the gold standard
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Folio Awards

The call for entries opens every year on Sept. 1 with the final entry deadline of Feb. 1. All are eligible.

Reserve for June 12 Folio Awards

NBC 4 New York’s David Ushery emcees the 2025 Folio Awards, one of the metro area’s buzziest events, on June 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the historic The Garden City Hotel.

This year’s event will be dedicated to WCBS Newsradio 880. Awards presenters include PIX11’s Hazel Sanchez and Dan Mannarino. Much more to come!

Our 2025 Distinguished Service Award honorees, commemorating longstanding commitment in service to community:

WABC 77  – Accepting John Catsimatidis, Owner, Red Apple Media Group

WNYW/FOX 5 – Accepting Emad Asghar, News Director

Reserve tickets, tables and magazine ads now. Folio draws hundreds of media, leaders and influencers as we honor the best in news and media. Space is limited.

About the Folio Awards

The Fair Media Council Folio Awards are the Gold Standard for the Modern Media Landscape. Due to FMC’s rigorous judging process, earning a Folio is a prestigious award that puts winners on the A-List with the best in the industry. The FMC Folio Awards luncheon brings together a legendary crowd for a buzzy celebration unlike any other media event in the country.

Introducing Folio Awards Signature Categories

For News

For Social Media

All May Enter the Folio Awards

In the news categories, national news, New York metro regional news, and Long Island hyperlocal news by professionals and students may be entered.

In the social media categories: All U.S.-based organizations are eligible to enter. We seek social media and corporate communications that educate, enlighten, or inspire.

Now Accepting Lifetime Award Nominations

For News

For Social Media

Legends & Legacies

Pat Milton, CBS News; Michael Powell, The Atlantic; Tim Scheld, WCBS Newsradio 880, and Rita Ciolli, Newsday, are among the most recent and worthy recipients of the Fair Media Council Lifetime Achievement Award in News. 

We now also accept nominations to recognize outstanding lifetime achievement in digital media.

New Categories for a Modern Media Landscape

For News

For Social Media

Entering is Easy

Have 10 minutes? That’s about all it takes to enter into one of the most prestigious news and media contests in the country. 

2024 Winners

The best in news and social media from around the country enter the Fair Media Council Folio Awards.

Best in News

Enterprise News Reporting

Raw Story

Law Makers, Law Breakers
Nov.27, 2023
Alexandria Jacobson, Investigative Reporter
Dave Levinthal, Editor-in-Chief

Best Newscast

WABC-TV

Eyewitness News at 5 pm: Gilgo Beach Killings Arrest
July 14, 2023
Scott Matthews, Vice President of News

Best in Social Media

Best in Social by a Corporation

Snowflake

Social Demo of Snowpark for Data Engineering in Action
Snowflake Content Marketing Team

Best Newsletter by Nonprofit (Small)

New York Sea Grant

New York Coastlines
Paul Focazio, Communications Manager

Become a Sponsor or Supporter

Community champions and responsible corporate citizens sponsor our annual Folio Awards. Sponsorship not only offers high-visibility recognition but enhances a brand’s image by helping to combat one of the biggest issues of our time: The need for quality news and social media in an era of disinformation and fake news. Interested in sponsorship? Email info@fairmediacouncil.org

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