Be In AFM!

We want to hear from you. We love to include our local community members in our editorial, so check out the opportunities below and nominate yourself or a friend who you think should be seen in our pages.

Holiday Traditions:

(enter by October 15, 2010)

Every family has a special, unique or sometimes funny tradition for the holidays. Do you hang stockings by the fire, or celebrate on the ski slopes? Write notes to Santa, order in your holiday meal or bake holiday treats? Share your traditions with us and you might just get featured in our magazine or on our website.
Please send us the following to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it :

Name and age:
Name and age of family members:
Holiday tradition:
Would you be willing to be photographer with your family or provide a family snapshot for us to use:

Women Who Move the Valley:
(enter or nominate by Oct 15, 2010)

Our January issue celebrates amazing local women who make a difference in our Valley, whether it’s through charity, business, culture, science and other unique ways to contribute to society. This issue is always a hit and our chosen women are recognized at our annual Women Who Move the Valley brunch. Should you be awarded this year, or should your friend?
Please send us the following to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it :

Name and age of nominee:
How they are making a difference or contribution in the Valley:
Website or link we can look at for more information on nominee:
Will nominee be available for photographing in November and for brunch in January:
Nominee phone and contact info:

Great Dads!
(enter or nominate by May 20, 2010)

Do you have an amazing relationship with your kid(s)?
This Father’s Day we are honoring dads around the Valley who put their family first. We have chosen six great men and their children to feature in our June magazine, but we are looking for more incredible dads to feature on our website.
Please send us the following to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and you could be featured online!

Name of Dad:
Name and age of Kid(s):
Email one family photo fo you and your children.
Answer these questions:
Dad: What one piece of advice do you want your kids to learn from you?
Dad: What is your favorite memory so far with your children?
Kid: What is your favorite thing about your dad?
Kid: What do you and your dad like to do together for fun?