Aesthetic Surgery Journal (published by SAGE) was recently honored by the editors of Writer's Web Watch with an Annual Awards for Publication Excellence Competition (APEX) award in the category of Magazines & Journals - Electronic & Web. APEX awards are open to communicators in corporate, nonprofit and independent settings across 11 different categories.
The 2012 APEX Awards received a total of 3,382 entries of which seven were chosen for recognition in the category of electronic magazines and journals. Entries are judged based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability of the publication to communicate effectively in the opinion of the judges.
"To be recognized by APEX for publication excellence is a real honor for Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and all of the other 18 affiliated societies it represents across the globe," said Bob Howard, Executive Director of SAGE Journals. "Here at SAGE, we are proud to be a part of the journal's growth and development over the last two years and look forward to years of continued success with this esteemed publication."
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