Please join us to celebrate the best in scholarly publishing at the inaugural EPIC Awards Celebration and Dinner
Thursday, May 29, 2025
7:30 – 9:30 pm ET | Hilton Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
Honoring outstanding achievements across publications, marketing, media, tools and products, and visionary initiatives in scholarly publishing.
Buy your ticket—and bring your colleagues—for an awards show you won’t forget! Better yet, rally your organization to sponsor a table! It’s a meaningful way to show support for your team, thank your clients, and join the celebration of innovation and excellence in our field. This is more than a ceremony—it’s a moment of recognition, appreciation, and community.
Anna Jester (Wiley) and Gwen Weerts (SPIE), two dynamic figures in the scholarly publishing community, will bring energy and wit to the ceremony. They are ready to lead attendees through a celebratory evening like no other. With their blend of humor, insight, and deep connection to the industry, our hosts will guide us through an unforgettable night of recognition and inspiration.
“Co-hosting this event is an incredible opportunity to spotlight the talent and innovation in our professional community,” remarked Werts. “I look forward to seeing many organizations in our industry get what they deserve—an EPIC award!”
The EPIC Awards—Excellence in Publishing, Information Technology, and Communications—will shine a light on the individuals and teams driving innovation and impact across scholarly communications. Finalists span categories from technological innovation and DEIA initiatives to publishing excellence and cross-sector collaboration. Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere filled with laughter and a touch of sparkle, celebrating the trailblazers of today and tomorrow. This event is sure to leave you entertained—and inspired!
“I’m joyful to be co-emceeing this event, providing an incredible opportunity to recognize the forward-thinking experimentation and implementation that drives scholarly publishing,” said Jester. “Join us for an evening of laughter, celebration, and, of course, acronyms!”
Dress to impress, bring your team, and prepare to cheer—because when it’s your moment to shine, you’ll want to really feel it! Tickets are selling fast—get yours before May 22 and make history with us at the very first EPIC Awards.
