ATA Magazine designer earns silver award

The ATA Magazine took home a silver award for best illustration at the annual Alberta Magazine Awards hosted by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) in May.

ATA graphic designer Gela Cabrera Loa earned the second-place finish for an illustration that appeared in the Unsung Hero section of the magazine’s fall 2022 issue. Cabrera Loa’s illustration depicts Michelle Ranger, a principal credited with advancing Indigenous education within the Calgary Board of Education.

Cabrera Loa said the assignment enabled her to learn and illustrate at the same time, which was a tremendous honour.

“The real inspiration came from Michelle’s story and her contributions to the community, education through Indigenous studies and her Métis identity,” Cabrera Loa said. “I’m very thankful to have a great, supportive and creative team of editors and designers that helped me to get into the AMPA spotlight this year.”