At the 2011 Canadian Church Press Awards, The Salvation Army's Salvationist and Faith & Friends magazines were recognized for excellence. Salvationist received six awards, and Faith & Friends four awards.

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Salvationist

 
Opinion Piece
Second Place

Don't Bet On It (May 2010)
Author: Major Fred Ash
Editor: John McAlister

Judge's comments:
"The introduction uses powerful and personal imagery, a scene that on the surface seems so innocent but is, in fact, anything but. I felt like I was sitting next to Major Ash as he watched this elderly lady go through her lottery ritual. From there, he built a solid, factual argument, unique from so many of the anti-gambling missives we see in other publications. Good storytelling -- real and relevant."
 
Theological Reflection
Second Place

Second Class Scripture (August 2010)
Author: Dr. Donald Burke
Editors: John McAlister/Geoff Moulton

Judge's comments:
"This is a clear, well-explained and powerful defence of the Old Testament. Dr. Burke provides several sound reasons why the Old Testament deserves a more central place in contemporary Christian life and worship. The sidebar tips for reading the Old Testament and resources for further study are excellently inviting."
 
Biblical Interpretation
Second Place

Suffering Saviour (April 2010)
Author: Major Ray Harris
Editors: John McAlister/Geoff Moulton

Judge's comments:
"The quotes attributed to Jesus containing the compelling word 'must' are presented like sledge hammer blows, pounding home the point that Jesus 'was shaped by obligation, not entitlement.' It is from there that Major Harris develops the theme that the way the church is mobilized is through overwhelming senses of responsibility."
 
Department
Third Place

Point Counterpoint: Building Up The Temple (January 2010), High Stakes (February 2010), Under Pressure (November 2010)
Authors: Lieutenant Peter Lublink, Major Bob Armstrong, Rob Perry, Captain Rick Zelinsky, Peter Koehnen and Bruce Ivany
Editors: John McAlister/Geoff Moulton
 
Interview
Third Place

In The Public Eye: Interview with Andrew Grenville (August 2010)
Interviewer and Editor: John McAlister

Judge's comments:
"Excellent, thoughtful interview."
 
Colour Photo Spread
Second Place

Rebuilding Lives: Photo essay on Haiti relief (March 2010)
Photographer: Jeremy Watt
Editor: John McAlister
Designer: Timothy Cheng

Judge's comments:
"The photos tell a strong story in an effective way. Great variety of panoramic to detail shots."
 

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Faith & Friends

 
General Excellence
Second Place

October 2010 / November 2010 / December 2010
Editor: Ken Ramstead
Designer: Brandon Laird

Judge's comments:
"As an outreach publication of The Salvation Army, Faith & Friends is most effective. The covers have appealing and colourful images and the article titles promise exciting reading. The 'handy' size is a real plus. A well-written piece can be found in every issue. References to the periodical emphasize the abundant life concept -- the other side of The Salvation Army's reputation for serving the poor and hungry so compellingly. The publication successfully projects a fuller image of Salvation Army reality than one of drums, brass and military-style uniforms -- the one that most of us have of this illustrious denomination."
 
Biographical Profile
First Place

A League Of Their Own (October 2010)
Author: Jayne Thurber-Smith
Editor: Ken Ramstead

Judge's comments:
"Compelling story. Well written."
 
Media Reviews
Third Place

Alien Nation (April 2010) / Blessed Are The Gleeful (September 2010) / The Undiscovered Country (November 2010)
Authors: Geoff Moulton, Jayne Thurber-Smith
Editor: Ken Ramstead

Judge's comments:
"Each of these pop culture take-outs on mainstream television and film offers a critical assessment through the lens of Christianity, giving the reader something they can't get from their daily newspaper or Entertainment Weekly. The writing is flawless and engaging."
 
Colour Photo
Third Place

On Board (July 2010)
Photographer: Noah Hamilton
Editor: Ken Ramstead
Designer: Brandon Laird

Judge's comments:
"This image [of Bethany Hamilton surfing] is truly remarkable. Surprises the reader and shows well what the whole story is about."
 
All 2010 issues of Salvationist magazine have been archived online. Click here to view them.