The annual ADvantage Ad Mag Awards honours consumer magazines that have excelled in terms of branding, design, focus and circulation.
This year's judging panel included: Barbara Cooke, Marketing and Media Research Brokers; Yvonne Johnston, International Marketing Council; Virginia Hollis, The Media Shop; Karen Bailey, Cinevation; Elana de Swardt, FCB; Megan Chronis, Blue Ink Media and John Farquhar, ADvantage.
This year's winners are:
Magazine of the Year 2002
Winner: True Love
Editor: Khanyi Dhlomo-Mkhize
Best Motoring Magazine
Winner: Leisure Wheels
Editor: Johann van Loggerenberg
Best Environment Magazine
Winner: Africa Birds & Birding
Editor: Eve Gracie
Best International Women's Magazine
Winner: Shape
Editor: Heather Parker
Best International Men's Magazine
Winner: Men's Health
Editor: Jason Brown
Best Sport Magazine
Winner: Golf Digest
Editor: Stuart Mc Lean
Best In Flight Magazine
Winner: Sawubona
Editor: Denise Slabbert
Best Décor & Gardening Magazine
Winner: Visi
Editor: Sumien Brink
Best Leisure & Outdoor Magazine
Winner: Get Away
Editor: David Bristow
Best Lifestyle Magazine
Winner: Eat In
Editor: Lesley Spiro
Best Lifestyle Magazine
Winner: Eat Out
Editor: Lannice Snyman
Best Niche Interest Magazine
Winner: Insig
Editor: Elmarie Rautenbach
Best Health & Fitness Magazine
Winner: TLC Magazine
Editor: Gail Jennings
Best Local Women's Magazine
Winner: True Love
Editor: Khany Dhlomo-Mkhize
Best Mother & Child Magazine
Winner: Your Baby
Editor: Kate Sidley
Best Weekend Supplement
Winner: Sunday Times Lifestyle
Editor: Stephen Haw
Most Improved Magazine
Winner: Leadership
Editor: Tyron August