Vibe-Fall-2024 - Flipbook - Page 4
THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER
PUBLISHER/CREATIVE
Dan Houde
dan@wiseguycreative.com
MANAGING EDITOR
Cam Mirisola-Bynum
SALES MANAGER
Chris Pacheco
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Mt Washington Valley Vibe
is published four times annually and
is available for pick-up, free of charge,
in over 300 locations throughout
the White Mountain Region of
New Hampshire and into the
communities of Western Maine.
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This past summer, Mt Washington Valley Vibe staff attended the annual New Hampshire Press Association
Excellence in Journalism Awards Banquet, held June
20, at the Institute of Politics, Saint Anselm College.
The New Hampshire Press Association (NHPA)
recognizes outstanding achievements by its members,
which include various-sized news organizations from
northern New England; including larger publishers,
such as the Boston Globe and the New Hampshire
Union Leader, to smaller ones, such as the Keene
Sentinel and local Conway Daily Sun.
The event opened with a tribute to long-time
Concord Monitor editor, Mike Pride, whose family was
present to receive the Memorial Lifetime Achievement
Award in his honor. Mt Washington Valley Vibe took
home five awards—including a third-, second-, and
three first-place honors.
The third-place award was given for the Environmental Reporting category to Matt Howe’s (executive
director of Green Mountain Conservation Group),
article: “ROAD SALT: How Much Is Too Much?” This article was focused on the dangers
of road salt use in the region and can be found in Vibe’s 2023/24 winter edition.
Heather Corrigan’s (executive director of Conway Historical Society) article “Yesterday’s Après Ski,” won second place in the Feature Writing category. This article, also
from the 2023/24 winter edition, brought readers back to the early ski days in the Valley
and was complemented with numerous first-time published photographs from the 40s,
50s, and 60s.
First-place awards were as follows: Dan Houde/Marty Basch won first place in
the Best Design category with “Snow Grooming Under Cover,” and John Rondeau won
first place in the Photo Essay category with “Soaring Spectacle Above White Mountain
Waters.” Once again, John mesmerized readers with his captivating wildlife photos; this
time focused specifically on bald eagles in the region. A brilliant capture was featured on
the front cover of Vibe’s 2023 summer edition.
The most notable award for us overall was first place in General Excellence. It was
indeed an honor to be recognized with such an award, especially in lieu of the many
remarkable publications in the region. This award was truly noteworthy, as it exemplifies the work of so many over the years to acknowledge the uniqueness of the
Mt. Washington Valley and the people who have made it such a special place.
In eight years, 187 writers, 58 photographers, and countless artists have written,
researched, photographed, and painted their way onto thousands of published pages.
Each and every one of them has contributed to receiving these awards.
During that time, we’ve been fortunate to have the continued support of managing editor Cam Mirisola-Bynum and sales manager Chris Pacheco. Cam has been on board since
Vibe’s very first edition, reviewing content, managing the editorial process, improving
readability, and ensuring that each article is accurate and appealing. As Vibe is supported
almost entirely by advertising, Chris has ensured customer satisfaction while developing
and maintaining positive relationships with current and potential advertisers.
Finally, thank you to all our readers who have supported us and our advertisers
during this time. We look forward to many more years ahead!
Happy Fall!
Dan Houde, dan@wiseguycreative.com
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