Celebrating Engaging Content and Outstanding Design

EXTENDED ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 1st, 2025

WELCOME TO THE 2025 FOLIO: EDDIE & OZZIE AWARDS!

FOLIO’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards is the most prestigious recognition program in the publishing community, recognizing excellence in editorial content and design across print and digital media. Each year, we receive applications in the thousands from publications around the globe.

This year’s categories range in topics from articles, essays and full issue magazine, to blogs, podcasts and video content to cover design, graphic design, illustration, photography and more.

From small independent to the largest brands in the business, there are opportunities for organizations of all sizes to stand out. This year, many regional and expanded categories return.

There’s a place in the spotlight for every digital publication, magazine, regional title, association and brand—if you’re producing outstanding content, enter for the opportunity to receive industry-wide recognition. Plus, did we mention that it’s a superb resume builder?

ENTRY PRICING

All rates expire at 11:59pm ET

NEW SPECIAL RECOGNITION CATEGORIES

Print Magazine of the Year

This award honors a standout print magazine that continues to set the standard for editorial excellence, design innovation, and audience impact. Recognizing a publication that thrives in the print medium, this category celebrates outstanding storytelling, visual artistry, production quality, and brand influence in an evolving media landscape.

Judges will evaluate nominees based on editorial depth, design creativity, reader engagement, circulation success, and overall industry impact. Whether through compelling journalism, breathtaking visuals, or a dedicated and growing readership, the winning publication exemplifies the enduring power of print.
Digital Magazine of the Year

This award celebrates a standout digital magazine that has redefined excellence in content, design, and audience engagement. Honoring a publication that leverages the power of digital storytelling, this category recognizes innovation in interactive features, multimedia integration, user experience, and audience growth strategies.

Judges will assess nominees based on editorial quality, design impact, mobile and web experience, subscription or traffic growth, and overall influence within their industry or niche. Whether through groundbreaking journalism, dynamic visuals, or innovative monetization models, the winning digital magazine sets the benchmark for the future of digital publishing.
Publisher of the Year

This prestigious award honors a publishing brand that has demonstrated outstanding excellence, innovation, and leadership in the industry. The Publisher of the Year sets the gold standard for editorial quality, audience engagement, business growth, and adaptability in an evolving media landscape.

Judges will evaluate nominees based on their achievements in content innovation, revenue growth, brand expansion, audience development, and industry impact over the past year. Whether through pioneering digital strategies, launching successful new initiatives, or maintaining editorial excellence, the winner of this award exemplifies the future of publishing.

This category is open to consumer, B2B, association, and niche publishers of all sizes, recognizing those who have made a lasting mark on their industry.

How to Enter

Entry Steps

1Sign-in to your account, or create an account if you are a new entrant.
2Select the categories you wish to enter.
3 Submit entry details (title, publication date, article title) for each entry.
4Upload electronic artwork for each entry.
5Pay entry fee.

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Entry Classifications

Use the following guidelines to classify your publication for the Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. You will use these designations when selecting your sub-category to ensure that your entry is competing against entries that are similar to yours.

ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT
Any publication, magazine, website or brand that serves the audience of a membership organization or non-profit community. If you work for an association, society, university, council or any other non-profit or not-for-profit organization, this is the classification for you. Examples: IEEE Spectrum, HR Magazine, American Rifleman, AARP, Dartmouth Alumni Magazine

B2B
Any publication, magazine, website or brand that serves a specific and sole industry or business community. Examples: PoliceOne, Architectural Record, Hospitality Design Magazine, Pragmatic Marketer

CITY & REGIONAL
Any publication, magazine, website or brand that serves a specific city or geographic region. Examples: Cape Cod Life, Baltimore Magazine, Indulge Miami, D Media Partners

CONSUMER
Any publication, magazine, website or brand intended for general consumers or target demographic within a general consumer audience. Examples: Scientific American, PEOPLE, Yoga Journal, WebMD, Refinery29

CUSTOM/CONTENT MARKETING
Any magazine or publication contracted by an external client targeting an audience determined by that client intended to serve a content marketing function. Examples: Delta Sky, Merrill Lynch Advisor, The Ritz-Carlton Magazine, Mercedes-Benz Magazine

FAQ

Who is eligible to win a Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Award?

All publications and websites are eligible—association/non-profit, b2b, city & regional, consumer and custom/content marketing publications. The competition is organized so that brands compete within a group of their peers. The Eddies are categorized by topic/market, and the Ozzies are categorized by publication type and readership size. If you’re unsure of what category to select, you can read our classification guidelines or contact Vicky Whitaker vlwhitaker@accessintel.com for assistance. International entries are welcome!

What are the eligibility dates for submissions?

Any content published between May 1, 2024 and May 20, 2025 is eligible.

Entry Deadline & Fees

Early Bird Deadline: $299/entry: 3/7 at 11:59PM ET
Standard Deadline: $375/entry 3/31 at 11:59PM ET
Late Deadline: $450/entry 5/9 at 11:59PM ET

How are the entries judged?

What should my Editorial Statement of Purpose include

Entries are judged by an independent panel of media executives, as well as by the Eddie & Ozzie staff. We evaluate your entry based on creativity and innovation. Our most important criterion is proven success in aligning your brand’s mission with the end product.

When will finalists be notified?

Finalists will be notified by August 1, 2025 (updated July 11, 2025 due to deadline extension)

Can I pay by check or be invoiced for entries?

Yes, email Vicky Whitaker at vlwhitaker@accessintel.com for assistance.

