Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Magazines

Last night at Arcadian Court in Toronto, we honoured the best in Canadian magazine journalism, photography, design, and storytelling at the 48th annual National Magazine Awards Gala. We’re thrilled to share the winners of the 2025 NMAs. This year's winners reflect bold ideas, exceptional reporting, and creative innovation in magazine publishing across the country.

🏆 See the full list of winners

From powerful photo essays to personal narratives, from impactful journalistic investigations to compelling visual layouts — this year’s winners showcase the very best of what Canadian magazines have to offer.

✨ Silver and Honourable Mention certificates are available on request. Unclaimed Gold certificates will be mailed this summer. Please fill out this form to request a certificate:
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Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and thank you to our judges, presenters, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who helped make this year’s awards possible.

📸 Photos from the gala will be posted soon! Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky for highlights.

Acknowledgements

The National Media Awards Foundation is grateful for the support of the Government of Canada, the Ontario Arts Council and Ontario Creates.

A special thank you to Creative Director Erik Mohr, Graphic Designer Christina Kim, and their team at Made by Emblem, who provided this year’s visuals.

About Us

As a charitable organization, the National Media Awards Foundation is dedicated to acknowledging, fostering, and championing excellence in Canadian print and digital content creation. Our mandate includes annual awards programs, professional development initiatives, and nationwide publicity efforts, all aimed at celebrating and nurturing outstanding achievements in Canadian media. The Foundation produces three distinct, bilingual award programs: the National Magazine Awards, the Digital Publishing Awards, and the National Magazine Awards: B2B.

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