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, innovation, design and community service are among the areas recognised in the list. The New
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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 Western Morning News, was awarded the David Bellamy Prize by the British Conservation Society in
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 Awards, the other is for boosting the prestige of the Midlands. He successfully campaigned for
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 picked up several other awards, including the Business Prize, Health Prize and Scoop of the
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 helped to organise for the past 20 years. Colleagues gave a standing ovation and presented
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 at Johnston Press, he is also chairman of the Society’s political, editorial and regulatory affairs
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 was recognised at the inaugural ceremony of the local Man of the Year Awards when
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 a focus on inspiring stories involving young people, written by 14 to 30-year-olds. Entrants can
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 Race in the Media Awards for his work on covering the plight of Kosovan refugees
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 who will receive a Derby City Council Civic Award, after being nominated by the public
Grey Matters matters
An innovative monthly column dedicated to senior members of the community has won a national award. Grey Matters appears in the Lynn News, a twice-weekly newspaper in Norfolk. It was voted “best editorial idea” in a competition run by the
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 to all journalists working in the north-east. The entries are in and the judging is
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 Club as the winner of its Community Service Shield this year. The 146-year-old newspaper –
"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 Richard Byham dished out the gongs in the company’s Walthamstow HQ. David Jackman, editor of
Mail man is Personality of the Year
Burton Mail managing director Jim Black scooped a national award to be named Production Journal Personality of the Year at the 2001 Newspaper Awards in London. He received the award for his role in developing and implementing AdFast, the regional
Scottish press honoured
The winners of this year’s Royal Bank of Scotland Press Awards have been announced. The Sunday Herald has won the Newspaper of the Year title, along with the award for Best Foreign Coverage. Sunday Herald editor Andrew Jaspan said: “This