Current REALM committee chair, Benjamin Lally, has created an interactive map of all of the REALM First Class winners from 2008 to present. 2023’s winners are indicated with gold pins. Since 2020, some magazines have added their covers or links to their full magazines – click on them to find examples of a First Class publication! Starting in 2022, some advisors have added their contact information for anyone who wishes to reach out with questions about running a literary magazine. Schools with repeat winners are sorted by their most recent First Class publication. Please follow the link to see more!
The 2023 designations were announced via email on January 11, 2024 and are listed by state below.
2023 REALM Recipients
There were a total of 375 entries with 105 REALM First Class recipients.
Note: Magazines were scored by national judges.
*No entries
2022 REALM Recipients
There were a total of 262 entries with 38 REALM First Class recipients.
Note: Magazines were scored by national judges.
*No entries
2021 REALM Recipients
There were a total of 209 entries with 13 REALM First Class recipients.
Note: Magazines were scored by national judges.
*No entries
North Dakota*
Oklahoma*
Oregon*
South Dakota*