Entries are now being invited for the EDF Energy London and South of England Media Awards 2008.

The awards, run in association with HoldtheFrontPage, are open to print and broadcast journalists working in Dorset, Hampshire, Kent, London, Surrey and East and West Sussex.

There are 20 categories to enter, and newspaper staff can enter as many relevant categories as they wish, with no entry fee.

Categories for individuals include:

Print Journalist of the Year (Daily)
Print Journalist of the Year (Weekly)
Radio Journalist of the Year
Television Journalist of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Feature Writer of the Year
News Photographer of the Year
Sports Journalist of the Year
Business Journalist of the Year
Environmental Journalist of the Year
Columnist of the Year
Designer of the Year (new)

Categories for newspapers and broadcasting companies comprise:

Daily Newspaper of the Year
Weekly Newspaper of the Year (Paid-for)
Weekly Newspaper of the Year (Free)
Front Page of the Year
Radio News/Current Affairs Programme of the Year
Television News/Current Affairs Programme of the Year
Website of the Year
Community Campaign of the Year

Invitations are going out to journalists and businesses across the region to attract the very best work from regional newspapers, radio and television.

The entry form can be downloaded now here.

The form contains some guidelines to help you enter and each entry must be accompanied by a separate entry form, endorsed by the relevant company executive.

Award winners will receive a certificate and individual journalists who win will receive a £100 prize.

Last year’s event attracted more than 250 entries from over 50 publications and broadcasters.

HoldtheFrontPage acting publisher Paul Linford, said: “After last year’s success, we’re hoping journalists will once again be able to send in their work to show off the wealth of talent in this region.

“The articles and clips last year showed how our local news outlets can match the very best in terms of subject matter, writing, depth and grabbing the attention of readers, viewers and listeners.

“We’re now looking forward to seeing what made the news during the past 12 months.”

The awards event itself will be in October where lunch will be provided courtesy of EDF Energy, one of the largest energy companies in the UK.

A top sporting personality is being lined up to present the awards.

Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday August 15, and should be sent to:

Paul Linford
HoldtheFrontPage, AN Digital
Northcliffe House
Meadow Road
Derby
DE1 2BH

Questions or queries about the awards or the event itself should be e-mailed to [email protected] with ‘EDF Energy Awards’ in the subject line or [email protected]

Comments

Ivy Likes (05/08/2008 19:55:30)
What on Earth is Dorset doing in the same region as London and Kent?
Does EDF Energy have no geographical knowledge at all?
Just look at a map of England for God’s sake.
If Dorset isn’t in the South West then I’m a Dutchman.