The Catholic Media Association recently announced their 2022 Catholic Press Award recipients, and with great honor, we are pleased to share that the Archdiocese of Denver’s publications received a total of 23 awards between the Denver Catholic and its Spanish sister publication, El Pueblo Católico.
Notable awards received include El Pueblo Católico editor Vladimir Mauricio-Perez being named Spanish Editor of the Year for the second year in a row, Digital Media Manager André Escaleira, Jr. receiving first runner-up for Social Media Professional of the Year, Denver Catholic editor Aaron Lambert receiving an honorable mention as Editor of the Year, and several first and second place awards between both publications for the exceptional work of the design team.
“We are deeply honored to have received this recognition from our colleagues in Catholic media around the nation,” says Kelly Clark, Director of Publications. “We pour our faith into our work in hopes of sharing the Good News with the faithful and beyond. Thank you to Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and everyone at the Archdiocese of Denver for supporting our team as we continue in our mission so that all in Jesus Christ might be rescued and have abundant life for the Glory of the Father.”
On behalf of the entire staff of the Denver Catholic and El Pueblo Católico, we remain grateful for the ongoing support and encouragement from you, our readers, and we are humbled to serve the church in northern Colorado and all of her faithful. We are inspired daily by the examples of faith within the archdiocese and can say with confidence that the Lord is moving in big ways here in the Archdiocese of Denver. There’s never a shortage of stories to tell, and we thank you for giving us the distinct honor and privilege to tell them. For the glory of the Father!
Denver Catholic
EDITOR OF THE YEAR Honorable mention Aaron Lambert
Social Media Professional of the Year First runner-up André Escaleira, Jr.
Best newswriting for local or regional event First Place Little Sisters of the Poor leave a lasting legacy of love and joy in Denver — Aaron Lambert
Best color magazine cover Second Place February 2022: The Apostolic Mindset — Patrick Finegan
Honorable Mention September 2022: You Are the Plan — Patrick Finegan
Best use of typography Third Place Christmastide Lessons from Linus and the Lowly Shepherds — Filippo Piccone, Simona Fava
Best regular column – religious life Honorable Mention The Catholic Culturalist — Dr. Jared Staudt
Best review Honorable Mention Father Stu Knocks Out Bad Stereotypes of the Priesthood — Aaron Lambert
Best seasonal section Third Place Christmas Gift Guide 2022 — Michael O’Neill, Filippo Piccone, Simona Fava, Aaron Lambert
El Pueblo Católico
SPANISH EDITOR OF THE YEAR First Place Vladimir Mauricio Perez
Best magazine layout Second Place “Proteger y proclamar: El deseo de los primeros cristianos” — Filippo Piccone
Best use of video on social media First Place “Entrevista con el padre Marcos Galvis: Joven, ¡Dios te llama!” — Rocio Madera, André Escaleira, Jr.
Best coverage of pro-life issues Second Place “El Pueblo Católico — Pro-Life Issues” — Dr. Jared Staudt, Aaron Lambert, Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Best editorial Third Place “Lo que una niña me enseñó sobre la Misa” — Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Best essay reflecting on faith formation First Place “Primera característica del discípulo: Sabe que tiene una misión única del Padre — pgs 4-7” — Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Best in-depth analysis Third Place “El Pueblo Católico” — Vladimir Mauricio-Perez, Equipo de El Pueblo Católico, Scott Elmer
Best newswriting on local or regional event Honorable Mention “Fieles dan testimonio de fe eucarística en la solemnidad de Corpus Christi” — Rocio Madera
Best personality profile First Place “Creía que era un católico comprometido… hasta que Jesús me llamó” — Rocio Madera
Best reporting on a local issue Second Place “Cientos se unieron a procesión eucarística provida tras legalización de aborto sin límites en Colorado” — Andre Escaleira, Jr.
Best reporting on social justice issues – life and dignity of human person Third Place “La mejor inversión del hombre es el tiempo que le dedica a Dios” — Rocio Madera
Best single issue or section First Place “El Pueblo Católico — December 2022” — El Pueblo Católico Staff
Best writing – analysis Third Place “La Misa: Legado de los apóstoles” — Rocio Madera
Best writing – In-depth Second Place “Nuestra historia” — Equipo de El Pueblo Católico