The PPA says the awards are a celebration of the talent, creativity and innovation across the vibrant world of Scottish specialist media.
The awards highlight the individuals and companies who delivered outstanding work over the last year – from highly respected editors, world-class writers, and commercial teams, to innovative events, digital products, and creativity that bring the brands to life.
The entries, judged by an expert panel from across the industry, were plentiful and diverse. From small and large companies across consumer and B2B to start-ups and those that have been flying the flag for publishing for years.
The PPA announced the winners as follows:
WRITER OF THE YEAR
Michael McEwan, DC Thomson
YOUNG JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Lucy Fitzgerald, Radge Media
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Phil Tristram, CA Magazine, River Group
COLUMNIST OF THE YEAR
Michael McEwan, DC Thomson
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THE YEAR
"If not me, who?" (Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP), Holyrood
NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR
Tes Scotland
EVENT OF THE YEAR
Holyrood's 500th Issue Reception, Holyrood Events
PODCAST OF THE YEAR
Murder in the Granite City, The Scottish Sun, News UK
BRAND EXTENSION OF THE YEAR
Adelaide Summer Festival Guide 2023, List Publishing
MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR
Holyrood Communications
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
We Are Makers
SUPPLEMENT/SPECIAL OF THE YEAR
Cycling World Championships, International Media Sales, White Light CM
EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Mandy Rhodes, Holyrood, Holyrood Communications
LAUNCH/RELAUNCH OF THE YEAR
Tea Shack News Rebooted, Step Change in Safety
CUSTOMER/MEMBER TITLE OF THE YEAR
IQ, Mensa, Think Publishing
BUSINESS TITLE OF THE YEAR
HolyroodDaily, Holyrood Communications
CONSUMER TITLE OF THE YEAR
Bunkered Online, DC Thomson
COVER OF THE YEAR
CA Magazine, ICAS Accounting, River Group Ltd
John Innes, PPA Scotland chair comments: “The broad range of winners across all the PPA Award categories shows that innovation, ideas and inspiration within the specialist media sector in Scotland is thriving. What makes us special - our trusted content and focus on communities - is continuing to attract engaged audiences, strong commercial partnerships and exceptional talent.”
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