the Catholic Media Association, announced June 27 at the annual Catholic Media Conference held in Phoenix.

Abigail Buettner received a third-place award for graphic artist/designer of the year. “Abigail Buettner’s design work is lovely, not distracting, but a creative and emotional approach,” the judges wrote.

St. Louis Review

First place awards

Hot Topic — Eucharistic Revival: “Renewed by the Eucharist,” by Jennifer Brinker, Laura Kosta and Jacob Wiegand

Best Multiple Picture Package — News: “Sheer Power of the Eucharist,” by Jacob Wiegand

Best Photograph — General News Photo: “Prayer Intentions at SEEK24,” by Jacob Wiegand

Second place awards

Best News Writing on Regional Event — Weekly: “A Celestial Spectacle,” by Jennifer Brinker and Laura Kosta

Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group — Young Adults (18-40): “Casting the Nets Deep and Wide,” by Laura Kosta

Best Reporting on Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate — One-Shot: “Check Your Bags — And Your Heart,” by Laura Kosta

Third place awards

Best Front Page — Diocesan: “‘Illuminated’ by Christ’s Love,” by St. Louis Review staff

Best Use of Graphics — Best Original Illustration: “Power of Personal Prayer,” by Abigail Buettner

Best Photograph — Priesthood, Religious Life, or Diaconate: “Women Religious Walking in a Eucharistic Procession,” by Jacob Wiegand

Honorable mention awards

Best Use of Graphics — Art or Graphics: “Saints for the School Year,” by Abigail Buettner

Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Option for the Poor and Vulnerable: “A Bridge Out of Homelessness,” by Laura Kosta

Best Multiple Picture Package — News: “A Celestial Spectacle,” by Jacob Wiegand and Teak Phillips

Catholic St. Louis

First place awards

Best Feature Article — Diocesan Magazines: “A Revolution of the Heart,” by Jennifer Brinker

Best Personality Profile — Laity: “Finding Sam,” by Jennifer Brinker

Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Solidarity: “A Revolution of the Heart,” by Jennifer Brinker

Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Communications

Second place awards

Best Use of Social Media for Breaking News: “B. Carlos Acutis and B. Pier Giorgio Frassati to be Canonized,” by the Archdiocese of St. Louis engagement team

Honorable mention awards

Best Social Media Campaign — The Eucharistic Revival: “Eucharistic Revival — Local and National Celebrations,” by the Archdiocese of St. Louis engagement team

Best Use of Photos in Social Media: “Engaging Young Adults: Salt + Light,” by Michaela Beaver, digital content specialist