National Magazine Awards 2026 finalists announced. Read the press release here.

One of the most prestigious journalism-awards programs in the United States, the National Magazine Awards are sponsored by ASME in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Each of the 2026 finalists will be honored, and the winners announced, at the presentation of the National Magazine Awards following the ASME Editorial Conference at the People Inc. Event Center at Brookfield Place in New York City on Tuesday, May 19. 

To purchase tickets, download and return the interactive ticket-request form to asme@asme.media or call 212.872.3737.

Download National Magazine Awards 2026 Ticket-Request Form

Theater Seating | Limited Availability
Deadline to Purchase Tickets: Thursday, April 30, 2026

ASME Editorial Conference
People Inc. Conference Center | 1:00–5:00 PM

National Magazine Awards
People Inc. Reception Gallery and Auditorium
Cocktail Reception | 5:00–6:30 PM
Awards Presentation | 6:30–8:00 PM

Tickets
Editorial Conference-Only: $299 each
National Magazine Awards-Only: $599 each
Editorial Conference + National Magazine Awards: $699 each

For more information, email asme@asme.media or call 212.872.3737

View the 2025 Winners and Finalists Gallery