BUSINESS CLOTHING
The Uniform Book from Cintas uses a helpful table of contents and clean design elements to draw readers inside. But it’s the customer service elements — which include special orders and rental services — that inspire readers to buy.
BUSINESS CLOTHING
The pep and personality of Varsity Spirit Fashion are sure to appeal to cheerleaders and drill teams. The vivid color palette, the editorial about cheerleading camps, and the product-personalization options gave the judges plenty to cheer about.
BUSINESS CLOTHING
Smart pacing and benefit-driven headlines are only a few of the ways that WearGuard simplifies shopping in its Outerwear Buyer’s Guide. The comprehensive copy and the detailed photos also make customers confident in the company and its vast array of merchandise.
BUSINESS SPECIALTY
With call-to-action photography and easy-to-read copy, CMC Rescue Equipment speaks directly to its audience of emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and police officers. Just as important, the book supplies them with the products they need to do their jobs better.
CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS
Parents looking for toys that educate and inform are bound to find what they want in the Museum Tour catalog, thanks to its wealth of merchandise. At the same time, the creative makes the catalog fun for kids as well.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT and SOFTWARE
Black Box Network Services‘ highly organized and easy-to-navigate catalog combines superior customer service with comprehensive merchandising to meet the networking needs of businesses.
CONSUMER SPECIALTY, TRAVEL and WHOLESALE/DEALER
Travel catalog Backroads wins readers over with its well-written president’s letter, customer testimonials, and stunning photos that tell of adventures just waiting to be enjoyed.
CONSUMER SPECIALTY
Musician’s Friend illustrates what its market is all about: breadth and depth of merchandise, and competitive pricing. With its colorful creative, the catalog generates excitement among the musicians who are its audience.
CONSUMER SPECIALTY and WHOLESALE/DEALER
Wilderness Travel’s arresting cover is sure to command attention. From there, the catalog’s wide variety of trips keep readers’ attention, aided by the gallery-quality photos and extensive copy.
FOOD
The Harry and David Summer 2002 catalog cover, which is just “peachy,” will tempt readers to look for more delectable treats inside. Customers are also sure to be wowed by the heavily promoted guarantee and gift options that range from chocolates to even vegetables.
FOOD
Harry and David’s succulent fruit is the star of its Cool Fruit catalog, and the company ensures that nothing detracts from it. The catalog’s compelling copy and lush photography are ideal supporting players.
GARDENING
With its specialized crop of offerings suitable for arid climates, High Country Gardens homes in on an underserved niche. And the catalog’s helpful icons simplify shopping, as does the copy, which addresses both beginner and experienced gardeners.
GARDENING
The Jackson and Perkins Wholesale Roses catalog doesn’t rely solely on its vibrant photography to appeal to gardening retailers. The copy also works hard to educate its audience about its vast assortment of spectacular roses.
GARDENING
Prairie Nursery ensures a long shelf life for its catalog by including instructive gardening articles. What’s more, the company displays its depth of knowledge with benefit-laden copy about its specialized line of prairie grasses and wildflowers.
GIFTS OVER $75
Judges were taken with the cheerful, colorful cover of the Levenger catalog. Inside, the conversational yet professional copy and snappy headlines are ideal for the cataloger’s target market — enthusiasts of the written word.
GIFTS OVER $75
What makes the Orvis Dog Book one of the best in show? How about the crisp, clean design; a surprising breadth of product; and copy that never gets cutesy or goes over the top.
GIFTS OVER $75
If you judge a book by its cover, there’s no doubt about what’s inside the Sharper Image catalog — a host of unique gadgets and gizmos for everyone on your gift list. Just as important, superb pacing and excellent production values make shopping this catalog a pleasure.
GIFTS UNDER $75
Leafing through the Yankee Candle Early Fall catalog, you can all but smell the scented candles, thanks to copy that sells as effectively as the inviting photography.
HARDWARE
With a wealth of detailed copy and diagrams, McFeely’s Square Drive Screws establishes a sense of expertise concerning woodworking in general and square-drive screws in particular. What’s more, its down-home style creates a distinctive personality for the brand.
HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS
By selling myriad home electronic products from multiple brands, Crutchfield gives customers an array of choices and prices. The catalog also reinforces value with its informative copy, benefit headlines, and exceptional customer service policies.
HOUSEWARES, LINENS, and FURNITURE
Aspirational yet accessible photos and well-designed page layouts convince readers just how effective Sure Fit‘s slipcovers are. What’s more, the price points, copy, and presentation are right on target for the company’s audience.
INFORMATIONAL SERVICES
The exhaustive copy of the Don Johnston catalog displays the company’s understanding of its niche product line — learning aids for struggling students and students with disabilities.
INFORMATIONAL SERVICES
In its Fire Alert catalog, NFPW uses articles on firefighters to address its audience of fire safety professionals. At the same time, indexes and helpful instructions simplify the shopping experience.
NEW BUSINESS CATALOG
With its Vehicle Equipment title, Galls makes a point of showing readers why its in their best interests to buy from this catalog — not only with its hard-driving copy, but also by bundling products and emphasizing value pricing.
NEW BUSINESS CATALOG
Judges found the Facility Savers book from New Pig easy on the eyes, with quality photography working alongside the well-chosen products and the porcine humor that customers expect from the cataloger.
OFFICE SUPPLIES, STATIONERY, and FURNITURE
The Boise Office Furniture book showcases a huge assortment of quality office solutions, from classic styles to modern design, but its thorough organization keeps customers from becoming too overwhelmed to make a purchase.
RETAIL
Not only does Yankee Candle‘s First Frost catalog do a great job of promoting the company’s retail channels, but it also sells the goods with its excellent headlines and product shots.
TRAVEL
Packed with customer testimonials, Austin-Lehman comes across as a reliable and friendly source of family vacations. Furthering that impression, the catalog backs up its effective copy with a solid guarantee.
WHOLESALE/DEALER
Hero Arts caters to a very specific audience: retailers of stationery and crafts supplies. The catalog’s stellar design enables retailers to use the book as a reference guide, while the fluid organization makes finding items among its huge product line a breeze.
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AWARD FINALISTS
Apparel
Chico’s, Holiday 2002
Chico’s, May 2002
Orvis: Men’s Clothing, Holiday 2002
The Territory Ahead, Christmas 2002
Business Clothing
Shoes for Crews, Winter 2002, Vol. 1
Wearguard: Tattler, Summer 2002, Vol. 629
Business Specialty
Bags & Bows, Holiday-2, 2002
S&S: Recreation Buyer’s Guide, 2003
Consumer Specialty
Sephora, Holiday 2002
Food
Fairytale Brownies: Business Gift-Giving Catalog, Holiday 2002
Zingerman’s, Fall 2002
Gardening
Jackson & Perkins, New Roses 2003
Syl Arena Roses, Spring 2003 Catalog for Garden Living
Gifts Over $75
Patagonia, Holiday 2002
Williamsburg, Spring 2002
Graphic and Art Supplies
Veer Visual Elements, August 2002
Veer Visual Elements, September 2002
Housewares, Linens, and Furniture
Army and Air Force Exchange Catalog: Home Decor, 2003
Army and Air Force Exchange Catalog: Home, Garden, Yard, and Life, 2002
Army and Air Force Exchange Catalog: Welcome Home, 2002
Orvis: Gift & Home, Summer 2002
Industrial Supplies
LabelMaster, Year 2002 Catalog
Informational Services
Gemological Institute of America: 2003 Education Catalog NFPA: The FPW Catalog, 2002
International Consumer Catalog
Body Bloom, 2002 (France)
New Consumer Catalog
eBags, Holiday 2002
Music 123, Winter 2002
Office Supplies, Furniture, and Stationery
Day-Timer, Holiday Gift Guide 2002
Topdeq, October-November 2002
Retail
Chico’s, Holiday 2002
Chico’s, May 2002
L.L. Bean, Holiday 2002
Sporting Goods
The Fly Shop, 2002 Summer Catalog & Travel Digest Sports Her Way: 2002 Women’s Lacrosse Catalog
Travel
Asia Transpacific Journeys, 2003