Press Releases

Our dedication to products that reach out to local readers extends well into our commitment to our community. In addition to sharing the stories of inspiring locals who are making a difference through their volunteerism and work, we are also pleased to be able to sponsor and support many area events and charities serving our family of readers. Take a ride in our virtual time machine by reading a summary of our press releases over the years.

2025

CharlottesvilleFamily Wins Awards at Parenting Media Association & United Way

Zinnia Communications Expands with Acquisition of Roanoke Valley Family Magazine

Zinnia Communications Launches VirginiaSummerCamp.com, a Statewide Directory for Families and Camp Programs

Vision for 2025 includes Advisory Panel, Community Events, New Design, an App & More

CharlottesvilleFamily MOMpreneur Marketing Grant Awarded to Cake Bloom

Moms Lit Society Builds Community Around Virginia Women Authors

2024

Introducing KidFest & Camp Expo 2025

Launch of the CharlottesvilleFamily ‘Doing Good’ Marketing Grant for Community Non-Profits

2016

Parenting Media Association Awards Top Honors To CharlottesvilleFamily

2012

Fresh New Name, Same Great Content

2009

Ivy Publications Announces AlbemarleFamily Favorites Contest

2008

Barnes & Noble is Carrying the New Book, AlbemarleFamily’s Let’s Go! Guide, Charlottesville’s Insider Guide to over 400 Family-Tested Outings

2005

Disney on Ice and AlbemarleFamily Partner for Family Fun

2004

AlbemarleKids Web Site and Complimentary Print Publications Announce Their New Name, AlbemarleFamily

PPA Announces Local Winner of 2003 Editorial and Design Awards for Leading Parenting Publications

2002

AlbemarleKids Wins Coveted Children’s Media Award from Parent’s Guide

2001

AlbemarleKids to Carry on the Work of CvilleKid.com

1998

Just In Time for Summer….

CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine Timeline 1998 – 2023

CharlottesvilleFamily timeline
CharlottesvilleFamily Timeline - the early years
Charlottesville Family Bloom magazine covers, Ultimate Go-To Guide, KidFest and Camp Expo, Family Favorites