AutoWeek Magazine Wins 11 Medals at the 2004 International Automotive Media Awards

DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2004 -- AutoWeek magazine brought home a total of eleven medals, including three gold, at the 2004 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA) presented on November 16, 2004 in New York. AutoWeek won more awards than any other car-enthusiast publication.

And the Gold goes to:

Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel for his "Quite Sure About Al Unser" column

Art Director Ken Ross, for his "Fast Lap of Luxury" layout of the Audi A6

Editorial Assistant Andrew Luu for his "You break it, you buy it" piece on the perils of autocross and racing and how it effects vehicle warranty

  Silver:
  Executive Editor Kevin Wilson for his "Opposite Lock" column

Senior Editor Bob Gritzinger for his "Cosmic Creation" piece on the new Pontiac Solstice

Assistant Art Director Cheryl Blahnik for "Holiday Treats" layout of the Gift Guide

Bronze:

Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel for his "Fast Lap of Luxury" piece on the Audi A6

Executive Editor Kevin Wilson for his "Sailing Large" piece on the Chrysler 300C

Managing Editor Roger Hart for his "Winter Solstice" piece on the new Pontiac Solstice

Road Test Editor Natalie Neff for her "Bain de Soleil" piece on the 2005 MINI convertible

Ken Ross for the May 10, 2004 cover of the 2005 Corvette

What makes AutoWeek so good? "It's a combination of cut-to-the-chase prose, a sense of fun, and our ability to deliver it all in a graphically engaging, short-fuse weekly format," says AutoWeek publisher Rich Ceppos.

"During the last three years we've evolved our editorial self with a broader range of content, new design and more striking covers," adds Ceppos. "But we'll never change our dedication to the highest quality writing and graphics. It's great to see it recognized by the IAMA judges."

The purpose of the IAMA is to recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of automotive media. Judging of entries is by peers. Writing is evaluated on accuracy of information, simplicity of presentation of technical information, style, quality of writing and editing. Graphics are evaluated on quality of design, typography, illustrations, reproduction, and overall effectiveness.

"It means an awful lot to us that the laurels come from our peers," adds Ceppos. "After all, no one knows better what's required to put out a great book than those who also do it every day. We thank them."

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