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Reporter of the Year - Phil Mills, The Argus, Brighton

The judges said: "An outstanding entry littered with exclusives which had the nationals scurrying to catch up."

Runner-up: Barry Nelson, The Northern Echo

Photographer of the year - Garry Atkinson, Evening Press,York

"A portfolio of consistently high quality work"

Runner-up: Stephen Garrett, Craven Herald, Jason Allen, Basingstoke Extra

Sports Writer of the Year - Matt Reeder, Swindon Evening Advertiser

"His entries deserve the highest praise and stood out as pieces of outstanding journalism."

Runner-up: Bernie Friend, Basildon/Southend Evening Echo

Trainee Reporter of the Year: Chris Weeks, Basildon/Southend Evening Echo

"Some brilliant news stories exploited with skill and professionalism, including getting some of the best quotes I've read for a long time."

Runner-up: Sonja Karlson, Lancashire Evening Telegraph

Feature Writer of the year: Barrie Hudson, Swindon Evening Advertiser

"A very varied entry, ranging from 'marital aids' to deep personal tragedy. This was a really good portfolio."

Runner-up: Angela Wintle, The Argus, Brighton

Website of the year: This Is York

"The real strength of this site is its range and depth of content, both editorial and commercial."

Runner-up: ThisisCheshire

Paid-For Weekly of the Year (over 72 pages):
News Shopper Series (left)

"The paper has got everything. Hard news, campaigns, nibs on every page, high story count, very good sport well laid-out."

Runner-up: Brighton and Hove Leader, Kidderminster Shuttle

Free Weekly Paper of the Year (under 72 pages):
Evesham Journal Series (right)

"…a clean, bright presentation in a paper packed with news and features, which would rival many paid-fors."

Runner-up: Thornton Citizen

Daily Newspaper of the Year: Evening Press, York

Runner-up: South Wales Argus

Paid-For Weekly Newspaper of the Year:
Somerset County Gazette (left)

"It has local news coverage that remains consistently good from major events through to village and school level, as well as an entertainments section that would beat many daily titles. All this is presented in an accessible, colourful and lively way."

Runner-up: Watford Observer

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