We have some exciting news to share!

On June 1, 2015, Seattle Met took home first prize for General Excellence, awarded by the national City and Regional Magazine Association.

This award is not only a reflection of the talent, passion, and hard work of our staff, but also of Seattle, the most vibrant and brainy city in the country. We thank our readers, advertisers, and the CRMA judges for this amazing honor.

Enjoy some of our favorite stories:

Collapse: The Oso Mudslide and the Community That Survived It

The Oso mudslide, one of the deadliest landslides in U.S. history, struck without warning on March 22, 2014. This is the story of those who witnessed it firsthand. Read More >>

This Is What Happens to Your Bike After It's Stolen

Last year 1,121 bicycles in Seattle were reported stolen. That’s roughly three purloined bikes a day. But the moment a ride is pinched is only the beginning. Read More >>

The 10 Most Confusing Restaurants in Seattle

If you’ve been confounded in these joints, you’re so not alone. Read More >>

The Trouble with Shaken Baby Syndrome

After three decades and thousands of accusations and fractured lives, medical and legal experts are challenging shaken baby syndrome as a diagnosis. And as one family’s saga demonstrates, we can’t wait any longer to get it right. Read More >>

The 10 Best Neighborhoods in Seattle

The current state of the city’s (sometimes crazy) housing market. Read More >>

More about the award:

More than 100 judges from national publications—including Esquire, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, Outside, Saveur, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair—reviewed city magazines from around the country and chose five finalists before selecting Seattle Met as the winner for its circulation category (30,000 to 60,000).

Explaining their decision, the judges wrote:

“The magazine exudes the city of Seattle. With a solid sense of place and adventures in food, wine, and design, Seattle Met appeals to young and hip and everyone else. Deep, rich writing complements a wide spectrum of topics, all displayed with vibrant photography and a true awareness of what it means to live in Seattle.”