Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that support total readiness in public safety, has been named a finalist in four categories in the 2026 American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Azbee Awards, recognizing outstanding editorial work across Lexipol Media Group’s industry news sites.
The Azbee Awards honor excellence in business-to-business journalism, recognizing high-quality reporting, analysis and multimedia storytelling across digital and print platforms. Finalists are selected through a competitive judging process that evaluates editorial impact, relevance to professional audiences, and the quality of reporting and production.
Lexipol Media Group’s 2026 Azbee Award finalists include:
- Best Online – Podcast (Industry): EMS1
“Rainn Wilson on ‘Code 3’ and the brutal beauty of EMS life”
Hosted by Rob Lawrence, this episode of the EMS One-Stop podcast explores the realities of emergency medical services through a conversation with actor Rainn Wilson about his role portraying a paramedic in the film Code 3. The discussion highlights the emotional demands of EMS work, from burnout and mental health to the deeply human moments responders encounter on every shift.
- Best All Content – Government Coverage: FireRescue1
“Government Decisions That Shape the Fire Service”
This series of reporting examines how federal policy and agency decisions affect firefighter safety, funding, and national preparedness. Through investigative reporting, expert interviews, and timeline reporting that tracks key federal decisions, FireRescue1 translates complex government developments into practical insights for fire service leaders.
- Best Online – Single Topic Coverage (Industry): Police1
“Women in Law Enforcement”
This multi-format series explores the experiences, challenges, and leadership contributions of women across the policing profession. Through features, interviews, podcasts, and data-driven reporting, Police1 highlights career advancement, workplace culture and the evolving role of women in modern law enforcement.
- Best Online – Video Series: Police1
“The Brief: Wellness Edition”
This video series brings timely conversations about officer wellness directly to law enforcement audiences. Featuring discussions between clinician and former officer Emily Hitchings and Police1 Editorial Director Greg Friese, the series addresses complex topics such as trauma recovery, mental health treatment, and resilience in policing.
“We’re incredibly proud of the detailed research and dedication our editorial teams bring to every piece they produce,” said Rob Schneider, president of Lexipol Media Group. “Public safety leaders rely on our reporting to help them understand the issues shaping their profession and make informed decisions for their agencies. Recognition like this reflects the care our journalists take to ensure that readers can depend on our content as a trusted resource.”
Lexipol Media Group’s industry news sites, Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Corrections1 and Gov1, serve as leading information resources for public safety professionals and government leaders across the United States, reaching more than 700,000 subscribers and generating an average of 3 million page views each month.
Azbee Award winners will be announced later this year. To learn more and view the full list of finalists, visit the ASBPE Azbee Awards website.
