I had no idea who our mayor was.
Yes, I knew generally of Satya Rhodes-Conway elected in 2019 and a strong supporter of bus rapid transit, affordable housing and combating climate change. I’ve watched her speak. I’ve even met her in person when she was a guest at one of Neil Heinen’s editorial board meetings pre-COVID-19.
Rhodes-Conway was generous with her trust, offering personal details of her upbringing and the joys and tragedies that have shaped her. She shared family photos and posed for a new portrait you’ll see on page 67.
I came away from the piece with a fuller image of who our mayor really is, and was instantly excited to know we were opening up that same window to readers.
Madison Magazine wins top honor on national stage
City Regional Magazine Association names local publication winner of general excellence award in its circulation category
May 6, 2021 3:32 PM Madison Magazine Staff
Courtesy of CRMA
The top award from the City Regional Magazine Association has eluded Madison Magazine for decades. General excellence is a coveted designation given to three magazines in three circulation categories. Madison Magazine has been a finalist twice previously, but became a first-time winner of the general excellence award at the 36th Annual National City and Regional Magazine Awards.
Madison Magazine fell in the circulation category of 30,000 or less, competing with four other finalists: Honolulu Magazine, Sonoma Magazine, Louisville Magazine and Columbus Monthly. The winners were announced Wednesday in a livestreamed awards ceremony.
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