(PRESS RELEASE) MONTCLAIR, NJ — PETS+ magazine is celebrating two finalist honors in the 2025 FOLIO Eddie & Ozzie Awards.
Editor-in-chief Pamela Mitchell has been named a finalist for Editor of the Year, one of the most prestigious individual honors in the competition. In addition, the July–August 2024 issue of PETS+ was recognized in the Eddies > Full Issue > B2B > Enthusiast / Sports / Special Interest category.
“These honors are a testament to Pamela’s leadership and to the PETS+ team’s commitment to delivering content that excites and informs pet industry professionals,” says David Squires, group editorial director of parent company SmartWork Media.
Top winners will be announced during a ceremony Oct. 6 in New York City. The Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards program is among the most prestigious in the publishing community. From the awards entry website: It recognizes “excellence in editorial content and design across print and digital media. The Eddie & Ozzie Awards are recognized industry-wide, receiving applications in the thousands annually from publications around the globe. Categories range in topics from articles, essays and full-issue magazines to blogs, podcasts and video content to cover design, graphic design, illustration, photography and more.”

SmartWork Media’s other 2025 finalists include:
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- INSTORE: August 2024 issue (Full Issue > B2B > Retail); “The Diamond Dilemma” by Eileen McClelland (Single Article > B2B > General)
- INVISION: June 2024 issue (Full Issue > B2B > Healthcare / Medical / Pharma); “Get Uncomfortable” by Chris Burslem (Single Article > Healthcare / Nursing)
- VMSD: July–August 2024 issue (Full Issue > B2B > Retail)
- Signs of the Times: “Big Survey” feature design by Victor Cantal and Ralph Bagares (Ozzies > Feature Design > B2B > Retail, Trade & Industrial)