GENERAL EXCELLENCE, NEWS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Honors publications covering politics, business, science and technology as well as society and culture

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WINNER
The Atlantic
Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in Chief
July/August, September and October
theatlantic.com and The Atlantic app

Judges' Citation
The Atlantic met the moment in 2021, said the National Magazine Awards judges,
bringing deep analysis, beautiful writing and exceptional reporting to the biggest stories of the year.
Its print magazine, website and editorial festival combined to make the title indispensable.

The Athletic
Paul Fichtenbaum, Chief Content Officer
theathletic.com and The Athletic app

New York
David Haskell, Editor in Chief
May 24–June 6, August 30–September 12 and November 8–21
curbed.com, nymag.com, thecut.com and vulture.com

The New York Times Magazine
Jake Silverstein, Editor in Chief
October 10, December 5 and December 19
nytimes.com/magazine

WIRED
Gideon Lichfield, Global Editorial Director
June, July/August and September
wired.com