Here you can find the awards Periphery has received as well as the winners from our journal’s annual theme contest!
Journal Awards:
PERIPHERY 62
Pinnacle Awards 2025:
Best Literary Magazine Cover (First Place)
Literary Magazine of the Year (Third Place)
Hosted by the College Media Association
PERIPHERY 59
REALM (Recognizing Excellence in Art & Literary Magazines):
Distinction for Excellence
Hosted by the National Council of Teachers of English
Contest Winners:
Ed. 63 Contest Prompt: Overgrown
Literature Winner: “Flesh Garden” by Charlie Jae
Art Winner: “Cycles” by Amuri Morris
Published in Periphery 63
Ed. 62 Contest Prompt: Up At Night
Literature Winner: “Kuchisake Station” by Abigail Taylor
Art Winner: “Chewed Nails” by Kate Dredge
Published in Periphery 62
Ed. 60 Contest Prompt: Happily Ever After
Winner: “The Three Mr. Chevaliers and Their Big Bad Wolf” by Attalea Rose
Published in Periphery 60
Ed. 59 Contest Prompt: Flip the Script
Winner: “Lovers” by Alisha Kauten
Published in Periphery 59
Ed. 58 Contest Prompt: Contrasts in Identity
Winner: “Devil in Me” by Katie Rosasco
Published in Periphery 58
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