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Media Awards Stories 2007

Editor's charity and journalism work is rewarded with MBE
Shrewsbury and North Shropshire Chronicle man has helped raise £4m during his career

Global Health awards are open for entries
Plus: Daily Echo campaign gets international backing, and more regional press news in brief

Article on Scottish prejudice nets reporter European prize
Accolade given by European Commission's "For Diversity. Against Discrimination" Journalism Awards

Time running out for press award nominations
Just a month left to collate cuttings for 2008 Scottish journalism contest

Double for Herts newspaper in regional awards ceremony
Newsquest recognises achievements of editorial staff in N London and Herts division

Archant celebrates achievements at annual awards event
Regional news publisher singles out the company's best for recognition

Johnston Press holds first-ever Northern Ireland press awards
News Letter and Derry Journal among the major winners

Plain English award for Westcountry newspaper
Winner is "well-designed and laid out and reports in language which is easy to understand"

Police commendation for local newspaper's crime reporter
"Reporting inspired the confidence of staff at all levels" across police unit

Tamworth Herald and Kent on Sunday win top gongs at press awards
Click through for the winners and runners-up from last night's event

Judges named for EDF Energy East of England Media Awards
Countdown begins as entry deadline nears for holdthefrontpage contest

A true kiss and tell? Sports writer's book on Clough scoops £20,000 prize
Former Forest reporter's bid to tell all - Provided You Don't Kiss Me - wows the judges

Northern media talent recognised at annual awards
The Journal takes top spot as business awards widen their reach

Mail crowned Yorkshire's best for fourth time
Hull & East Riding Mail wins crown for fourth time in five years

Seven gongs for university at Guardian Student Media Awards
Future talent is recognised by premier awards series for students

Sunday Mercury scoops top prize at awards ceremony
Sentinel defeated by weekly title after four years at the top - click through to read the full winners' list

Midlands Media Awards shortlist is revealed
Birmingham Press Club announces who's battling it out for its annual regional contest

Regional press reporters scoop medical journalism gongs
"In-depth analysis" and "vivid illustration" on health topics bring rewards for writers

Baldy's Blog scoops international prize for regional press writer
Award handed out for the best medical or health issue at the 2007 Weblog Awards

Get ready for the EDF Energy East of England Media Awards 2007
Race is on for journalists to stake their claim on a prize for outstanding work

Prize for former MEN writer's 'bold and informative' coverage
Transport issues bring talanted writer a second award in his field

Freelance journalist lifts diversity award for travellers article
Article 'Pursued by Prejudice' impresses panel of judges

Weekly newspapers eye the prize as NS shortlist is revealed
Find out who all the nominees are in prestigious industry awards

Shortlist revealed for student media awards
Talent from universities across the UK on show at Guardian-run event

Argus scoops five at EDF Energy media awards
All the news from the EDF Energy London and the South of England Media Awards 2007

Newspaper's mental health fight wins media prize
South London Press honoured for work to try to save 24-hour emergency clinic

Jimmy Hill to present EDF Energy Media Awards

Shortlist announced for Yorkshire Press Awards
Find out who is in the running for a prize as the county's best journalism talent is honoured

Charity honours Mercury with top award
Newspaper's "invaluable support" is recognised as reader interest drives animal welfare coverage

Regional press writer shares Paul Foot Award
Judges announce two worthy winners from opposite ends of the investigative journalism spectrum

Leukaemia fight journalist wins top award for candid blog
Judges praise Baldy's Blog writer for tackling complex issues in an accessible and readable way

Digital excellence recognised at local media awards
Online investment from local newspaper groups helps winners strike gold

High praise for regional press as shortlist for Paul Foot Award is revealed
Local journalists make up three of final shortlist of seven as judges hail high quality investigative work

Regional news hack scoops national MoD award
South Yorkshire Times man penned series of interviews with war veterans

Widgets and bingo are key to making the future happen, say web publishers
Judges single out GazetteLive.co.uk for praise at AOP Online Publishing Awards

Press Club gets set for New York-style media awards
Last call for entries ahead of ceremony in 'Central Park'

