Chesapeake Family publisher Donna Jefferson accepted the following awards for Editorial and Design at the annual Parenting Publications of America Conference held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Gold Award for Family Fun a series of local day trips written by Editor Kristen Page-Kirby
- Silver Award for Travel Feature: Cruising with Baby by Editor Kristen Page-Kirby
- Bronze Award for Briefs and Short Stuff written by Associate Editor Nina Fisher
- Gold Award for Original Illustration on a Glossy Cover designed by Art Director Selma Manizade
- Bronze Award for Web Site Content
- Gold Award for Web Site Design implemented by Staff Web Designer Heather Grant
- Gold Award for Web Site General Excellence
- Bronze Award for Chesapeake Family Magazine General Excellence
“The entire staff is responsible for the success of the print publication and website and they are all to be congratulated,” says publisher Donna Jefferson.