<i>Pivot</i> Magazine Earns 8 Nominations at the 2026 National Magazine Awards: B2B

CPA Canada’s flagship publication continues to lead in B2B editorial excellence, produced in partnership with SJC Media

‍Pivot, CPA Canada’s flagship magazine custom published by SJC Media, has earned eight nominations at the 2026 National Magazine Awards: B2B, reinforcing its leadership in custom publishing, editorial storytelling and premium print execution.

Pivot continues its outstanding track record at the annual National Magazine Awards: B2B, once again ranking among the leaders in nominations across both visual and written categories.

The National Media Awards Foundation released the full list of nominees on April 20, 2026.

“We are all very proud of this magazine and of the team effort required to produce it,” says Paul Ferriss, Director of Editorial & Creative for SJC Media's custom content division. “Pivot is well written, thought-provoking and expertly designed. Speaking to CPAs across Canada, and the larger business community, it serves as an example of the power of custom publications to connect with a business audience through meaningful storytelling.”

‍A Track Record of Excellence

Since partnering with SJC Media in 2018, CPA Canada has successfully transformed Pivot publication into a modern, multi-platform custom media brand.

Published seasonally in English and French, Pivot delivers compelling content paired with visually engaging design—an approach that reflects SJC’s strengths in custom content and editorial storytelling.

This transformation earned Pivot the prestigious Best Magazine award at the 2019, 2021 and 2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B, along with numerous additional nominations and wins in 2023 through 2025.

"CPA Canada is proud of Pivot’s eight nominations for the prestigious NMA: B2B awards,” said Sunny Freeman, CPA Canada's Director of Strategic Communications.” Our partnership with SJM consistently produces award-winning business journalism in a field that is increasingly competitive,

‍2026 Nominations at a Glance

Pivot’s 2026 nominations highlight excellence across journalism, design, and editorial innovation:‍

‍Best News Coverage: When Your Neighbour Starts a Trade War

Writer: John Lorinc

Contributors: Douglas Dunlop, Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas, Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons

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‍Best Series of Articles: The Trust Problem with AI

Writers: Andrew Raven, John Lorinc, Stephanie Matas

Contributors: Paul Ferriss, Douglas Dunlop

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‍Best Topical Reporting - AI & Technology: Look Again: Deepfakes and the Trust Problem with AI

Writer: John Lorinc

Contributors: Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas

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‍Best DEI Reporting: Power Play: How CPAs are helping women’s pro sports thrive

Writer: Jessica Patterson

Contributors: Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas

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‍Best Art Direction of a Single Article or Opening Spread: Lucrative and Lawful, yet . . . Offshore

Contributors: Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons

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‍Best Cover: When Your Neighbour Starts a Trade War

Contributors: Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons

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‍Best Art Direction of a Complete Issue: Winter 2025

Contributors: Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons

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‍Best Editorial Package: The Trust Problem with AI

Contributors: Douglas Dunlop, Paul Ferriss, Stephanie Matas, Pamela Steer, Brian Bethune, Andrew Raven, John Lorinc, Melissa Robertson, Adam Cholewa, Dan Parsons

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The winners of the National Magazine Awards: B2B will be announced on June 5, 2026.

Congrats to all nominees!

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