Top Honors for Companion

The Covenant Companion was recognized as the best denominational magazine for content published in 2023 by the Evangelical Press Association (EPA) along with additional first place awards from the Associated Church Press (ACP).

The Covenant Companion was recognized as the best denominational magazine for content published in 2023 by the Evangelical Press Association (EPA). Judges highlighted the “authenticity” of the storytelling, “strong and descriptive” writing, and “clean, creative” design. In total, the Companion received three awards from the EPA and three additional first-place awards from the Associated Church Press (ACP).

“The Companion team loves the work of creating content to inform, connect, and inspire our readers,” says Cathy Norman Peterson, editor. “It’s especially gratifying when that work is recognized by our professional peers. We are deeply grateful to the amazing Covenanters whose stories we are able to share in the magazine.”

Evangelical Press Association

First Place
Second Place

Associated Church Press

First Place

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