ORLANDO, Fla. — Bianca Strzalkowski, long-serving editor-in-chief of U.S. Military Publishing (USMP), has been named “Editor of the Year” by Niche Media Events. The honor was announced at the 2026 Nichee Awards ceremony.
The 2026 Nichee Awards, held during the Niche Media Conference in Orlando, brought together 300 industry leaders to celebrate excellence across niche media. Each attendee was recognized with a custom trophy, reinforcing the event’s focus on honoring the people behind the success of today’s media brands.
The event served as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that niche media continues to thrive through strong leadership, creativity and a deep connection to its audience.
This recognition adds to a long list of accolades for both Strzalkowski and USMP. In 2011, she was named Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® for her extensive community involvement. Under her editorial leadership, USMP has also received national recognition, including being named “Media That Matters” by Editor & Publisher magazine and earning the #1 spot on Feedspot’s 2026 list of the “Top 25 Military Magazines.”
Outside of her professional accomplishments, Strzalkowski is a Marine Corps veteran spouse, a mother and an avid runner.
“Curating magazines for such an impactful audience is a team sport,” Strzalkowski said of her award. “Our small team accomplishes such a demanding production schedule by relying on the talent from editors, freelancers and photographers who have a personal connection to the military and veteran space. There is no greater privilege for me than making the rockstars of this military community the main celebrities of our covers, stories and bylines — they deserve to be brought into the light, and we strive to do that with every single issue.”
“Bianca’s contributions to USMP are remarkable — from her exceptional editing and strong writing to her leadership, team management, design oversight and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously,” said Owner and Publisher Julie Miller. “She is a true powerhouse.”
“She is also deeply connected within the military community, both professionally and personally. The relationships she has built over many years have played a key role in making her the standout leader she is today.”
About U.S. Military Publishing:
U.S. Military Publishing is a multi-award winning woman-owned small business serving 3 million in the military since 1999. The company utilizes military and veteran talent to produce top quality print and digital offerings that inform, entertain and support today’s and yesterday’s warfighters and their families. Its flagship brands, Military Families and Reserve + National Guard, are delivered directly to active duty and reserve component units across all service branches, and affiliated organizations globally.
About Niche Media Events:
Niche Media helps publishers generate growth in ALL revenue channels: print, digital, sales, audience and events. We’ve got it all … incredible learning and peer-to-peer connections at our live conferences, awesome online educational content and expert resources from the best minds in media. Whether you’re a B2B, B2C/Consumer, Digital-Only, City & Regional, or Association publisher, Niche Media is your “go-to” resource for practical, actionable education & training (plus a healthy dose of F-U-N) to help you maximize revenue.
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