THE 2022 WINNERS

Business Publication of the Year

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Winner

Dezeen

Dezeen's nomination was loved by our judges, and they said it was an excellent entry from a beautiful publication which completely understands its audience.

<b><i>Dezeen</i></b><br><br>Dezeen's nomination was loved by our judges, and they said it was an excellent entry from a beautiful publication which completely understands its audience.

Campaign of the Year (NEW FOR 2022)

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Welcome Inclusion Campaign
ICAEW
Sunday

The judges were impressed with Sunday's entry and commented that it was a moving, thought provoking and a genuinely informative campaign – one that delivered impressive results.

<b>Welcome Inclusion Campaign</b><br>ICAEW<br>Sunday<br><br>The judges were impressed with Sunday's entry and commented that it was a moving, thought provoking and a genuinely informative campaign – one that delivered impressive results.

Commercial Partnership of the Year

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FIA Guide to UK Fire Safety
Western Business Media

This entry demonstrated a multi-platform approach leading to impressive engagement figures. This partnership helped increase revenue and breathe new life to an already established product.

<b>FIA Guide to UK Fire Safety</b><br>Western Business Media<br><br>This entry demonstrated a multi-platform approach leading to impressive engagement figures. This partnership helped increase revenue and breathe new life to an already established product.

Consumer Publication of the Year

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Rugby Journal
Sporting Eric

Our judges were really impressed with this magazine. They thought it was a tiny outfit that punches well above its weight, consistently turning out strong stories with original content, long-form reads, and eye-grabbing photography.

<i><b>Rugby Journal</b></i><br>Sporting Eric<br><br>Our judges were really impressed with this magazine. They thought it was a tiny outfit that punches well above its weight, consistently turning out strong stories with original content, long-form reads, and eye-grabbing photography.

Content Piece of the Year

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Breaking point // Pandemic pushes already stressed engineers to breaking point
Professional Engineering
IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers)

This winner impressed our judges with a thought provoking and meaningful piece derived from strong research which led to a truly inspiring response from their readers.

<b>Breaking point // Pandemic pushes already stressed engineers to breaking point</b><br><i>Professional Engineering</i><br>IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers)<br><br>This winner impressed our judges with a thought provoking and meaningful piece derived from strong research which led to a truly inspiring response from their readers.

Special Mention

100 days of war: LGBTQ+ Ukrainians on their new reality and why help is needed now more than ever
PinkNews

PinkNews' entry caught judges’ eyes for brilliant execution of a thought-provoking and brave topic.

<b>100 days of war: LGBTQ+ Ukrainians on their new reality and why help is needed now more than ever</b><br><i>PinkNews</i><br><br>PinkNews' entry caught judges’ eyes for brilliant execution of a thought-provoking and brave topic.

Cover of the Year

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Merry Christmas from our stable of stars
Saga Magazine
Saga

The judges said the winning cover was brilliantly shot, full of warmth and style, had great impact, and was very clever. They said it’s more than a cover – it's a story.

<b>Merry Christmas from our stable of stars</b><br><i>Saga Magazine</i><br>Saga<br><br>The judges said the winning cover was brilliantly shot, full of warmth and style, had great impact, and was very clever. They said it’s more than a cover – it's a story.

Special Mention

Beyond Advocacy
Student Farmer
NFU

This was an impactful cover in so many ways. Careful thought was given to the image, clothing, and how it’s then connected to the cover line.

<b>Beyond Advocacy</b><br><i>Student Farmer</i><br>NFU<br><br>This was an impactful cover in so many ways. Careful thought was given to the image, clothing, and how it’s then connected to the cover line.

Creative Director/Designer of the Year

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Jess Hibbert
Saga Magazine
Saga

Jess is a brilliant and talented individual, who has given Saga a unique feel and personality. They’ve created something bold and engaging, yet still in line with the brand’s target market's expectations.

<b>Jess Hibbert</b><br><i>Saga Magazine</i><br>Saga<br><br>Jess is a brilliant and talented individual, who has given Saga a unique feel and personality. They’ve created something bold and engaging, yet still in line with the brand’s target market's expectations.

Digital Product of the Year

Winner

Open Mic
The Drum
Carnyx Group

Judges were impressed with Open Mic, which showed adaptability to new market conditions, impressive revenue growth and a fantastic knowledge of their target audience.