Record-breaking entry for EDF Energy Media Awards - shortlist revealed
Argus tops the list of contenders as spotlight falls on London and the South of England

Euro-diversity award offers travel bursary prize
Research trip to a country of your choice is up for grabs

Entries sought for reporting asylum awards
Contest will reward good practice in the coverage of refugee and asylum issues

Regional journalists vie for health writing award and £1,000 prize pot
Journalists from Huddersfield Examiner and South Wales Evening Post make contest shortlist

South London Press in line for mental health reporting prize
Paper's fight to save 24-hour clinic wins recognition

Drink beer? Love beer? Now's your chance to write about it
Category prizes of £1,000 are up for grabs in contest run by the British Guild of Beer Writers

Panto project brings business award nomination for West Briton
Partnership has seen paper work with young people through education workshops

Holdthefrontpage secures digital media awards nomination
HTFP wins place on shortlist for a prize at the Newspaper Society's annual awards

Regionals bid for glory in online publishing awards
Evening Gazette and MEN among the nominations at event for digital publishing excellence

Sub-editor is remembered with new Mail award
Geoff Fielding Memorial Trophy will honour staff who make an outstanding contribution

Judging line-up for EDF Energy London & South Media Awards
Entries flooding in - but deadline falls on Friday:
Act now to get your entry in

Photographer honoured with award in memory of former newsman
Evening Courier lensman receives the Arnie Woods Award

EDF Energy London and South of England media awards open for entry
Entry form is now online - you've got to be in it to win it

EDF Energy London and South of England media awards open for entry

Yorkshire Post writer is Regional Journalist of the Year
Conal Gregory claims top prize from British Insurance Brokers' Association

Call for entries to EDF Energy London and South of England media awards
It is time to dig out your cuttings for free-to-enter contest held in association with HTFP

National charity honours work of local press
South Wales Evening Post and Derbyshire Times are praised for coverage of animal welfare issues

Tim Gopsill wins top award for union magazine work
Journalist is singled out for praise for challenging media stereotypes

Court case probe wins national award for education writer
Investigation into rogue child minders is praised

Scottish media praised for coverage of asylum issues
Find out how the Sunday Herald, Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman impressed the judges

Sister papers are big winners at North West Newspaper Awards
Cumbrian Newspapers' triple win sets the pace at regional awards event

Reporting contest offers £7,000 prize pot
Judges will be looking for accuracy, good writing skills and journalistic ability

EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007: In pictures
See all the winners collect their awards

What the judges said: EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007
Judging panel gives the low-down on who shone at this year's contest

Regional press snappers in line for Picture Editors' Awards glory
Judges reveal their favourites after more than 8,500 images were received for prestigious event

EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007: The winners

Evening Post is the big winner at EDF Energy South West Media Awards
Bristol title tops winners' list with four gongs - find out who else scooped an award here

Journalist wins new writers prize for debut novel
Former features editor/sub wins the Joan Hessayon Award

Awards handed to Scotland's emerging industry talent
Students win prizes at two key journalism events

Nominees revealed for North West Newspaper Awards
Journalists from Liverpool, Blackburn, Oldham and Manchester in with a shout for glory

Regional press writers given chance to grab share of £23,000 prize pot
Dedicated category for Regional Journalist of the Year in finance-related awards

Journalist scoops international poetry prize
Former chief sub will see his work published next month

Nominations sought for Mental Health Media Awards
Have you written about mental health issues? You could find yourself up for an award

Prizes awarded for best NCE performances
Four journalists have been singled out for awards on the back of how they fared

Broadcasters line up in EDF Media Awards shortlist
Find out who caught the judges' attention and who will be competing at next month's event

Regional writer's 'informative and sympathetic' reporting is praised
Chief reporter shortlisted alongside national colleagues for top award

Picture Editors' Awards to go ahead: entries now being accepted
Support from sponsors allows prestigious contest to press head for June event

Echo's Michelle Fiddler leads the field at regional press awards
Click to find all the winners from the Merseyside Media Network event

The Journal takes North East newspaper crown
Seven trophies for Newcastle paper as best in the business celebrate

Echo editor awarded humanitarian reporting prize
Contribution from journalists praised as Rotary picks a winner

