RANA ALSOUFI
I’m a New York-based culture, arts and lifestyle writer currently working toward my M.A. in Magazine and Digital Storytelling from New York University. My writing has appeared in the L.A. Times, Office Magazine, Family Style, The Markaz Review and more.
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Associated Collegiate Press 2024 Ernie Pyle Human Interest Profile Award: Fourth Place
Ranked fourth place out of 10 finalists for the 2024 Ernie Pyle Human Interest Profile Award in the Story of the Year category for my profile on Emily Ridings, in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.2024
Society of Professional Journalists 2023 Mark of Excellence Award for Best Arts/Entertainment/Fashion Reporting (Region 5)
My feature story "Emily Ridings Weaves Her Own Story" is the first place winner of the 2023 SPJ Mark of Excellence Award for Best Arts/Entertainment/Fashion Reporting in Region 5, which includes student publications in Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.
2024
Southeast Journalism Conference 2024 On-Site Feature Writing Competition: Second Place
I participated in the on-site feature writing competition during the 2024 Southeast Journalism Conference and placed second for my work.
2024
Southeast Journalism Conference 2023 Best of the South Award for Best Feature Writer: First Place
I was named the winner of the 2023 Southeast Journalism Conference Best of the South Award for Best Feature Writer.
2024
Southeast Journalism Conference 2023 Best of the South Award for Best Magazine: First Place
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine Vol. 5, Iss. 2, for which I was editor-in-chief, is the first place winner of the 2023 Southeast Journalism Conference Best of the South Award for Best Magazine.
2024
Hearst Journalism Awards 2023-24 Feature Writing Competition: 19th Place
Ranked 19th in the country out of 152 entires for the Hearst Journalism Award Feature Writing Competition for the 2023-24 academic year.
2023
College Media Association 2023 Pinnacle Award for Best Profile Story (Division I): First Place
My story "Lonnie Ali's Legacy of Love," published in KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine, is the first place winner for the 2023 CMA Pinnacle Award for Best Profile Story (Division I).
2023
College Media Association 2023 Pinnacle Award for Feature Magazine of the Year (Division I): First Place
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine Volume 5, for which I was editor-in-chief, is the first place winner for the 2023 CMA Pinnacle Award for Feature Magazine of the Year (Division I).
2023
Associated Collegiate Press 2023 Best of Show Award for Feature Magazine (four-year college): Second Place
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine Vol. 5, Iss. 2, for which I was editor-in-chief, won second place for the ACP Best of Show Award for a Feature Magazine (four-year campus) during the Fall National Media Conference.
2023
Society of Professional Journalists 2022 Mark of Excellence Award for Best Student Magazine (Region 5)
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine Vol. 5, Iss. 1, for which I was editor-in-chief, won the 2022 SPJ Mark of Excellence award for Best Student Magazine in Region 5, which includes collegiate publications in the Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois regions. The magazine was also a runner up for the national award.
2022
College Media Association 2022 Rachel Held Evans Best Faith-Informed Writing Pinnacle Award: Third Place
My feature story "The Cards Will Tell," published in KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine, won third place for the CMA 2022 Rachel Held Evans Pinnacle Award for Best Faith-Informed Writing.
2022
Associated Collegiate Press 2022 Pacemaker Finalist for Best Feature Magazine
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine Vol. 4, Iss. 2, for which I was managing editor, was announced to be a 2022 Pacemaker Finalist.
2022