SJC Media earns 36 National Magazine Awards nominations

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May 4, 2026

SJC Media has received 36 nominations at this year’s National Magazine Awards.

Announced by the National Media Awards Foundation on April 30, the nominations span five SJC Media brands—Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Chatelaine, Châtelaine and FASHION—and recognize work across a wide range of categories, formats and disciplines.

Toronto Life earned 15 nominations across both visual and written categories. Maclean’s and Chatelaine are each nominated for Best Magazine in their respective categories, alongside multiple nominations for written and visual work. FASHION is recognized for its photography and branded content work, while Châtelaine is up in feature writing.

Jason Maghanoy, publisher of Maclean's, Toronto Life and Canadian Business, is up for Publisher of the Year.

SJC received four nominations in branded content categories, highlighting the strength of its work with clients to apply magazine storytelling and creative across custom content and integrated campaigns. A closer look at this work will be shared in a separate feature.

Today’s Parent also earned a nomination at the Digital Publishing Awards in the Arts & Culture Storytelling category, and Pivot, custom published by SJC in partnership with CPA Canada, received eight nominations at the National Magazine Awards: B2B.

These nominations reflect the collective effort behind each story, recognizing the contributions of writers, editors, designers, art directors, photographers, illustrators, stylists and fact-checkers.

The full list of SJC Media nominations can be found below.

Congratulations to all 2026 nominees! Winners will be announced at the NMA Gala on June 5. 2026.

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‍Long-form Feature Writing: 6000+

The Insatiable Political Ambitions of Douglas R. Ford

Toronto Life

Writer: Katrina Onstad

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The Hold-Up Artist

Toronto Life

Writer: Malcolm Johnston

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Edward the Conqueror

Toronto Life

Writer: Trevor Cole

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Long-form Feature Writing:

Meno Inc.

Chatelaine

Writer: Olivia Stren

Contributors: Sanam Islam, handling editor; Erica Lenti, contributing editor; Rebecca Gao, fact-checker

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Death Wish

Maclean’s

Writer: Luc Rinaldi

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Confessions of the Working Poor

Maclean’s

Writer: Jeni Gunn

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Feature Writing:

« Les enragées — Un reportage sur la rage maternelle »

Châtelaine

Auteure : Mélissa Guillemette

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Short Feature Writing:

My Weekend at Sad Camp

Maclean’s

Writer: Maïté Snauwaert

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Personal Journalism:

Living With My Ex

Maclean’s

Writer: Richard Kelly Kemick

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The Chatbot Will See You Now

Toronto Life

Writer: Olivia Stren

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Profiles:

Jenni Byrne’s Big Gamble

Maclean’s

Writer: Simon Lewsen

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Mark Carney Is a Very Demanding Boss

Maclean’s

Writer: Stephen Maher

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The Insatiable Political Ambitions of Douglas R. Ford

Toronto Life

Writer: Katrina Onstad

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Edward the Conqueror

Toronto Life

Writer: Trevor Cole

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Service Journalism:

Let’s Talk About Sex After 40

Chatelaine

Writers: Eden Boudreau, Gillian Grace, Maureen Halushak, Ziya Jones, Erica Lenti

Contributors: Maureen Halushak, handling editor; Erica Lenti, handling editor; Rebecca Gao, fact-checker; Raquel Romero, illustrator

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20 Reasons to Eat Canadian Right Now

Maclean’s

Writers: Liza Agrba, Alyanna Denise Chua, Matthew Halliday, Sara Harowitz, Jadine Ngan, Mark Pupo, Katie Underwood, Caitlin Walsh Miller

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Best New Restaurants 2025

Toronto Life

Writers: Liza Agrba, Caroline Aksich, Erin Hershberg

Contributor: Rebecca Fleming, handling editor

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Portrait Photography:

Prime Minister Mark Carney

Toronto Life

Photographer: Markian Lozowchuk

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Doug Dynasty

Toronto Life

Photographer: Christopher Wahl

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Lifestyle Photography:

Shape Shifters

FASHION

Photographer: Natasha Gerschon

Contributors: George Antonopoulos, creative direction; Ashley Galang, stylist; Danielle Campbell, associate art director; Deidre Marinelli, publisher; Liz Guber, editor-in-chief; Ryan McGovern, hair; Leandro Avanço, makeup; Chhata Gupta, fashion assistant; Elektra Nadalin, fashion intern; Aaron Hearn and Mel Yanga, models

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One-of-a-Kind Storytelling:

The Great French Fry Mystery

Toronto Life

Creator: Harley Rustad

Contributors: Stephanie Verge, editor; Leah Cameron, fact checker

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Art Direction of a Single Article:

The Great Canadian Cookie Road Trip

Chatelaine

Art Director: Aimee Nishitoba

Contributors: Camilla Wynne, recipe developer; Jacqui Oakley, illustrator; Christie Vuong, photographer; Eshun Mott, food stylist; Madeleine Johari, prop stylist

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Live Now, Pay Later

Maclean’s

Art Director: Lauren Cattermole

Contributors: Christine Dewairy, creative director; Rachel Wine, director of photography

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The City’s Best New Restaurants

Toronto Life

Art Director: Stephanie Firka

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Editorial Categories:

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Editorial Package:

Brave New Year

Toronto Life

Contributors: Ali Amad, Stephanie Firka, Naomi Harris, Graham Isador, Maddy Mahoney, Anthony Milton, Larissa Primeau, Ryan Snook, Stephanie Verge

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Art Direction Grand Prix:

Summer 2025

Chatelaine

Art Director: Sun Ngo, creative director

Contributors: Aimee Nishitoba, art director; Leo Tapel, contributing art director; Ian Sullivan Cant, contributing designer; Maureen Halushak, editor-in-chief

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