An awards event for newspapers in the Courier Printing and Publishing Co has celebrated success at the company.

Achievements at the Kent and Sussex Courier, Sevenoaks Chronicle, East Grinstead Courier and Thisiskent.co.uk were recognised.

The Courier Oscars 2006 Awards Evening was celebrated at The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells nand is a chance for the directors to make a tangible gesture of their appreciation for the efforts of all the staff.

Editorial award-winners include:

Scoop of the Year:
'Wildernesse School Bursar Theft' by Emma Lazenby

Team of the Year:
Editorial Department

Journalist of the Year:
Ian Read

Photograph of the Year:
Child at Funeral by Paul Viney

Production Journalist of the Year:
Jo Lewis

Pre-Press Person of the Year:
Donna Khelifi

Online:
Mike Brodie

Newcomer of the Year:
Jenna Pudelek, trainee reporter