DVM Newsmagazine wins 2 elite journalism awards

New York- DVM Newsmagazine captured two Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards for its state-board series and comprehensive coverage of last year's pet-food recall.

The Neal Awards are considered the Pulitzer Prize for business-to-business journalism. Managing Editor James M. Lewis and Associate Editor Krista Schultz accepted the awards on behalf of the DVM editorial team on March 14 during a ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

DVM won in the category of best subject-related series for a comprehensive report documenting rising consumer complaints against veterinarians. Additionally, the publication was named a winner for its continuing news coverage of the massive pet-food recall in 2007.

The awards were granted to Daniel R. Verdon, editor; Jennifer Fiala, senior editor; James M. Lewis, managing editor; Krista Schultz, associate editor; and Bill Joyce, art director.

"The underworld of dog fighting," authored by Lewis, was named a finalist in the competition.

"I feel so fortunate to work with such a talented group of journalists, who are all committed to this market. What an amazing team, and they work tirelessly to help keep you informed about the news impacting your profession," Verdon says.

In a related event: American Business Media honored DVM Newsmagazine Editor Daniel R. Verdon with a McAllister Fellowship at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Verdon accepted the award during a ceremony March 14 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Given to one journalist in the country each year, the award promotes the study of writing for business media. Verdon will work with Northwestern graduate-level journalism students during a scheduled visit this year. He is the 14th recipient of the award, administered by the Business Press Educational Foundation.

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More than 1,000 magazine entries vied in the 54th Annual Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards competition.

2. Chair of the Neal Awards Board of Judges Robert Dowling and DVM Newsmagazine's Associate Editor Krista Schultz.

3. (from left) Daniel R. Verdon, DVM Newsmagazine's editor in chief; James M. Lewis, managing editor; Krista Schultz, associate editor and Bill Joyce, art director. Not pictured: Jennifer Fiala, senior editor.

4. Verdon accepts the McAllister Fellowship at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is the 14th recipient of this prestigious award.