Express check-out service

Our concierge service makes it easy to submit your best content and designs within minutes. We’ll identify the ideal categories for your entries and assist you from start to finish inputting supporting documentation. All that is left to do is to send us your stellar work and we’ll send it on its way to our judges! To get started, email Vicky Whitaker at vlwhitaker@accessintel.com.

Will the awards gala be held in-person this year?

Yes! The Awards Gala will take place in October of 2025.

THE INDUSTRY’S MUST-ATTEND CEREMONY OF THE YEAR

October 6th, 2025 | 4:30-7:30PM

The Eddies & Ozzies Awards honor excellence in editorial and design across all sectors of media. As the industry’s must-attend ceremony of the year, this iconic event celebrates standout storytelling, bold design, and the teams setting new standards for content creation.

DATE: October 6, 2025

LOCATION: SECOND, 849 6th Ave, New York, NY 10001

TIMING: Time: 4:30-7:30pm ET (4-4:30pm is reserved for a private reception for our Legends Hall of Fame Honorees)

TESTIMONIALS

Participating in the Eddie & Ozzie Awards over the past few years has been an energizing experience for our team. It’s given us the opportunity to benchmark our work against the best in the industry, spot emerging trends, and proudly showcase our achievements to stakeholders. Being recognized by a panel of peer judges is both validating and inspiring—it fuels our creativity and drives us to keep innovating and delivering content that truly resonates with our readers.

Raquel FilipekHilton Grand Vacations

Pigment International launched its first magazine in 2018 and then entered it for an Ozzie Award. You can't imagine how thrilled we were, when our cover design featuring work by Chicago based artists James Nelson, was chosen as a winner. We went on to receive two additional Honorable Mentions going up against established magazines like Ebony. What this has done for our credibility and reach is amazing and we look forward to continuing to showcase our work through these prestigious awards.

Patricia Andrews-KeenanPigment International

Being a Folio Eddie Award finalist, and later a winner, were career highlights for me and for other members of my team who have been similarly recognized for their excellent work. More broadly, as a membership organization, we always want our members to know that they’re getting the very best for their dues dollar. Being an award-winning publication sends a clear message about the quality of the magazine we’re providing members as one of their key benefits.

Richard M. NelsonAmerican Academy of Dermatology | Association

As a former print magazine editor — RIP Time, Inc. — I’m thankful the Eddie & Ozzie Awards exist and continue to celebrate editorial publishing and journalism rather than simply marketing and communications. Numerous recognition opportunities exist for the latter, not as many for the (more important) former.

Melissa StantonAARP Livable Communities

Winning three Eddies last year was an enormous boost for our editorial team. The prestigious recognition made us all cheer with delight, and it motivated the team to make the extra effort to develop the stories that inspire and matter.

Daphne NikolopoulosPalm Beach Illustrated

Winning at the Eddie & Ozzie Awards is a huge honour for us as a South African content marketing business committed to editorial and design excellence. Our wins over the past few years have confirmed that the platforms we build for our clients are world-class – and being recognised in New York makes it even more meaningful. It’s a proud reminder that great storytelling has no borders!

Brent SmithMedia24 Advertising & Content Marketing

Celebrating Engaging Content and Outstanding Design

WELCOME TO THE 2025 FOLIO: EDDIE & OZZIE AWARDS!

ENTRY PRICING

NEW SPECIAL RECOGNITION CATEGORIES

Print Magazine of the Year

Digital Magazine of the Year

Publisher of the Year

Categories

Special Recognition

Print Magazine of the Year

Digital Magazine of the Year

Publisher of the Year

Art Director of the Year

Design Team of the Year

Designer of the Year

Digital Team of the Year

Editor of the Year

Editorial Director of the Year

Editorial Team of the Year

Overall Art Direction

Overall Design Excellence

Overall Digital Activation

Overall Digital Brand Extension

Overall Digital Excellence

Overall Editorial Excellence

Product Team of the Year

Eddie Awards

Advertorial / Sponsored Content

Analysis

App / Digital Edition

Column / Blog > Association / Nonprofit

Column / Blog > B2B

Column / Blog > City & Regional

Column / Blog > Consumer

Column / Blog > Custom / Content Marketing

Editorial that Drives Impactful Change

Editorial Use of Data

Best Editorial Use of Social Media

Essays and Criticism

Best First Person Narrative

Full Issue > Association / Nonprofit

Full Issue > B2B

Full Issue > City & Regional

Full Issue > Consumer

Full Issue Custom / Content Marketing

Instructional / How-To – Best Example of Service Journalism

Investigative Journalism

Long-form Feature Content

Magazine Launch

Magazine Section

Best Membership or Loyalty Program

News Coverage

Newsletter

Planned or On Location Coverage

Podcast

Profile or Q&A

Range of Work by a Single Author

Series of Articles

Series of Articles > Association / Nonprofit

Series of Articles > Association / Nonprofit (Professional / Membership Association)

Series of Articles > B2B

Series of Articles > Consumer

Series of Articles > Custom / Content Marketing

Series of Articles > City & Regional

Single Article > Association / Nonprofit

Single Article > B2B

Single Article > City & Regional

Single Article > Consumer

Single Article > Custom / Content Marketing

Social Media / Online Community

Best Subscription Growth Strategy

Supplemental, Annual or One Shot

Best Use of Data Journalism

Video

Website

Ozzie Awards

Best AI-Assisted Design

App / Digital Edition Design

Cover Design > Association / Nonprofit

Cover Design > B2B