PHOENIX - Arizona Wildlife Views magazine, the state’s magazine about wildlife and outdoor recreation, has received a quartet of honors from The Communicator Awards, which are sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts.

The magazine earned four Awards of Distinction, one for overall content and three for graphic design:

• November-December 2007 issue in the “government magazine” category;
• November-December 2007 issue in the “overall magazine design” category;
• Cover design for the March-April 2007 issue; and
• Design of the feature story “Safe Passage” in the March-April 2007 issue.

The magazine also recently received additional recognition for the quality of its writing and photography. The Western Publications Association selected staff photographer George Andrejko’s image of a regal horned lizard as a finalist in its magazine photo competition, placing it among the top five images published in a magazine in the Western states in 2007. And magazine associate editor Julie Hammonds is among the winners for “excellence in craft” from the Outdoor Writers Association of America for work published in 2007. Her article “She’s Aiming High,” which examined women’s increasing participation in target shooting, won first place in the shooting sports category in that organization’s annual writing competition.

“I’m so proud of the staff who put 110 percent into their writing and photography assignments. Their tireless dedication to their craft and this state’s wildlife is evident in the work they do,” says Heidi Rayment, Arizona Wildlife Views magazine editor.

A bimonthly magazine published by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Wildlife Views features articles about wildlife and outdoor recreation, along with inside tips about outdoor activities and the latest news about wildlife conservation.

“We enjoy producing an award-winning magazine, and we will continue to provide our readers with nothing but the best,” Rayment says.

Andrejko’s photograph, Hammonds’ story and other samples from this award-winning publication are available online at www.azgfd.gov/magazine. People may purchase subscriptions online or by calling (800) 777-0015. A one-year subscription costs $8.50 for six issues.