Each year, the Association of Community Publishers (ACP) recognizes the best work throughout the entire free publication industry. The competition celebrates the excellent, creative work in all disciplines of the publishing spectrum.

This year’s contest included over 1,000 entries in over 100 different publishing categories. The entries represent ACP publications from across North America and illustrate the depth, breadth, and amazing quality of member publications.

The graphics and editorial judging was performed on March 30th by two teams of individuals in Nashville, TN. The teams represent a broad spectrum of publishing, graphics, printing and journalism backgrounds and experience from around the country.

EPC’s honors include the following:

General Excellence

townlively
Monthly - 26% Minimum Editorial Content
Judge’s Comments: 
“The true hometown feeling of excellence!”

1^st Place

Fitness, Fashion or Beauty Ad - Color Glossy
Massage 336
Barb Herman / Jeremy Knaub
Judge’s Comments: “Strong visual with a good offer. All the basics are in this small ad!”

1^st Place

Best Single Ad - Color - Up To 6 Inches – Gloss
Landisville Greenhouse
Julie Barker / Wendy Stahl
Judge’s Comments: “It really felt like fall!”

1^st Place

Events Ad - B/W Newsprint
Paradise Lions Club
Ken Swarr / Wendy Stahl
Judge’s Comments: “The reverse ad highlights dinner in the dark!”

2^nd Place

Fitness, Fashion or Beauty Ad - Color Glossy
Central Beautique
Susan Pilgrim / Jeremy Knaub

2^nd Place

Grocery/Liquor Ad - B/W Newsprint
Glenwood Foods, LLC
Jocelyn Engle / Jeremy Knaub

3^rd place

Stand Alone Publication
Gift Guide

3^rd place

Events Ad – B/W Newsprint
Pequea E.C. Church
Justin Geibe / Wendy Stahl

3^rd place

Grocery/Liquor Ad - B/W Newsprint
The Country Store
Julie Barker / Wendy Stahl