Seaside Retailer wins 2023 AZBEE Award for editorial excellence

By Kristin Ely

Cover story on ACK 4170 in Nantucket by Brooke Bilyj received a regional silver award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Seaside Retailer magazine has been recognized by the American Society of Business Publication Editors with a 2023 AZBEE Award of Excellence. ASBPE is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors and designers employed in business, trade and specialty press.

Seaside Retailer, based in Medina, Ohio, was awarded a regional Silver Award in the Company Profile category from the Heartland Chapter, which is made up of members from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Entries for this category are judged on quality of writing and reporting, depth and breadth of information, quality and use of sources and source material, value to the reader and presentation.

Winners of AZBEE awards represent the best of B2B publishing. Seaside Retailer was among dozens of magazines in various industry sectors recognized by these awards.

The winning entry was for the July/August 2022 Cover Profile, “Finding Her Happy Place,” written by contributing editor Brooke Bilyj, featuring the Nantucket-based gift store, ACK 4170.

“It’s such an honor to be recognized by ASBPE for this cover story about Susan Fairgrieve’s ACK 4170 brand, especially because it was so much fun to write,” says Bilyj. “Winning an Azbee Award of Excellence really validates Seaside Retailer’s commitment to sharing insightful stories that resonate with our readers. I’m proud to help tell these stories, and it really speaks to how passionate coastal retailers are about creating shopping experiences that go beyond the merchandise.”



Kristin Ely, Seaside Retailer editorial director says, “Brooke’s special approach to storytelling gets at the heart of what makes beach, coastal and nautical retailers passionate about their businesses. The way Susan Fairgrieve has grown her brand is an inspiration to other seaside retailers everywhere, and we are thrilled that ASBPE recognized all the exceptional work that went into the article.”



Karen Carr, Seaside Retailer publisher says, “This honor from ASBPE affirms Seaside Retailer’s commitment to quality writing, reporting and design that provides value to its readers.”



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Seaside Retailer is published bimonthly by Breakwall Publishing, based in Medina, Ohio. A dedicated website, www.seasideretailer.com, and two monthly e-newsletters, Seaside Update and Seaside Spotlight are also part of Seaside Retailer’s portfolio of media products. Follow us on Instagram @seasideretailermag.