<b>Open Mic</b><br><i>The Drum</i><br>Carnyx Group<br><br>Judges were impressed with Open Mic, which showed adaptability to new market conditions, impressive revenue growth and a fantastic knowledge of their target audience.

Diversity and Inclusion Award

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BMJ
BMJ Publishing

The judges said BMJ's entry was impressively linked to a long-term strategy, and clearly intrinsic across the workings of the organisation. They loved its approach and how it was implemented across the business.

<b><i>BMJ</b></i><br>BMJ Publishing<br><br>The judges said BMJ's entry was impressively linked to a long-term strategy, and clearly intrinsic across the workings of the organisation. They loved its approach and how it was implemented across the business.

Editor of the Year

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Sophie Griffiths
TTG
TTG Media

Sophie was noted by the judges as someone who’s an enthusiastic contributor to their market sector, in tune with everything happening within it, and someone who demonstrates great skill across all media channels.

<b>Sophie Griffiths</b><br><i>TTG</i><br>TTG Media<br><br>Sophie was noted by the judges as someone who’s an enthusiastic contributor to their market sector, in tune with everything happening within it, and someone who demonstrates great skill across all media channels.

Event of the Year

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The Great British EV Rally
GREENFLEET
Public Sector Information

The judges thought the organisers of this event sparked a genuine interest with their attendees, and their approach helped secure widespread interest from national and local broadcast media.

<b>The Great British EV Rally</b><br><i>GREENFLEET</i><br>Public Sector Information<br><br>The judges thought the organisers of this event sparked a genuine interest with their attendees, and their approach helped secure widespread interest from national and local broadcast media.

Game Changer of the Year (NEW FOR 2022)

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Anthony James
PinkNews

Anthony clearly made distinct changes across the business which have had a positive impact on the company’s output. The judges thought they had a hugely impressive success story and were a worthy winner.

<b>Anthony James</b><br><i>PinkNews</i><br><br>Anthony clearly made distinct changes across the business which have had a positive impact on the company’s output. The judges thought they had a hugely impressive success story and were a worthy winner.

Special Mention

Samantha Nasser
Motor Sport Magazine

The judges said that Samantha has clearly done a fantastic job of improving MotorSport’s subscriptions operations. The results they’ve delivered will likely be important for the company’s long term success!

<b>Samantha Nasser</b><br><i>Motor Sport Magazine</i><br><br>The judges said that Samantha has clearly done a fantastic job of improving MotorSport’s subscriptions operations. The results they’ve delivered will likely be important for the company’s long term success!

Independent Publishing Company of the Year (annual publishing turnover less than £3M)

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Country & Town House

Country & Town House knows its audience and has re-established itself to lead them on a sustainable journey. Nice to see it walking the walk as well as talking the talk!

<b>Country & Town House</b><br><br>Country & Town House knows its audience and has re-established itself to lead them on a sustainable journey. Nice to see it walking the walk as well as talking the talk!

Independent Publishing Company of the Year (annual publishing turnover £3M-£10M)

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Faversham House

Faversham House had an outstanding entry with record breaking revenue performance and an impressive commitment to ethics through sustainability and corporate leadership. Our judges loved that providing a first class service to their readers has yielded strong commercial results.

<b>Faversham House</b><br><br>Faversham House had an outstanding entry with record breaking revenue performance and an impressive commitment to ethics through sustainability and corporate leadership. Our judges loved that providing a first class service to their readers has yielded strong commercial results.

Industry Partner of the Year

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Air Business

Air Business consistently punches above its weight with strong communication and industry visibility. Our judges said it's great to see a business taking a holistic approach and helping their partners transition to a greener future.

<b>Air Business</b><br><br>Air Business consistently punches above its weight with strong communication and industry visibility. Our judges said it's great to see a business taking a holistic approach and helping their partners transition to a greener future.

Launch/Relaunch of the Year

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The Travel Industry Awards
TTG
TTG Media

The judges were impressed with TTG’s resilience and ability to execute a well thought through strategy, in turn leading to impressive commercial gains.

<b>The Travel Industry Awards</b><br><i>TTG</i><br>TTG Media<br><br>The judges were impressed with TTG’s resilience and ability to execute a well thought through strategy, in turn leading to impressive commercial gains.

