Nominee finalists for the 2008 Atlantic Journalism Awards have been announced. There are 25 categories in total. Here are the nominees for magazine categories:

Atlantic Magazine - Best Article

• Alec Bruce - Atlantic Business Magazine, St. John's, NL – “Big Deal”
• Phillip Lee - Saltscapes Magazine, Dartmouth, NS – “Sold!”
• Alec Bruce/Marjorie Doyle/Chris Flanagan/Pauline Furlong/Jack MacAndrew - Atlantic Business Magazine, St. John's, NL – “Leaders and Legends"

Atlantic Magazine - Best Cover

• Buddhadharma, Spring 2007, Halifax, NS - Ouch!
• Dalhousie Magazine, Fall 2007, Halifax, NS - Big Picture Thinking
• Lifestyle Maritimes Magazine, Winter 2007, Dartmouth, NS - Sidney Crosby

Atlantic Magazine - Best Profile Article

• Eleanor Beaton - Atlantic Business Magazine, St. John's, NL – “What's Up with Mickey?”
• Deborah Carr - Saltscapes Magazine, Dartmouth, NS – “Tour of a Lifetime”
• David Swick - The Shambhala Sun, Halifax, NS – “An Eye for the Sacred”

The Atlantic Journalism Awards started in 1981 as a vehicle to honour journalism excellence in print and broadcast. Around 900 journalists have been awarded since the tribute began. This year’s Gold Award winners will be announced May 3 at Halifax’s Marriot Harbourfront Hotel. The day will also include professional development workshops and a Freedom of Information panel.

Related links:

• Atlantic Journalism Awards homepage
• Complete list of nominees