The Newspaper Awards says around 300 guests gathered as newspapers and print teams of the past year were honoured.
The National Newspaper of the Year award was shared for the first time, with The Daily Telegraph and The Times emerging as joint winners. Judges commended The Daily Telegraph’s striking front pages, confident editorial style, and sharp print quality, while The Times was praised for its seamless blend of news, opinion, and analysis, delivered with impeccable design and clarity.
Gary Cullum, director of The Newspaper Awards, commented: “Our newspapers and news brands have been an essential part of UK and Irish life for more than 200 years. Despite digital disruption, print remains a cornerstone of trusted journalism, with many readers valuing the authority and depth it provides. This year’s winners showcase the resilience and innovation of the industry, adapting to new challenges while upholding the highest editorial standards.”
FT Weekend secured its third consecutive win for Weekend Newspaper of the Year, impressing judges with its heavyweight content, stunning design, and business-savvy approach. The Observer and iWeekend were also recognised for their compelling content and clean, navigable layouts.
Among regional newspapers, the Yorkshire Post took home Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year, with judges applauding its bold editorial stance, visual impact, and growing influence in Yorkshire.
The International Newspaper of the Year award went to Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (Germany). Judges commended FAZ for its editorial values, depth and timeless sophistication making it one of Europe’s most respected newspapers.
The Hyperlocal Newspaper of the Year category continues to thrive, with The West Dorset Magazine taking the top award. Judges were captivated by its engaging design, witty editorial style, and balanced advertising approach.
Printing quality was also a focus, with Newsprinters Holdings Broxbourne claiming National Newspaper Printer of the Year for its sharp, clean, and consistent production of The Times. Discovery Print won Newspaper Employee/Team of the Year for its heatset printing project, which has opened new revenue streams for newspaper publishers.
The newspaper supplement categories saw strong competition, added the organisers, with LUXX (The Times) winning National Supplement/Magazine of the Year (Non-Weekly) and Saturday (The Guardian) taking the weekly category. Judges highlighted their compelling content, innovative layouts, and commercial success.
Niche Market Newspaper of the Year award went to First News, the UK’s leading newspaper for young readers, praised for its engaging design and accessible content.
The winners and highly commended:
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PRINTER OF THE YEAR
The ECO3 Premier Award for all printers of national newspapers
Winner
Newsprinters (The Times, The Sunday Times)
Highly Commended
Reach Printing Services – Watford (Daily Star, The Guardian)
NEWSPAPER EMPLOYEE/TEAM OF THE YEAR
The UPM Premier Award
Winner
Discovery Print – Heatset project
Highly Commended
National World – Donna Robinson: Design hub
INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Domtar Premier Award for all international daily and weekly newspapers published overseas
Winner
Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (Germany)
Highly Commended
The Telegraph (India)
REGIONAL NEWSPAPER PRINTER OF THE YEAR
The Sun Chemical Award for all printers of regional newspapers
Winner
Interpress NI (The Weekend Irish News, The Impartial Reporter)
Highly Commended
Discovery Print (The Courier, The Press & Journal)
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Krause Award for all national daily newspapers
Joint Winners
The Daily Telegraph
The Times
Highly Commended
The i Paper
REGIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Newsprinters Award for all regional daily newspapers
Winner
The Yorkshire Post
Highly Commended
The Press & Journal
WEEKEND NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Ferag – QI-EAE Award for all weekend newspapers
Winner
FT Weekend
Highly Commended
The Observer
LOCAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Papermule Award for all local weekly newspapers
Winner
The Impartial Reporter
Highly Commended
Cambridge Independent
HYPERLOCAL NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Reach Printing Services Award for independent community newspapers
Winner
The West Dorset Magazine
Highly Commended
Hackney Citizen
NATIONAL SUPPLEMENT/MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR (WEEKLY)
The Walstead UK Award for all national newspaper supplements and magazines
Winner
Saturday (The Guardian)
Highly Commended
Feast (The Guardian)
NATIONAL SUPPLEMENT/MAGAZINE (NON-WEEKLY)
The Rhapsody Award for all national newspaper supplements and magazines
Winner
LUXX (The Times)
Highly Commended
HTSI (Financial Times)
REGIONAL SUPPLEMENT/MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR
The News UK Award for all regional newspaper supplements and magazines
Winner
KL Magazine (KL Publications)
Highly Commended
Business IQ (Newsquest)
NICHE MARKET NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
The Qmuli Award for all niche market newspapers
Winner
First News
Highly Commended
Cage & Aviary Birds
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