Special Mention

Closet Critic
PinkNews

Our judges said this entry has an impressive reach, and is a truly digitally native product built on an enormously successful brand.

<b>Closet Critic</b><br><i>PinkNews</i><br><br>Our judges said this entry has an impressive reach, and is a truly digitally native product built on an enormously successful brand.

Media Brand of the Year

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Dentistry
FMC

Dentistry is a brand that offers content that is clearly of real value to its users, across channels and in in-person events. It goes far beyond a magazine to offer so much more.

<i><b>Dentistry</b></i><br>FMC<br><br>Dentistry is a brand that offers content that is clearly of real value to its users, across channels and in in-person events. It goes far beyond a magazine to offer so much more.

Membership Publication of the Year

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Student Farmer
NFU

Student Farmer impressed judges with their clear goals, fresh/ relevant content and digital growth.

<i><b>Student Farmer</b></i><br>NFU<br><br>Student Farmer impressed judges with their clear goals, fresh/ relevant content and digital growth.

Special Mention

Property
National Residential Landlords Association

Property had an entry that showed impressive revenue growth and proves to be an invaluable product.

<i><b>Property</b></i><br>National Residential Landlords Association<br><br>Property had an entry that showed impressive revenue growth and proves to be an invaluable product.

Newsletter of the Year (NEW FOR 2022)

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Happiful Newsletter
Happiful

Happiful had excellent performance all round, including growth rates and reader feedback. Our judges commented on the great design and graphics, excellent stats, and an outstanding conversation rate.

<b>Happiful Newsletter</b><br><i>Happiful</i><br><br>Happiful had excellent performance all round, including growth rates and reader feedback. Our judges commented on the great design and graphics, excellent stats, and an outstanding conversation rate.

Podcast of the Year

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The Women's Running Podcast
Women's Running
Anthem Publishing

The Women's Running Podcast felt very unique and special to the judges. They were impressed with how it engages with the subject matter in a very personal way, making it feel fresh and authentic for their dedicated listeners.

<b>The Women's Running Podcast</b><br><i>Women's Running</i><br>Anthem Publishing<br><br>The Women's Running Podcast felt very unique and special to the judges. They were impressed with how it engages with the subject matter in a very personal way, making it feel fresh and authentic for their dedicated listeners.

Subscriptions Strategy of the Year

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Engage, Educate, Nurture, Convert
London Review of Books

The judges thought this was a very well-considered entry from LRB, demonstrating a clear collaborative approach across the various teams, resulting in fantastic growth across a tough year.

<b>Engage, Educate, Nurture, Convert</b><br><i>London Review of Books</i><br><br>The judges thought this was a very well-considered entry from LRB, demonstrating a clear collaborative approach across the various teams, resulting in fantastic growth across a tough year.

Team of the Year

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Marketing Team
London Review of Books

Our judges said this team had a really exciting entry - demonstrating the creativity and adaptivity of the LRB Marketing team, who've worked incredibly hard to deliver new strategies that have generated results for the company.

<b>Marketing Team</b><br><i>London Review of Books</i><br><br>Our judges said this team had a really exciting entry - demonstrating the creativity and adaptivity of the LRB Marketing team, who've worked incredibly hard to deliver new strategies that have generated results for the company.

Special Mention

Heart Matters Team
Heart Matters
British Heart Foundation

This was a well-rounded entry, demonstrating how the team has delivered for their brand. The judges said the hard work and organisation from the team really shines!

<b>Heart Matters Team</b><br><i>Heart Matters</i><br>British Heart Foundation<br><br>This was a well-rounded entry, demonstrating how the team has delivered for their brand. The judges said the hard work and organisation from the team really shines!

Writer of the Year

Winner

William Cash
Catholic Herald

William blew the judges away with the drive to go the extra mile, take risks and deliver important messaging for an audience that this writer so clearly knows well.

<b>William Cash</b><br><i>Catholic Herald</i><br><br>William blew the judges away with the drive to go the extra mile, take risks and deliver important messaging for an audience that this writer so clearly knows well.

Special Mention

Robert Hutton
The Critic

Robert caught the judges eye for their clever, skillful and entertaining writing style.

<b>Robert Hutton</b><br><i>The Critic</i><br><br>Robert caught the judges eye for their clever, skillful and entertaining writing style.