The Glasgow Herald, Aberdeen Evening Express and the Press & Journal could be among the winners of the Scottish Press Awards later this year. A number of journalists from all three, as well as the Sunday Herald and Edinburgh Evening
Royal award announced for community writing
Young journalists are once again being asked to send their good news community-based stories for the Prince’s Trust Local Reporting Award. The contest is to reflect positive reporting by and about young people, and what they achieve in their communities.
Columnist notches up another honour
An award-winning writer has added to his collection of honours by being named as a top nature writer in the This Britain contest. Trevor Beer, of the Western Morning News, was awarded the MBE in January for services to journalism
Medical writing secures award
The medical correspondent of the Irish Times, Dr Muiris Houston, has been named Irish medical journalist of the year. He was honoured at the GSK Irish Medical Media Awards, which were presented at Dublin Castle. The judging panel said his
Scottish media celebrate
The Sunday Herald is celebrating after picking up three top honours at the Scottish BT Media Awards – including the region’s Newspaper of the Year title. Meanwhile its home affairs editor Neil Mackay picked up the Daily News Journalist of
Communicating with the communicators
The online company magazine for Archant staff has scooped a top national accolade. Archant Network won an Award of excellence in the Internal Newsmagazine category of the British Association of Communicators in Business awards. Editor Keith Morris picked up the
Celebrations as journalists scoop annual awards
The Yorkshire Post has been named Daily Newspaper of the Year by Regional Independent Newspapers for its sparkling editorial content. The Yorkshire Evening Post, also owned by RIM, came a close second. Both awards were announced at the company’s annual
Circulation triumphs are rewarded
The partying continued into the night as Newsquest celebrated success at the group’s 2001 Newspaper Sales, Letterbox and Distribution Awards. Chief executive Paul Davidson handed over the prizes in the ceremony at the Royal Court Hotel, Coventry. The evening was
Echo is 'Daily Newspaper of the Year'
The Express and Echo, Exeter, has been named Daily Newspaper of the Year at the 2001 South West BT Media Awards. One of its journalists, Emma Slee, also picked up an award for work she did while at the North
Echo rewarded for capturing city's energy
The Liverpool Echo has been crowned Trinity Mirror’s Daily Newspaper of the Year. The Echo was up against Wales on Sunday and The Journal – both highly commended for the sought-after award. The judges were impressed with the way the
Western Mail scoops Daily Newspaper title – again!
The Western Mail has scooped the Daily Newspaper of the Year title at the Welsh BT Media Awards for the fourth time in the competition’s history. It previously scooped the honour in 1992, 1999 and 2000. There was also a
Regionals scoop top industry awards
Regional newspapers were among the winners at this year’s Association of Circulation Executives Press Awards announced in London. The awards recognise the work of circulation and distribution staff within the newspaper and magazine industry, and there were two categories specifically
Post scoops award for third year in a row
The Yorkshire Post has scooped the BT Northern Daily Newspaper of the Year title for the third successive year. The award was one of 13 handed out to the best of the media in the North of England during a
'Teamwork' win for weekly
The Croydon Guardian and Redhill & Reigate Life have scooped a prestigious award for “best use of teamwork” at the Best of Business Awards 2002. The papers, both based at Newsquest’s Purley office, beat competition from two other finalists in
Scottish press honoured
The Edinburgh Evening News has been named Newspaper of the Year at this year’s Royal Bank of Scotland Awards in Glasgow. The newspaper also won the Best News Coverage category. Ian Stewart, acting editor of the Evening News, said: “This
2002 Newspaper Awards
Regional newspapers will be competing against their national rivals at the 2002 Newspaper Awards. Shortlisted nominations for the event have now been announced, and the winners will be revealed at a prestigious awards ceremony at The Dorchester on London’s Park