Jim Nelson Author, Illustrator & Editor

The American Society of Magazine Editors is the principal organization for magazine journalists in the United States. ASME sponsors the National Magazine Awards in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Sid Holt is chief executive of the American Society of Magazine Editors and the former editor in chief of Adweek Magazines. During his seven years as managing editor of Rolling Stone, the magazine was nominated for four and won one National Magazine Award for General Excellence. Jim Nelson has been editor in chief of GQ since 2003. Under his direction, the magazine has been nominated for twenty-six National Magazine Awards and won for feature writing, photography, and general excellence, the highest honor in the industry.