An audience representing the breadth of newspaper and magazine publishing, distribution and retailing were entertained by host Jarlath Regan.
The event was sponsored by Smith News, JYL Hand to Hand, Gold Key Media, NewsPrinters, Mail Newspapers, Iberpress and the National Federation of Retail Newsagents.
ACE General Manager Mark Farris commented: “once again the standard of entries this year proved extremely strong and the judges were particularly enthusiastic with the quality, innovation and commitment evident with so many.”
The winners of the ACE Newspaper & Magazine Awards 2017:
PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR - INDEPENDENT RETAILER
Radio Times
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Mirror
REGIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
Liverpool ECHO
MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR - CHILDRENS
Fun To Learn Peppa Pig Bag-O-Fun
MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR - SPECIALIST INTEREST
Lucky Seven Crossword Collection
MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR - LIFESTYLE
Private Eye
FREE PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Balance
LAUNCH OF THE YEAR
UEFA Euro 2016 Official Sticker Collection
CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Empire
DIGITAL PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
MirrorOnline
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
N3 - National Newsagent Network
SUPPLY CHAIN COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Smiths News
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Rock Sound
MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR
Consumer Sales & Marketing - Hearst Magazines UK
YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
Georgia Plaskow