Leading South African women’s glossy, SARIE magazine, as well as Business-to-Business publication RISKSA, walked away with an outstanding five awards each at the 2013 MPASA PICA Awards last night [Thursday, 14 November 2013], which took place at the Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort. They were closely followed by Men’s Health (four awards). Known as the “Oscars” of the SA magazine industry, the MPASA PICA Awards recognise individuals and companies in the magazine industry that deliver publishing and editorial excellence, and display excellent teamwork.

SARIE dominated the event by taking home the Rossi Trophy for Consumer Magazine of the Year, the Jane Raphaely Consumer Editor of the Year award for Michélle van Breda, as well as awards for Consumer Publishing Excellence – General Interest, Non-Professional Writer of the Year: Consumer for Annerie du Plooy (“Ter Gedagtenis aan Henk”), and Online Solution. Three of these awards included consecutive repeat wins for the title. SARIE brand extension SARIE KOS also performed well, clinching the award for Décor, Crafts, Food and Gardening, while its recently launched brand extension in the English language, SARIE FOOD, won for Annuals, Directories, Product Guides & Special Editions.

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Winners of 2013 MPASA PICA Awards – 14 November 2013

Michelle Van Breda