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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?
NEW SPECIAL RECOGNITION CATEGORIES
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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.
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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.
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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.
Categories
Special Recognition
Special Recognition will be awarded to individuals, teams and brands achieving overall excellence in content and design, recognized for leading their organization to achieve success. They include Editor of the Year, Art Director of the Year, Product Team of the Year, Design Team of the Year, the Momentum Awards, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Art Director of the Year
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Design Team of the Year
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Designer of the Year
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Digital Team of the Year
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Editor of the Year
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Editorial Director of the Year
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Editorial Team of the Year
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Overall Art Direction
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Overall Design Excellence
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Overall Digital Activation
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Overall Digital Brand Extension
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Overall Digital Excellence
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Overall Editorial Excellence
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Product Team of the Year
Eddie Awards
The Eddie Awards honor examples of exceptional editorial excellence. We continue to turn up the spotlight on the uncompromising journalism being produced by the dynamic publishing community, awarding those best serving their audiences with outstanding engaging content.
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Advertorial / Sponsored Content
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer / Custom Content Marketing
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Analysis
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
- Custom / Content Marketing
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App / Digital Edition
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Column / Blog > Association / Nonprofit
- Education / University
- Culture and Community
- General
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Column / Blog > B2B
- Agriculture / Farming
- Banking / Business / Finance
- Healthcare / Medical / Nursing
- Overall
- Technology
- Travel / Transportation
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Column / Blog > City & Regional
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Column / Blog > Consumer
- Banking, News & Finance
- Health & Wellness
- Hobby / Special Interest
- Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Science
- Travel / Transportation
- Technology
- Religious / Spiritual
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Column / Blog > Custom / Content Marketing
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Editorial that Drives Impactful Change
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Editorial Use of Data
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
- Custom / Content Marketing
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Best Editorial Use of Social Media
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Essays and Criticism
- Essays and Criticism
- B2B
- Consumer
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Best First Person Narrative
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Full Issue > Association / Nonprofit
- Alumni / University
- B2B
- Consumer
- Medical Journal
- Nonprofit / Charity
- Professional / Membership Association
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Full Issue > B2B
- Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
- Architecture & Design
- Enthusiast / Hobby / Special Interest
- Banking / Business / Finance
- Culture and Community
- Education
- Energy / Utilities / Engineering
- Fashion & Beauty
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare / Medical / Nursing
- Law / Legal
- News / General Interest
- Outdoor / Environment
- Pharma / Pharmaceutical
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Science
- Technology
- Travel / Transportation
- Overall
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Full Issue > City & Regional
- North East
- North West
- South East
- South West
- Mid West
- International
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Full Issue > Consumer
- Animals / Pets
- Agriculture / Farming
- Banking / Business / Finance
- Children & Young Adult
- Culture / Community
- DIY / Craft
- Energy / Utilities / Engineering
- Entertainment & Music
- Enthusiast / Hobby
- Epicurean
- Fashion & Beauty
- Government / Public Sector / Education
- Health / Fitness / Wellness
- News / General Interest
- Other
- Outdoor / Environmental
- Parenting / Family
- Religious / Spiritual
- Science & Technology
- Shelter / Home / Garden
- Sports / Recreation
- Travel / Transportation
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Full Issue Custom / Content Marketing
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Instructional / How-To – Best Example of Service Journalism
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Investigative Journalism
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Long-form Feature Content
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
- Custom / Content Marketing
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Magazine Launch
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Magazine Section
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
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Best Membership or Loyalty Program
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News Coverage
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
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Newsletter
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
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Planned or On Location Coverage
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Podcast
- Best Business News and Information
- Best Computer Science or Technology
- Best Consumer Entertainment (Non news)
- Best Consumer Finance
- Best Consumer Health, Fitness, Medical or Wellness
- Best Consumer Parenting and Family
- Best Consumer Special Interest
- Best Cultural or Community
- Best Educational
- Best Entertainment
- Best Science
- Best Travel and Leisure
- Best New Podcast
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Profile or Q&A
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
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Range of Work by a Single Author
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer
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Series of Articles
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer
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Series of Articles > Association / Nonprofit
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Series of Articles > Association / Nonprofit (Professional / Membership Association)
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Series of Articles > B2B
- Agriculture / Farming
- Diversity and Inclusion Coverage
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare / Medical / Nursing
- Overall
- Technology
- Travel / Transportation
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Series of Articles > Consumer
- Culture / Community
- Diversity and Inclusion Coverage
- Enthusiast
- Health / Fitness
- News / Science & Technology / General Interest
- Overall
- Parenting / Family
- Science & Technology
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Series of Articles > Custom / Content Marketing
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Series of Articles > City & Regional
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Single Article > Association / Nonprofit
- Alumni / University
- Consumer
- Medical Journal
- Professional / Membership Association
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Single Article > B2B
- Architecture & Design
- Automotive / Enthusiast (Art, Hobbies, Crafts, etc.)
- Banking / Business / Finance
- Culture / Community
- Education
- Food Service / Hotel
- Healthcare / Medical / Nursing
- Other
- Overall
- Retail
- Technology
- Travel / Transportation
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Single Article > City & Regional
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Single Article > Consumer
- Banking / Business / Finance
- Culture / Community
- Enthusiast / Hobby
- Epicurean
- Fashion & Beauty
- Health / Fitness / Wellness
- Healthcare / Medical / Nursing
- Overall
- Parenting / Family
- Religious / Spiritual
- Lifestyle
- Youth / Teen
- News & Information
- Science
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Single Article > Custom / Content Marketing
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Social Media / Online Community
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer
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Best Subscription Growth Strategy
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Supplemental, Annual or One Shot
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer
- Custom / Content Marketing
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Best Use of Data Journalism
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Video
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
- Custom / Content Marketing
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Website
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
- Other
Ozzie Awards
The Ozzie Awards honor cut-above-the-rest examples of design excellence. From traditional magazine media to digital design, categories offer a chance to shine a spotlight on the elegant and engaging designs being produced across all platforms where audiences are consuming and engaging with content.
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Best AI-Assisted Design
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App / Digital Edition Design
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer
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Cover Design > Association / Nonprofit
- Alumni / University
- B2B
- Consumer
- Medical Journal
- Nonprofit / Charity
- Professional / Membership
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Cover Design > B2B
- 25,000 – 100,000 Circulation
- Above 100,000 Circulation
- Under 25,000 Circulation
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Cover Design > City & Regional
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Cover Design > Consumer
- Above 250,000 Circulation
- Under 250,000 Circulation
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Custom > Content Marketing
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Data Visualization
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
- Custom / Content Marketing
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Design, Single Magazine Issue
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer
- City & Regional
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Digital Integration with Print
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Feature Design > B2B
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Feature Design > City & Regional
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Feature Design > Consumer
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Feature Design > Custom / Content Marketing
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Feature Design > Other
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Graphic Art
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Illustration
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
- Consumer
- Custom / Content Marketing
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New Magazine Design
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Photography
- Consumer
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- City & Regional
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Redesign
- Association / Nonprofit
- B2B
- Consumer
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Section Design
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Supplemental, Annual or One Shot
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Best Design – Table of Contents
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Typography
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Visual Storytelling
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Website Design
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Website Redesign / Relaunch
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.
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?
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 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.
