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Queensland publisher wins gold trifecta in 2015 Tabbies

Brisbane-based publishing house The Magazine Publishing Company has picked up three gold Tabbie Awards.

The announcement:

As the most awarded publisher in Queensland, dynamic Brisbane-based publishing house The Magazine Publishing Company (TMPC) is no stranger to the winner’s block, with numerous Publishers Australia accolades gracing its walls.

The company recently entered three award categories in the 2015 Tabbie Awards alongside more than 500 editorial and design entries from across the globe, and was thrilled to bring home not one but three gold awards.

The family-owned business took out first place in the Opening Page or Spread category for The Australian Retailer, Front Cover, Special Issue for UDIA NSW Austral Bricks Awards for Excellence 2014 and Feature Design for Australian Baking Business.

“We’re thrilled to receive recognition for these titles, which are at the forefront of their respective markets in both content and design,” executive director Alan Kirk says.

“To receive not one but three gold titles puts us up there with some of the most respected publishers on the world stage, which we’re incredibly proud of.

“We have a really talented team here at TMPC and this award is testament to their skill and desire to produce the best magazines in the marketplace,” Alan says.

The 2015 Tabbie Awards boasts almost 500 entries with nominations coming from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, France, India, Singapore and South Africa.

Judging comments:

Australian Baking Business, Gold Winner in Feature Design:

“Excellent overall layout! There’s a great sense of balance and an excellent job was done incorporating all the various elements. Pleasing color palette.”

UDIA NSW Austral Bricks Awards for Excellence 2014, Gold Winner in Front Cover, Special Issue

“Love this cover! It is eye-catching and unique! Great use of color and type.”

The Australian Retailer, Gold Winner in Opening Page or Spread

“Eye-catching layout! The type is playful.”

Source: TMPC media release

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