MetroFamily was honored with eight editorial, design and multimedia awards at the national Parenting Media Association conference and awards banquet in Chicago in early November of 2025, including a first-time bronze award for Overall Writing.
Content, design, and digital multimedia from family publications around the country are reviewed and judged by a panel from the University of Missouri College of Journalism.
We’re incredibly proud of the staff members and freelancers who help make MetroFamily an award-winning media company. Thank you to our readers for inspiring and supporting the work we are fortunate to do.
Overall Writing, Bronze
Staff: Erin Page, Lindsay Cuomo, Emiley Bainbridge, Sarah Taylor
“Consistency is the hallmark of writing in this publication, which takes a direct approach to delivering information to readers, with no wasted words or space. The result means readers can spend quality time finding and processing what they need.”
Publisher’s/Editor’s Note, Gold
Staff: Erin Page, Stacy Noakes
“Punchy, personal and persuasive — the letters promise readers that “we care about what you care about, and we’re in this together.” These letters show how embedded the editorial team is in the parenting community, such as in the January-February letter, where the writer describes how frustrated she’d been with bad news about education (“I literally threw up my hands”) and called the school district to find out what is going right. The letters make the magazine’s effort feel human, its stories real, and its care tangible.”
Calendar of Events, Gold
Staff: Lindsay Cuomo, Erin Page, Stacy Noakes, Sarah Taylor
“This is just what a user-friendly calendar looks like. The organization by date is easy to follow, with special categories like Veterans Day or holiday lights in their own separate sections. The writing is clean and concise without sacrificing a single useful detail.”
Special Series, Silver – What’s Right with Our Schools
Staff: Erin Page, Tim Willert, Lindsay Cuomo, Emiley Bainbridge, Stacy Noakes
“A courageous series given the education debate and upheaval in Oklahoma public schools. This year-long editorial initiative was designed to look at what’s going right in state schools, focusing on passionate educators and creative solutions. In one instance, the story subject asked for the article to be pulled just days before publication. The decision to make a statement with a blank page was, indeed, very brave.”
Sponsored Content, Gold – Local Family Fun: Urban Hiking
Staff: Erin Page, Morgan Harris, Lindsay Cuomo, Christina Mushi-Brunt, Debbie Murnan
“This article presents all the information needed to head off with the family on an urban hiking adventure in downtown Oklahoma City. Helpful breakout boxes include details about parking and restrooms, while the large map helps with navigation and finding the highlighted spots along the route. The completeness of the package and high utility for readers make this entry a clear winner.”
Blog, Gold – Weekend Warrior
Staff: Lindsay Cuomo, Erin Page, Emily Bainbridge
“This brief look at a weekend option for family fun is a warm, casual, personal exploration of local events, history, education, murals and more. Each blog urges readers to check out a different local experience, which can include recipes or snacks for the weekend, STEAM adventures and indoor playgrounds.”
Enewsletter, Gold
Staff: Emiley Bainbridge, Erin Page, Lindsay Cuomo, Morgan Harris
“This enewsletter sets itself apart with a smartly-crafted and carefully shaped snapshot of the community: what to do, where to go, what a family might like or what they might need to know. With their messages to subscribers, the editor shows they aren’t just interested in the subscriptions, but also want their subscribers to have what they need to help their families succeed. Including fun comics or artwork only adds to the simple, well-designed appeal of each newsletter, making the reading experience as much a treat as it is an informative task.”
Family Fun article, Bronze – Explore Black History Month in OKC: Year-round learning opportunities for families
Staff: Christina Mushi-Brunt, Erin Page, Emiley Bainbridge, Stacy Noakes, Sarah Taylor
“Black History Month is the reason for this article, but the authors celebrate ways in which that history can be studied all year long. The article, neatly divided between Arts & Culture, Educational experiences and Celebrations and festivals, gives readers a rich overview of Oklahoma City’s key moments in Black history, presented with obvious pride. Throughout the authors tie murals, museums and libraries to members of the community they are celebrating.”
