American Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, CropLife and Greenhouse Grower recognized by the American Society of Business Press Editors
WILLOUGHBY, OH, USA – Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), the leading agriculture media and events company, has been named a national finalist for the 2026 Azbees Awards of Excellence by the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial content in American Fruit Grower:
- Inside the State of the Fruit Industry
Award: Regional Gold Award
American Fruit Grower
Contributors: Thomas Skernivitz, Senior Content Specialist; Melinda Taschetta-Millane, Group Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer
Category: Print > Special Issue or Supplement > Heartland
In addition to securing a national finalist placement, MMW took home two gold, a bronze and a silver award during the regional awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) on April 16.
MMW brands receiving honors included American Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, CropLife Media Group, and Greenhouse Grower recognized for their special issue coverage, state of the industry coverage, special print issue, and company profile.
- Voices From the Field
Award: Regional Gold Award
American Vegetable Grower
Contributors: Carol Miller, Content Lead; Michele Katsaris, Content Specialist; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer
Category: Print > State of the Industry > Heartland
- ESA Technical Guide
Award: Regional Bronze Award
CropLife Media Group
Contributors: Eric Sfiligoj, Editor; Lara Sowinski, Group Editor; Dan Jacobs, Senior Editor; Kim Henderson, Art Director
Category: Print > Special Issue or Supplement > Heartland
- Wojo’s Greenhouse Employees Go All in With Stock Ownership Plan
Award: Regional Silver Award
Greenhouse Grower
Contributors: Brian Sparks, Editor; Tyler Hatch, Senior Graphic Designer
All Content > Group or Company Profile > Heartland
The regional awards, featuring publications from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, are highly competitive, with over 740 entries received across all regions in 2026. The awards recognize excellence in reporting, editing and design across business-to-business, trade, association and professional publications.
ASBPE is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors, and designers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press. The 2026 National Azbees Awards of Excellence will take place virtually on May 14.
More information on MMW and its brands including American Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, CropLife Media Group and Greenhouse Grower are available on meistermedia.com.
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