Colophon's Trophy Case
In the last 25 years, Colophon has won twelve straight NCTE PRESLM Awards and six Marylander Awards from the Maryland Scholastic Press Association as the best magazine in the state. It has won six Silver Crown Awards and two Gold Crown Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. In addition, the magazine has received seven Pacemaker Awards from the National Scholastic Press Association, which recognizes the magazine as among the best in the country.
In 2021 Colophon was recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association, home of the prestigious Pacemaker awards — as one of the nation's top 100 publications as it launches its centennial celebration. Colophon is 1 of 3 publications on the list from Maryland, the only from all of Baltimore County Public Schools, and is just 1 of 8 literary magazines to make the prestigious 100 best list that also includes yearbooks, newspapers, editorial magazines and other publications.
Colophon has also received commendations and two "Official Citations" from the Maryland House of Delegates for their continued excellence in the field of literary and arts publishing in 2018 and 2019.
Below you will find more detailed information about the success that Colophon, and its writers and artists, have experienced over the years. With such a talented and supportive community this list is sure to continue growing.
In 2021 Colophon was recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association, home of the prestigious Pacemaker awards — as one of the nation's top 100 publications as it launches its centennial celebration. Colophon is 1 of 3 publications on the list from Maryland, the only from all of Baltimore County Public Schools, and is just 1 of 8 literary magazines to make the prestigious 100 best list that also includes yearbooks, newspapers, editorial magazines and other publications.
Colophon has also received commendations and two "Official Citations" from the Maryland House of Delegates for their continued excellence in the field of literary and arts publishing in 2018 and 2019.
Below you will find more detailed information about the success that Colophon, and its writers and artists, have experienced over the years. With such a talented and supportive community this list is sure to continue growing.
2021 | "Paper Moon"
2020 | "Albatross"
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Nationally Recognized Writers and Artists of Colophon
In addition to the collective success of Colophon, the individual pages have been graced by the talents of writers and artists that have earned distinction and honor on their own. Besides being published in other prestigious annuals, some of these students have gone on to be recognized by various national foundations. Below, we would like to illustrate and praise those individual writers and artists who have helped make Colophon the outstanding collection it is.
WritersColumbia Scholastic - Gold Circle Awards
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards National Medalists
National Young Arts Foundation Award Recipients
Recipients of the NCTE's Certificate for Superior Writing
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Award Recipients
Recipients of Washington College's Sophie Kerr Prize
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Artists and DesignersColumbia Scholastic - Gold Circle Awards
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards National Medalists
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