Nominees for the EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007

Shortlist revealed for EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007
Evening Post, Western Daily Press and Express & Echo lead the field for 2007 awards nominations

More than 60 journalists in running for Tom Cordner prizes
North east press awards nominees were chosen from more than 300 entries

Regional titles scoop top prizes at Newspaper Awards
Plaudits for MEN, Oxford Times and Sunday Herald as Tim Bowdler is named Personality of the Year

Herald and Times staff among top winners at Scottish Press Awards
Full list of winners revealed as Daily Record takes top prize

Competition offers budding hacks chance to get foot in industry door
National news journalists will be judges in contest which offers work experience and cash prizes

EDF Energy South West Media Awards are still open for entry
The deadline is fast approaching for entries to this year's EDF Energy South West Media Awards

Search for student talent offers foot in the industry door
Herald offers four-week paid placement for Scottish Student Press Awards winner

Reporter scoops top award after sharing experiences of epilepsy
Personal account is praised for exploding some of the myths and stigma that surround condition

Irish press and broadcasters honoured at CIPR media event
Irish News and Impartial Reporter are among those to receive judges' praise and prizes

Mother can be identified after court lifts anonymity order on child
"Ability to write a fair and accurate report of court proceedings, including names, is fundamental"

Commuter Herald wins Free Newspaper of the Year gong
Paper's concept impresses the judges. Plus a win for The Portsmouth News - see the full honour roll here

Journalism prize for reporter Tristan
Judges praise writer who tackled social stigma surrounding epilepsy

Judging line-up revealed for EDF Energy South West Media Awards
Find out which industry experts will be deciding on this year's contest

Winners announced for Newspaper Society's annual editorial awards
Evening Times scoops top prize - plus all the other highlights

MEN and Chronicle's Polish edition up for industry contribution gong
Find out the regional press nominees in the 2007 Newspaper Awards

Herald writer does the double at sports awards
Two top national awards make their way to regional press man's desk

Six-month paid Times placement up for grabs in photography contest
Competition winner will work alongside national press professionals

Shortlist revealed for EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007
There are just six weeks to get your best work in - so download the entry form now

£10,000 prize pot on offer for investigative journalism work
Journalists and news teams are invited to enter this year's Paul Foot Award

Awards to honour best in journalism across South West
EDF Energy and HoldtheFrontPage today launches the third South West Media Awards

Echo reporter named outstanding trainee
Twenty-two-year-old is to receive the James Arlott Memorial Award

Scottish Press Awards shortlist announced
See who has made the cut in 18 categories ahead of next month's final

Former EDP man scoops national TV award

Top prize goes to Powys County Times
Judges praise title for getting "to the heart of its community with grass root coverage"

Lancashire Telegraph named Daily Newspaper of the Year
Oxford Times and Sussex Leader are also among the winners as editorial efforts are recognised

Charity competition seeks articles on mental health issues
Find out how you could become the Mind Journalist of the Year

Budding journalists given chance to see their work published in the Herald
Contest seeks articles on asylum from student writers

Entries sought for Tom Cordner press awards
Prizes will be handed out in 20-plus categories in event in memory of former Hartlepool news editor

Inverness Courier chief reporter wins Journalist of the Year gong
Writer praised for way she tackled subjects such as cancer diagnosis and childhood sex abuse sufferers

Picture Editors' Awards could be saved
Proposal to host "photographers' Oscars" in Liverpool is among suggestions put forward

Messenger lifts new award as talent of Kent journalists is recognised
All the winners from the Shepherd Neame Kent Journalist of the Year Awards

Picture Editors' Awards cancelled for 2007 - future years in doubt
Lack of funding blamed as popular photography contest is scrapped

Herald writer scoops Workworld media award
"True all-rounder" is named Regional Newspaper Journalist of the Year

Former North Star editor to receive lifetime achievement award
Journalist who enjoyed a 40-year career wins prestigious Barron Trophy

Pictures and the judges' verdict on the EDF Energy East of England Awards

Shetland Times named best newspaper for second year
Weekly is praised for its excellent all round coverage and campaigning stance

Evening News triumphs at EDF Energy Media Awards