ABMP and ASCP Win at the AM&P EXCEL Publishing Awards

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Association Media & Publishing (AM&P) announced the winners of the 38th Annual EXCEL Awards June 25 in Washington D.C. Among the winners were Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) and Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP). The EXCEL Awards recognize the best and the brightest in association media and publishing.

ABMP and ASCP were recognized for:

Gold award:
Media Kit, ASCP

Silver award:
Single Topic Issue: Massage & Bodywork July/August 2017 (HIV and AIDS)

Bronze award:
General Excellence (across three issues): Massage & Bodywork
Design Excellence (across three issues): Massage & Bodywork

According to AM&P, “The EXCEL Award winners were chosen for taking bold chances in editorial, design, advertising and marketing, online publishing, and electronic newsletter categories.”

“We are privileged to recognize outstanding work in the association media and publishing industry this year. The EXCEL Awards showcase and spotlight first-class association content that’s both innovative and enlightening in a rapidly changing world,” says Michael Marchesano, AM&P Executive Director.

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