News & Media 'AOPA Pilot' wins awards

'AOPA Pilot' wins awards

Recognized for editorial excellence

October 7, 2025 By Julie Summers Walker

AOPA Pilot received two gold awards in the annual “Eddies and Ozzies” magazine ceremony presented by Folio: The magazine for magazine management. The awards recognize magazines in a variety of categories in two tracks—editorial and design.

The moon and stars shine brightly in the night sky at a stargazing dome accommodation at the Summit at Big Bend glamping resort in Terlingua, Texas on Monday, April 15, 2024. Photo by Rebecca Boone.
The moon and stars shine brightly in the night sky at a stargazing dome accommodation at the Summit at Big Bend glamping resort in Terlingua, Texas on Monday, April 15, 2024. Photo by Rebecca Boone.

AOPA Pilot received two gold awards in the annual “Eddies and Ozzies” magazine ceremony presented by Folio: The magazine for magazine management. The awards recognize magazines in a variety of categories in two tracks—editorial and design. AOPA Pilot received the 2025 Eddie award (in the nonprofit and association magazine category) for a series of articles, "Star Struck" and "Flying for Barbecue," by Senior Features Editor Julie Summers Walker, along with a 2025 Eddie (in the single-article by a nonprofit or association publication category) for "Wings of the Iditarod" by Features Editor Alicia Herron.

A combination platter at the Pik ’n Pig awaits pilots who can fly through North Carolina’s Piedmont region for a variety of styles while visiting in Carthage, North Carolina, August 20-23, 2024. Photo by David Tulis.
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A combination platter at the Pik ’n Pig awaits pilots who can fly through North Carolina’s Piedmont region for a variety of styles while visiting in Carthage, North Carolina, August 20-23, 2024. Photo by David Tulis.

AOPA Pilot was a finalist in several other 2025 award categories including the November 2024 issue, design for "A Very Special Day" in the August 2024 issue, design of the February 2025 issue, and photography by AOPA Director of Photography Chris Rose in "Wings of the Iditarod."

AOPA Pilot has been recognized by Folio many times over the years. The annual competition receives entries from more than 125 magazines across the country. AOPA Pilot often competes with titles such as AARP: The Magazine, National Geographic, and Nature Conservancy Magazine.

Iditarod Air Force pilots report their canine passengers are generally among the most well-behaved, pleasant company one could want. Photo by Chris Rose.
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Iditarod Air Force pilots report their canine passengers are generally among the most well-behaved, pleasant company one could want. Photo by Chris Rose.
Julie Walker
Julie Summers Walker
AOPA Senior Features Editor
AOPA Senior Features Editor Julie Summers Walker joined AOPA in 1998. She is a student pilot still working toward her solo.
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