Earlier this month, the Texas Monthly art department was named a finalist in seven categories by the Society of Publication Designers—one of them being brand of the year. TM is in prestigious company in that category, nominated alongside Garden & Gun, The Guardian, National Geographic, and The New York Times Magazine. Texas Monthly was recognized as a finalist in the below categories:Brand of the YearTexas MonthlyDesign: Cover, News/Documentary/EssayMarch 2023, “The Campaign to Sabotage Public Schools“Design: Feature, Lifestyle/Travel/Food/Shelter; StoryNovember 2023, “The Good Place“Photography: Feature, Lifestyle/Travel/Food/Shelter; Single/SpreadMarch 2023, “Where to Eat Now“Photography: Feature, Lifestyle/Travel/Food/Shelter; StoryNovember 2023, “The Good Place“Illustration: StorySeptember 2023, “We’re #1“Social: Entire Channel@TexasMonthly Instagram The winners will be announced during the 59th Annual SPD Awards Presentation in June. For a full list of finalists, click here. Congratulations to Emily Kimbro, Victoria…