American Society of Magazine Editors

The American Society of Magazine Editors is the principal organization for the editorial leaders of magazines and websites published in the United States. Founded in 1963, ASME strives to defend the First Amendment, support the development of journalism and promote the editorial integrity of print and digital publications. ASME sponsors the National Magazine Awards in association with the Columbia Journalism School, conducts training programs for reporters and editors and publishes the ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers.

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National Magazine Awards

National Magazine Awards 2027 Dates

The most prestigious journalism awards for magazines and websites published in the United States, the National Magazine Awards honor print and digital publications for editorial and visual excellence as demonstrated by the superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design. Originally limited to print magazines, the awards now recognize magazine storytelling published in any medium, including newspapers and newsletters.

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View the past finalists’ and winners’ gallery here

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ASME NEXT Awards

ASME NEXT Awards 2027


The ASME NEXT Awards were established by the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2015 to support the development of print and digital media. Full-time or freelance writers, photographers, illustrators, editors, social-media journalists, graphic designers and photo editors are all eligible for nomination. Candidates must be nominated or endorsed by an ASME member. Five honorees are chosen annually by a panel of judges consisting of leading editors, art directors and photo editors selected by ASME.

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ASME NEXT

ASME NEXT Member Benefits

ASME NEXT is the leading organization for early-career print and digital journalists. Members are full-time and freelance employees of magazines and websites affiliated with the American Society of Magazine Editors. ASME NEXT sponsors educational training programs for early-career journalists, including monthly editorial workshops. Included in membership is an exclusive opportunity to be matched with a senior-journalist mentor. Join today at asmenext.org.

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ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration

ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration 2027


Established in 2019 by the American Society of Magazine Editors to honor individual examples of visual excellence, the ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration recognize the unique importance of the graphic arts to the practice of magazine journalism and celebrate the visual heritage of magazines and websites. Judged and presented with the National Magazine Awards, the ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration are currently presented in 14 categories, including 4 categories for Best Magazine Covers.

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ASME Readers' Choice Award

ASME Readers' Choice Award 2026

Readers will vote for their favorite covers in March 2027 when every cover entered in the ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration is posted on Instagram. Ten finalists will be chosen. Each will receive a certificate of recognition. The top vote-getter will receive the ASME Readers’ Choice Award.

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View the past finalists’ and winners’ gallery here

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The ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers

ASME Editorial Guidelines

First published in 1982, the ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers articulate basic principles for the conduct of magazine journalists. The guidelines also summarize industry practices, drawn from those principles, that ensure that the distinction between editorial content and marketing messages is discernible to readers. The guidelines also include information about federal regulations relevant to magazine media.

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The Value of Membership

ASME welcomes the editorial leaders of magazines and websites, including art directors and photography editors, as members. There are four levels of membership: Chief Editor, Senior Editor, Associate Member and ASME NEXT. Chief editors, senior editors and associate members are entitled to all the privileges of ASME membership except that senior editors and associate members are not eligible for ASME-member discounts on National Magazine Awards entry fees. ASME NEXT members are eligible to participate in ASME training programs and the Senior Mentor Program. Applications for membership are subject to the approval of the ASME Board of Directors.

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Job Board

ASME members and their colleagues are invited to post job openings, including internships, on the ASME Job Board. ASME members may list jobs or use the ASME Job Board for free. Nonmembers pay $195 to list jobs.

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