First Days, the official journal of the American First Day Cover Society, received a Gold medal in the 50th annual literature competition at CHICAGOPEX 2016, November 18-20, 2016.

The judges were evaluating the 2015 issues of the magazine, which were edited by Al Starkweather. Starkweather, in his first year as editor of the journal, gave First Days a bold new look that has been well received.

Congratulations, Al!