Uncovering the very best of what our region has to offer.
Based in Hampton Roads, covering Virginia, Distinction magazine takes its readers on a journey through
the Commonwealth. Employing the best photographers and writers in the state, it glides effortlessly from
gorgeous spreads on high-end food and fashion to moving pieces on fascinating people and places.
It’s about quality. It’s about Virginia. It’s about Distinction.

And we aren’t alone in thinking this. Over the years, Distinction has been recognized by the Virginia Press Association and the Society of Features Journalism.

Here is how we placed so far:

2019 Best Niche Publication (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (first place) 

2019 Best Special Publication (Distinction food issue) Society of Features Journalism (first place) 2019 Combination picture and story: Tim Eberly, Adam Ewing and E.J. Toudt Virginia Press Association (first place)

2019 Sports feature photo: Patrick Hayes Virginia Press Association (second place)

2019 Business/financial writing: Eric J. Wallace Virginia Press Association (second place)

2019 Feature writing portfolio: Eric J. Wallace Virginia Press Association (second place)

2019 Combination picture and story: Jennifer Fenner, Keith Lanpher and Ben Swenson, Virginia Press Association (second place)

2019 Photo illustration: Todd Wright Virginia Press Association (second place) 2019 Pictorial: Todd Wright Virginia Press Association (second place)

2019 Picture story or essay: Keith Lanpher Virginia Press Association (second place)

2019 Personality or portrait photo: Adam Ewing Virginia Press Association (second place)

2019 Food writing: Eric J. Wallace Virginia Press Association (third place)

2019 Special sections or editions: Clay Barbour, Jennifer Fenner, E.J. Toudt and Wesley Watson Virginia Press Association (third place)

2019 Design and presentation: Clay Barbour, Jennifer Fenner, E.J. Toudt and Wesley Watson Virginia Press Association (third place)

2018 Best Niche Product (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (first place)

2018 Best Special Section (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (first place)

2017 Folio Award Finalist for Full Issue: Epicurean

2017 Best Niche Product (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (first place)

2016 Best Niche Product (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (second place)

2015 Best Niche Product (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (first place)

2014 Best Niche Product (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (first place)

2013 Best Niche Product (Magazine) Society of Features Journalism (second place)

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