Congrats Forge Staff! The Forge Magazine is the winner of multiple National Pinnacle Awards for 2025! On October 15-18, the winners were announced at the MediaFest25 Conference in Washington, D.C. Multiple Student Media staff members expressed their joy and pride upon winning.

Read more about it in the link below!

The Forge’s 2025 Pinnacle Awards:

  • Second Place, Division I: Literary Magazine of the Year (team award)
  • First Place, Division I: Literary Magazine Cover (Ann Rodriguez, Samantha Gerken, and Marian Claros Barrientos)
  • Second Place, Division I: Editorial Illustration (Marian Claros Barrientos)
  • Honorable Mention, Division I: Literary Magazine Spread (Kerry Bishop, Zeenat Hamidi, and Samantha Gerken)

The Forge Wins Multiple 2025 Pinnacle Awards, Volition Named Pacemaker Finalist