More than 200 editors, MDs and journalists gathered to see the best journalism talent from across Merseyside recognised at a new media awards scheme.

Winners of the Merseyside Media Network Journalism Awards were announced during a ceremony at Lime Street's Holiday Inn, with Daily Post feature writer and columnist David Charters topping the list of honours and being crowned Merseyside Journalist of the Year.

David also scooped the Feature Writer of the Year award, and collected a cash prize of £500 and a jade crystal plaque.

Other winners included Jane Woodhead from the Liverpool Echo who was named News Reporter of the Year; North West Business Insider editor Michael Taylor, who was named Business Journalist of the Year; and Martin Birchall from the Liverpool Echo who was crowned Photojournalist of the Year.

The event was sponsored by Littlewoods and the awards were presented by Mike Storey, leader of the city council.

A full list of winners is below:

Merseyside Journalist of the Year
David Charters, Liverpool Daily Post

News Reporter of the Year
Jane Woodhead, Liverpool Echo

Feature Writer of the Year
David Charters, Liverpool Daily Post

Newcomer of the Year
Lisa Miles, North West Business Insider;
Danielle Lawler, Mercury Press Agency;
Mark Hookham, Liverpool Daily Post

Designer of the Year
Gary Bainbridge, Liverpool Echo

Photojournalist of the Year
Martin Birchall, Liverpool Echo

Sports Journalist of the Year
Chris Beesley, Ellesmere Port Pioneer;
Alan Jewell, Liverpool FC magazine

Scoop of the Year
Radio City news team

Business Journalist of the Year
Michael Taylor, North West Business Insider

Awards for Excellence
Andy Gill BBC North West Tonight;
Billy Butler, BBC Radio Merseyside (broadcasting);
Joe Riley, Liverpool Echo (journalism)

International Awards for coverage of Iraq War
Rageh Omaar & BBC New Team - received by Mick Ord, Managing Editor Radio Merseyside;
Nick Pollard, editor of The Sky News Team;
ITN and in memory of Terry Lloyd, who was killed in the conflict - received by ITN's Emma Murphy

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