Featuring strong reporting, engaging writing, and stunningly beautiful photographs, Sierra magazine is an indispensable guide for people who care deeply about nature. Published bimonthly by the Sierra Club, the magazine reaches more than a million people across North America. (1)
In every issue, you'll visit intriguing wild places and learn how to protect them. You'll discover ways to live a greener, happier life at home and get more involved in your community. You'll meet some of the remarkable people working to ensure that our wild heritage is safe, that polluters clean up their messes, and that our neighborhoods are healthy places to live and raise children. You'll also have the satisfaction of knowing that you are linked to the country's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental group, the Sierra Club.
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Awards
Over the years, Sierra has been recognized repeatedly for excellence in design by Folio magazine's Ozzie Awards. In addition, Sierra has received one or more Maggie Awards from the Western Publications Association almost every year since 2000 for:
January/February, May/June, July/August 2007:
"Smart Energy Solutions," Best Series of Articles (Consumer)
March/April, May/June, September/October 2007:
"Ways & Means," Best Regularly Featured Department, Section, or Column (Consumer)
September/October 2007:
"A Patriotic Pall," Best Single Editorial Illustration (Consumer)
January/February 2006:
"Photography of Hope," Best Black-and-White or Two-Color Editorial Layout (Trade & Consumer); Best Series of Editorial Photographs (Consumer)
September/October 2005:
"American Idylls," Best Public Service Series or Article
March/April 2004:
"Wild America," Best Special Theme Issue
January/February 2002:
"Ode to the Bus," Best Signed Editorial or Essay
September/October 2002:
"Election 2002," Best Public Service Series or Article
May/June 2000:
"The Legacy of Lewis & Clark," Best Public Service Series or Article
January/February 2000:
"Night Ride," Best Single Editorial Illustration
March/April 2000:
"Canada's Forgotten Coast," Best Public Service Series or Article
Other Sierra awards include:
March/April 2006: First prize in Canada's Northern Lights Awards for "A Real Refuge," by Edward Readicker Henderson
September/October 2005: Best profile award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors for "Madame Butterfly," by Michelle Nijhuis
November/December 2004: Apogee Award for Excellence in Still Photography for a cover photo by Gary Kramer, "Bull Elk"
Staff
Editorial
Bob Sipchen, Editor in Chief
Martha Geering, Art Director
Reed McManus, Senior Editor
Paul Rauber, Senior Editor
Steve Hawk, Acting Deputy Editor
Avital Binshtock, Lifestyle Editor
M.P. Klier, Copy Editor
Jessica Meskus, Associate Senior Designer
Adina LoBiondo, Photo Editor
Della Watson, Assistant Editor
Finance and Operations
Ken Holsclaw, Director of Finance
Chuck Baldwin, Associate Director of Operations
Mary Tang, Assistant Finance Manager
Advertising Sales
Kristi Rummel, National Advertising Director
Vincent Ross, Ad Production Coordinator
Patty Shadof, Administrative Assistant/Sales
Kathleen Chambers, Marketing Consultant
Mary Taylor, Los Angeles
John Kodin, Northwest and Bicycle Category
Dawn Marie, Market Guide Manager
Kristi Rummel, Midwest
Nancy White, Mid-Atlantic
Joe W. McHugh, Michigan
Eric Lange, Lange Media Sales, New England
Ray Rickles & Co., Southeast & Caribbean
Carmel Modica, Florida
Scott Rickles, Georgia
Address Changes
For subscription inquiries and address changes, contact Sierra Club Member Services, P.O. Box 52968, Boulder, CO 80328-2968; send old and new addresses and a Sierra label; phone (415) 977-5653; e-mail address.changes@sierraclub.org.
Retailer Inquiries
Thank you for your interest in Sierra magazine, the national environmental publication of the Sierra Club. Sierra brings readers outstanding nature photography as well as state-of-the-art outdoor recreation and travel editorial.
Sierra is sure to bring customers back into your store to pick up the most current issue. And it will support their interest in purchasing equipment and clothing to enjoy their next outdoor adventure.
To offer Sierra to your customers, contact Source Interlink, a nationwide distributor of quality magazines.
Here are the specifics:
Title: Sierra
Cover Price: $3.95 U.S.
Discount: 40% off the U.S. cover price.
Terms: Statement balance due the 20th of the month.
Returns: A return form will be provided for your use. Simply return the full covers for credit within 180 days of the packing-slip date.
Shipping: Prepaid to your store.
Newsletter: You will receive a free monthly newsletter and order form with the magazine information.
Customer Service at Source Interlink: 239-949-4450.
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