Awards
There are now an ever-increasing number of regional and national industry awards providing recognition for the hard work journalists put in to producing newspapers each day.
HoldtheFrontPage helps run two major awards schemes – the UK-wide Society of Editors’ Regional Press Awards, and the EDF Energy Regional Media Awards which cover the South West, East of England and London and South-East regions.
Whatever the award, whether it be for specialist writing or UK-wide events, we will strive to cover them in this section.
June 25, 2007
North West newspapers' anticipation grows
Newsrooms across the North West are buzzing after the announcement of the nominees for this year’s BNFL Newspaper Awards. The Lancashire Evening Post could be…
June 25, 2007
Floods coverage secures international accolade
The Evening Press at York has been recognised by its American owners for the way it handled the November floods crisis. The paper has won…
June 25, 2007
New Media Awards shortlist is published
The nominations for this year’s Newspaper Society New Media Awards have been announced, ahead of next month’s New Media Conference and Awards ceremony. Niche sites,…
June 25, 2007
Trevor's commitment is honoured at awards
A westcountry columnist’s dedication to conservation has been recognised at a national awards ceremony. Trevor Beer, who writes a daily Nature Watch column for the…
June 25, 2007
More gongs for Don!
Matlock Mercury editor Don Hale has been presented with two more awards. One is the prestigious Freedom of the Press award at the London Press…
June 25, 2007
The Journal is North East Newspaper of the Year
The Journal has been named the North East Newspaper of the Year in the annual Tom Cordner North East Press Awards. The Newcastle paper also…
June 25, 2007
Surprise award for journalists' champion
Journalist and NUJ stalwart John Bailey unexpectedly found himself on the receiving end at the annual North East Press Awards which he co-founded and has…
June 25, 2007
President's Prize awarded to Fred Johnston
Johnston Press chief executive Fred Johnston CBE was presented with the Newspaper Society’s prestigious President’s Prize at the Society AGM. As well as his role…
June 25, 2007
Lifetime award for former newspaper proprietor
A special award has been given to the former chairman of the Bolton Evening News for a lifetime of dedication to the town. Marcus Tillotson…
June 25, 2007
Local Reporting reward
The Prince’s Trust Local Reporting Award 2001 is to be launched during Local Newspaper Week in May. The award recognises excellence in local reporting, with…
June 25, 2007
Race award for Yorkshire stories
Writing about race issues has won a national award for Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Peter Lazenby. He was honoured at the Commission for Racial Equality’s…
June 25, 2007
Community award for "hackery"
Derby Evening Telegraph contributor Jim Brennan is to receive an award for his contribution to the community through journalism. He is one of six people…
June 25, 2007
Awards reach 20th year
The Transco North East Press Awards is celebrating its 20th year with a presentation night and dinner on May 12. The 25 awards are open…
June 25, 2007
Chron is rewarded for community work
A Lancashire newspaper is making the news by being rewarded for its unsung work in the community. The Oldham Chronicle was chosen by Oldham Rotary…
June 25, 2007
"Nice chap" triumphs at awards
Page 1 of 2 North London Guardian Newspapers has held the company’s annual awards ceremony, with a “thoroughly nice chap” winning the Commitment Award. MD…
