Anglers Journal, the highly regarded quarterly fishing publication, was recognized for its editorial content and design in the 2024 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. The Winter ’24 issue of Anglers Journal won top honors in the Sports / Recreation category.

“To win a Folio Eddie Award is a great honor for our team of editors and contributors. Our niche fishing publication beat out some heavy hitters in the mainstream publishing world. It’s a great testament to the editorial team’s vision and dedication to storytelling,” said the magazine’s Editor-In-Chief, Charlie Levine. 

The Winter 2024 issue of Anglers Journal was awarded for its quality of writing, photography use and layout design in the Sports / Recreation category of the FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, beating out a number of well-regarded publications in the sports world. 

The FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards celebrate peer-to-peer recognition, shining a light on the industry’s top editorial and design talents for their creativity, innovation, and dedication. Each year, the publishing community gathers to honor these achievements and support the creatives who drive the industry forward.

“While digital transformation continues to reshape how we interact with content, the desire for tactile print remains strong,” said Becky Peck, Group Publisher, Folio. “In this competitive landscape, delivering exceptional content and design is key to cutting through the noise, whether your platform is print, digital, or a hybrid. It’s inspiring to see these creative talents push boundaries, elevate their craft, and produce work that truly resonates with audiences, earning them this prestigious recognition.”

Over 1,000 entries were received across nearly 80 categories. Finalists represent the highest-scoring entries per category, adjudicated by qualified editorial and design professionals. Eddie & Ozzie Awards is the most prestigious recognition program in the publishing community. There’s a place in the spotlight for every digital publication, magazine, regional title, association and brand, recognizing excellence in editorial content creation and design.

Two other AIM Marine Group publications were awarded Honorable Mention from the 2024 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards: the Yachts International “Water Music” article and Passagemaker’s “Big Cats, Big Adventure.” The AIM Home Group publication, Writer’s Digest was also awarded Honorable Mention in two categories; consumer profile and consumer website WritersDigest.com.