GAMS shines at FOLIO Awards with editorial, design honors

Great American Media Services (GAMS) is proud to announce that both its publications and team members received industry honors and were recognized among the best in publishing at the 2025 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, which celebrate editorial and design excellence across the media industry.

This year, GAMS earned three top honors, including two publication awards and one individual award:

• Coach & A.D. — InFocus: ASBA (Supplemental Design)

• Gift Shop® Plus — Celebrations & Occasions 2024 Digital Edition (Design)

• Carly McFadden, Editorial Director of the Year

These distinctions reflect the creativity, innovation and leadership that drive Great American Media Services’ diverse portfolio of brands serving the agriculture, retail and sports industries.

“We’re incredibly proud to see both our publications and our people recognized on a national stage,” said Matt McCallum, CEO of Great American Media Services. “Carly’s award is a well-deserved acknowledgment of her editorial vision, leadership and dedication. And the design wins for Coach & A.D. and Gift Shop® Plus highlight the outstanding creativity and teamwork that define our company. Together, they represent the very best of what we do — creating meaningful, high-quality content that informs and inspires our audiences.”

In addition to McFadden’s win, Allison McKenzie, creative director, and Wesley Sykes, sports group editorial director, both were named finalists in their respective categories — Art Director of the Year and Editor of the Year. Several of GAMS’ other titles were recognized as finalists in various editorial and design categories.

The recognition reinforces Great American Media Services’ commitment to producing exceptional content and design across all its brands, setting a standard of excellence throughout the industries it serves.

About Great American Media Services
Great American Media Services is home to trusted, industry-leading media brands serving agriculture, retail and sports. For more than 60 years, GAMS has delivered the news, insights and connections that drive success through its magazines, digital products and events. It also offers marketing services for businesses looking to connect with customers across platforms.