The Folio Awards have been presented by the Fair Media Council since 1981. We recognize journalism and communications through a public-interest lens: accuracy, credibility, relevance, impact and public value. Our standard goes beyond excellence in craft to consider whether the work helped people better understand the world around them. Our judges include industry professionals and community leaders, bringing both professional expertise and public perspective to the process. That approach has earned the Folio Awards their reputation as the gold standard for the modern media landscape.