The Parenting Media Association held their annual conference on November 6–7, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Nationwide publications gathered to share editorial ideas and brainstorm how to best serve their readers: families. (Aka YOU!)
Each year, the conference convenes with an awards banquet to celebrate the best of the best in parenting media publication. Winners are chosen by judges from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Family Resource Group (the parent company of Birmingham Parent Magazine) was honored with twenty-five awards, and Birmingham Parent’s Associate Editor Julianna Steen was honored with three editorial awards. Here are a few highlights:
Gold Award in Family Matters Article by Julianna Steen: “Swim Lessons for All Ages”
A very helpful guide that also acknowledges that people of all ages may need to learn to swim. The approach helps to remove any stigma and as a result is useful for readers of all ages.”
Read the award-winning article by clicking here.
Silver Award in Service Feature by Julianna Steen: “Traveling Abroad with Your Family”
“Who doesn’t love the inside scoop on how to make family trips better? This feature is packed with relatable and real details that would help parents discern how to plan better vacations when traveling abroad. And since many of the tips would apply stateside, too, this feature is relevant for anyone who has ever taken a trip with kids or plans to someday.”
Read the award-winning article by clicking here.
Bronze Award in Spring Pink&Blue Magazine for Ancillary Overall Writing
“The writing in this publication invites readers in with a relatable and reassuring voice that
seems to say ‘hey, I’ve been there too.’ The informative stories alleviate so many of the nagging
questions and stress around pregnancy — from dealing with morning sickness to finding the
right prenatal class. Sections like the opening ‘Little Bits’ offer some just-for-fun relief and help
strike a nice balance.”
Read the most recent issue of Pink&Blue by clicking here.
Learn more about the Parenting Media Association by clicking here.
