Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that support total readiness in public safety, is proud to announce that Lexipol Media Group has been named a finalist in 10 categories of the 2025 Eddie & Ozzie Awards. This year is a particularly exciting milestone because every entry the Lexipol editorial team submitted was recognized.
The Eddie & Ozzie Awards are a long-standing program recognizing outstanding achievement in editorial content and design. This year’s recognition highlights the breadth of Lexipol’s coverage across law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and lifestyle resources for first responders. The nominated projects represent impactful journalism, thought leadership, wellness initiatives, and innovative storytelling that serve millions of public safety professionals nationwide.
“Being named a finalist in every category we submitted this year is a testament to the dedication and talent of our editorial teams,” says Rob Schneider, president of Lexipol Media Group. “Our mission has always been to provide public safety professionals with the timely, impactful, and inspiring content they need, and this recognition reflects the powerful work being done across all our brands.”
The following projects were honored as 2025 finalists:
- Overall Digital Brand Extension: Off Duty – Life Beyond the Uniform
Led by Nancy Perry, Janelle Foskett, Kerri Hatt, Sarah Calams, Rachel Engel, and Sarah Roebuck, the Off Duty initiative expands Lexipol Media Group’s reach beyond the workplace, offering first responders valuable content on wellness, personal finance, family, and retirement. This digital brand extension highlights the reality that even off duty, first responders remain “always on,” while providing resources that promote their long-term health, resilience, and success. - Editorial That Drives Impactful Change: Police1 – Women in Law Enforcement
With leadership from Senior Editor Sarah Calams and Editor-in-Chief Nancy Perry, the Women in Law Enforcement series amplifies the voices of female officers by spotlighting recruitment strategies, leadership development, and cultural change within the profession. This work drives meaningful conversations on inclusion and representation while inspiring agencies nationwide to build a stronger, more diverse workforce. - Newsletter: Off Duty – Life Beyond the Uniform
Created under the editorial guidance of Rachel Engel and Sarah Calams, the Off Duty Newsletter is distributed across Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, and Corrections1 to connect first responders with curated articles on health, fitness, and life outside of work. Designed to provide well-rounded content that goes beyond policy and training, the newsletter delivers inspirational stories and tactical strategies that support the mental, physical, and financial well-being of professionals across more than 8,000 agencies and municipalities - Planned or On Location Coverage: Police1 – National Police Week
Sarah Calams and Nancy Perry work on Police1’s coverage of National Police Week brought the emotion and tradition of this annual event to readers nationwide. Through on-location reporting, moving personal stories, and multimedia elements, the coverage honored fallen officers and ensured the significance of the week resonated far beyond Washington, D.C. - Profile or Q&A (B2B): ‘Don’t let USFA go back in the shadows’: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s message to fire service leaders (FireRescue1)
Written by Senior Editor Rachel Engel, this in-depth interview with U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell offers a rare glimpse into her leadership reflections and urgent calls to action before stepping down from her role. The profile provided fire service leaders with vital perspective on data modernization, federal advocacy, and the future of the fire service. - Single Article (B2B, General): From New York to Los Angeles: A fallen 9/11 officer’s legacy lives on (Police1) Authored by Senior Editor Sarah Calams, this feature honors the legacy of Port Authority Police Officer Dominick Pezzulo, who gave his life on 9/11. By telling the story of his friend, LAPD Officer Joe Cirrito, the article highlights the lasting impact of sacrifice and the inspiration it continues to provide to today’s law enforcement officers.
- Supplemental, Annual or One Shot (B2B): 25 on 2025: A Police Leadership Playbook (Police1)
Developed under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Nancy Perry, the 25 on 2025 playbook provides law enforcement leaders with forward-looking strategies on technology, officer wellness, recruitment, and community engagement. This in-depth guide equips chiefs, sheriffs, and frontline leaders with actionable insights to strengthen their agencies for the challenges ahead. - Supplemental, Annual or One Shot (B2B): What Firefighters Want in 2024 – Digital Edition (FireRescue1)
Led by Editor-in-Chief Janelle Foskett, the What Firefighters Want digital edition delivers data-driven insights into firefighter morale, leadership, and retention. By combining survey results with expert analysis, the report equips fire service leaders with practical strategies to improve culture, build trust, and retain top talent. - Video (B2B): The Overrun Podcast & Blog (EMS1)
Hosted by Ed Bauter and Daniel Schwester, The Overrun Podcast & Blog tackles some of the toughest issues in EMS through case debriefs, expert discussion, and practical lessons. From 24-hour shift risks to disaster response, the series provides meaningful takeaways that help EMS professionals improve safety and patient outcomes. - Outstanding News Coverage – Digital, Print or Video (Political News): Corrections1 – NY CO Strike
Reported by News Editor Sarah Roebuck, Corrections1’s comprehensive coverage of the New York corrections officer strike provided timely updates and diverse perspectives on one of the largest labor disputes in corrections history. The reporting captures the high stakes, policy implications, and human impact of the strike, ensuring correctional professionals nationwide had access to accurate, balanced information.
With 3.5 million monthly page views and an audience of more than 600,000 newsletter subscribers, Lexipol Media Group delivers timely, relevant content that informs and supports public safety professionals and local government officials across the country.
Winners will be announced on Nov. 12, 2025, at the annual Eddie & Ozzie Awards Gala in New York City. See the complete list of finalists here.
