Since its inception in 2001, Vive magazine has been the winner of several prestigious awards for writing, publishing and general excellence. Here are just some of the many:

Florida Magazine Association Awards

2007 Writing Excellence: “Best Column” for Carla Canedo’s “Designer Spotlight”

2007 Design Excellence: “Best Single Original Color Photo” for Ken Pao’s “Colors of the Season”

2005 Printing Excellence

2005 Writing Excellence: “Best Feature Headline” for “The Quest for Mary Poppins” 2005 Writing Excellence: “Best Column” for “Portfolio”

2005 Writing Excellence: “Best Column” for Dr. Melanie Bone’s “Medicines and Miracles”

2004 General Excellence: “Best Redesign”

2004 Writing Excellence: “Best Public Service Coverage” for “Genetics & Breast Cancer”

2004 Writing Excellence: “Best Column” for Dr. Melanie Bone’s “Medicines and Miracles”

2003 General Excellence: “Best Overall Magazine in Florida”

2003 Writing Excellence: “Best Feature Headline” for “Haute Chocolate”

2003 Writing Excellence: “Best Column” for Dr. Melanie Bone’s “Medicines and Miracles”

2003 Writing Excellence: “Best Public Service Coverage” for “Avon Walking” in the September/October issue

2002 Publisher of the Year: Margarita Abrishami

2002 Writing Excellence: “Best Humor” for “Pookie’s 15 Minutes of Fame”

2001 General Excellence: “Best New Magazine”