Palm Springs Life magazine has been honored with a General Excellence Award at the 2026 National City & Regional Magazine Awards, presented by the City & Regional Magazine Association (CRMA) during its annual conference on June 1 in New Orleans. The General Excellence Award is the organization's top honor, celebrating outstanding overall achievement in editorial quality, production, and vision.
The National CRMA Awards recognize excellence in city and regional journalism, design, photography, and editorial content. Judges praised Palm Springs Life for its distinctive editorial voice and vibrant celebration of desert living, noting that the magazine brings life to the desert with an appreciation for architecture, setting, and Old Hollywood glamour.
Emily Chavous Foster, editor-in-chief of Palm Springs Life, expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the importance of regional magazines in documenting community character. She stated that the magazine has always sought to celebrate the beauty and glamour of the desert, as well as the people, culture, architecture, and stories that give the community its identity. The award underscores the magazine's commitment to exceptional visual storytelling and editorial excellence.
In addition to the General Excellence Award, Palm Springs Life was a finalist in the Online Excellence category, competing against large-market publications, and also in the Spread Design and Illustration category. These recognitions highlight the publication's dedication to innovative design and compelling content. The magazine's achievements were featured in the CRMA Finalists Magazine 2026, which showcases the year's honorees and their award-worthy work.
Since its debut in March 1958, Palm Springs Life has served as Southern California's premier source for architecture and design, art, entertainment, food, fashion, philanthropy, and notable events throughout the Coachella Valley. Through exceptional storytelling and award-winning design, the magazine chronicles the people, places, and ideas shaping desert life today and defining its future. For more information about the CRMA awards, visit the City & Regional Magazine Association website at https://www.cityandregionalmagazine.com. Details about Palm Springs Life can be found at https://www.palmspringslife.com.
