Greenhouse Grower Named Regional Silver Award Winner for the 2026 Azbees Awards
April 24, 2026 Meister Media Worldwide (MMW) has been named a national finalist for the 2026 Azbees Awards of Excellence by the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial content in American Fruit Grower:
Inside the State of the Fruit Industry
Award: Regional Gold Award
American Fruit Grower
Contributors: Thomas Skernivitz, Senior Content Specialist; Melinda Taschetta-Millane, Group Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer
Category: Print > Special Issue or Supplement > Heartland
In addition to securing a national finalist placement, MMW took home two gold, a bronze, and a silver award during the regional awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) on April 16.
MMW brands receiving honors include American Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, CropLife Media Group, and Greenhouse Grower, recognized for their special issue coverage, state of the industry coverage, special print issue, and company profile.
Voices From the Field
Award: Regional Gold Award
American Vegetable Grower
Contributors: Carol Miller, Content Lead; Michele Katsaris, Content Specialist; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer
Category: Print > State of the Industry > Heartland
ESA Technical Guide
Award: Regional Bronze Award
CropLife Media Group
Contributors: Eric Sfiligoj, Editor; Lara Sowinski, Group Editor; Dan Jacobs, Senior Editor; Kim Henderson, Art Director
Category: Print > Special Issue or Supplement > Heartland
Wojo’s Greenhouse Employees Go All in With Stock Ownership Plan
Award: Regional Silver Award
Greenhouse Grower
Contributors: Brian Sparks, Editor; Tyler Hatch, Senior Graphic Designer
Category: All Content > Group or Company Profile > Heartland
The regional awards, featuring publications from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, are highly competitive, with more than 740 entries received across all regions in 2026. The awards recognize excellence in reporting, editing, and design across business-to-business, trade, association, and professional publications.
ASBPE is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors, and designers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press. The 2026 National Azbees Awards of Excellence will take place virtually on May 14.
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