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Digital innovators urged to enter annual awards

Regional newspapers are being urged to enter industry awards which celebrate excellence in both print production and digital innovation.

The newsawards, formerly known as The Newspaper Awards, is welcoming submissions ahead of its 2017 ceremony.

Categories on offer include Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year, Weekly Newspaper of the Year and Regional Supplement/Magazine of the Year.

Awards will also be presented for digital work including News Website of the Year and Best Use of User Generated Content.

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Gary Cullum, director of the awards, said: “This year’s entry form has some significant changes to judging criteria and I strongly urge everyone to read the 2017 entry requirements very carefully to ensure that all criteria are met.”

The results of newsawards 2017 will be announced at the 21st annual gala dinner on Wednesday 5 April at the London Lancaster.

The closing date for entries is 27 January 2017 and entry forms can be downloaded here.