FORUM, the magazine of Florida Humanities, won 19 awards at the 2025 Florida Magazine Association Charlie Awards Gala on August 1 in Charlotte Harbor. The magazine received 12 first-place “Charlie” awards, six silver and one bronze — including Charlies for Best Overall Writing and Best Overall Design.
The awards recognized outstanding writing, design and photography achievements by Florida magazines in 2024. Congratulations to the entire FORUM team and all the contributors who provided their talents to the three 2024-2025 issues, which focused on everything from Florida’s unique communities to the state’s most influential artists and entertainers.
Below is the list of our 2025 awards, and here’s a visual presentation of FORUM’s award-winning content!
Charlie Award Best Writing: Feature
Nowhereland by Jason Vuic
Charlie Award Best Writing: Department
Environmental Humanities by Clay Henderson and Craig Pittman
Charlie Award Best Writing: Editorial
After the Storms by Pam Daniel
Charlie Award Best Writing: Public Service Coverage
Nowhereland by Jason Vuic
Charlie Award Best Traditional Illustration
They Tell Our Story by David Meek
Charlie Award Best Photography: Photo Essay
Photographer as Storyteller by David Meek
Charlie Award Best Design: Use of Photography
David Meek
Charlie Award Best Design: Department
Quiz by David Meek
Charlie Award Best Design: Feature
The A&E Collection by David Meek
Charlie Award Best Digital: Podcast
Gridiron Glory by Andrew Quintana
Charlie Award Best Special Theme or Issue
A Sense of Place by Florida Humanities Staff
Charlie Award Best Overall: Writing
Florida Humanities Staff
Silver Award Best Writing: Department
A Taste of Florida by Dalia Colón
Silver Award Best Writing: In-Depth Reporting
Nowhereland by Jason Vuic
Silver Award: Best Writing: Column
Editor’s Letter by Nashid Madyun
Silver Award: Best Feature Headlines
Pam Daniel
Silver Award Best Design: Cover
The Stories They Told by David Meek
Silver Award Best Overall: Design
David Meek
Bronze Award: Best Photography Photo Essay
Streets of Paradise by David Meek
