American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE)
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Founded in 1964 as the American Society of Business Press Editors, ASBPE is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors, and designers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press. The official name was changed to the American Society of Business Publication Editors in 1997 and to ASBPE in 2012. Membership is free for qualified B2B professionals. Join now!
ASBPE is widely known for its annual Azbee Awards of Excellence competition, which recognizes the best in editorial, design, and online achievement. The organization also sponsors the annual ASBPE National Conference, as well as webinars that are free for members. Regular educational seminars are held by local chapters. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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ASBPE congratulates all regional and national winners of the 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition! More than 740 entries were judged by 83 experienced B2B editors, freelancers, designers and journalism professors. Overall Excellence winners are listed below, and all national winners can be found in our searchable PDF, shared below.
American Society of Business Publication Editors
Congratulations to the national finalists of ASBPE’s 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition! This year, we received more than 740 entries, which were judged by 83 experienced B2B editors, freelancers, designers and journalism professors. Regional winners have been announced and can be viewed in the regional winners gallery. Overall Excellence finalists can be viewed below, and all national finalists can be found in our searchable PDF, shared below.
American Society of Business Publication Editors
ASBPE congratulates the regional winners of the 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition! This year, we received more than 740 entries, which were judged by 83 experienced B2B editors, freelancers, designers and journalism professors. To see the full list of regional winners, visit the online gallery (winners available April 17) or view the PDF lists below as each region is announced.
American Society of Business Publication Editors
ASBPE congratulates the regional finalists of the 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition! This year, we received more than 740 entries, which were judged by 83 experienced B2B editors, freelancers, designers and journalism professors. The Azbee Awards honor the best in B2B media, recognizing outstanding work by business, trade, association and professional publications across 59 categories.
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Consider two recent incidents, one widely reported, the other concerning a typical B2B inside baseball type story. Washington always produces big news. In recent days, the news itself has become a story. Specifically, the Washington Post, as widely reported, laid off hundreds of members of its newsroom staff. It’ll even lay off the sports staff. The publication has been losing tens of millions of dollars a year. Other media reported the retrenchment as akin to the collapse of the Western world.
American Society of Business Publication Editors
Sponsored annually by the ASBPE Educational Foundation, the Rising Leader Scholarship was created to recognize rising B2B media professionals and provide free attendance to ASBPE’s largest annual educational opportunity, ASBPEvolve: The Biggest B2B Editorial Summit. Launched in 2001, the Rising Leader Scholarship is open to all B2B media editors, reporters, freelancers, designers and multimedia professionals.
American Society of Business Publication Editors
ASBPE is able to continue its mission because of the support and generosity of B2B media professionals and others who believe in our mission. ASBPE is dedicated to recognizing editorial excellence, fostering an inclusive community of B2B professionals, providing educational and job advancement resources, and raising the profile of B2B media.
Reporting on Politicized Topics: A Crucial Conversation
Original air date: November 17, 2025 Navigating the complexities of today's media landscape can be challenging, especially when topics once considered neutral become highly politicized. Learn tactics to help you produce your best work, no matter how charged the conversation becomes. Watch the Recording (Members only - login required.) Webinar Details: Navigating the complexities of today’s media landscape can be challenging, especially when topics once considered neutral become highly politicized.
Spotlight: Mastering Modern Storytelling with Molly Boigon, the “Flex Journalist”
Original air date: November 10, 2025 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most versatile talents and gain actionable strategies and be inspired to elevate your own reporting! Watch the Recording (Members only - login required.) Webinar Details: Join ASBPE for this exclusive Spotlight webinar featuring Molly Boigon, technology and innovation reporter for Automotive News and recipient of the 2025 Azbee Award for Best Body of Work by a Staff Journalist.
American Society of Business Publication Editors
We all need the occasional break. This is especially important for freelancers because we don’t have mandated vacation time or other types of official downtime. As part of setting boundaries, it’s vital to schedule your downtime and communicate with clients about such respites. Freelancers, realize that you can and should take time off. It is not only possible but essential to your mental and physical wellbeing.