ABA Journal earns honorable mention as Magazine of the Year from business publication editors

May 15, 2026 - 23:44

The ABA Journal received an honorable mention for the prestigious Magazine of the Year award on Thursday, competing against top business publications nationwide. The recognition came from the American Society of Business Publication Editors during their annual national contest. In addition to this top honor, the Journal's staff collected five other awards across various categories.

The Magazine of the Year award is one of the highest distinctions given by the society, recognizing overall excellence in editorial content, design, and reader engagement. While the top prize went to another publication, the honorable mention places the ABA Journal among the elite in the field of specialized journalism. The publication, which covers legal news and trends for the American Bar Association, has a long history of winning industry accolades.

The five additional awards covered a range of editorial work. They included recognition for feature writing, news reporting, and design. Specific categories and the names of the winning staff members were not immediately released. The contest drew entries from business, trade, and professional publications across the United States. The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, though the location was not disclosed in the announcement. The ABA Journal's editorial team has consistently earned praise for its in-depth coverage of complex legal issues and its ability to make the law accessible to a broad audience.