The PPA says the awards celebrate individuals and companies who delivered outstanding work within the last year - from editors, writers, marketing, and commercial, to the designs and creativity that bring our brands to life with events, and digital products.
Winners were announced at an afternoon celebration at 133 Houndsditch, London on 21 November over a three course-meal, drinks and entertainment, hosted by comedian Lou Sanders.
Sajeeda Merali, CEO, PPA, said: “This year’s winners show just how dynamic and forward-thinking the independent publishing sector has become. The breadth of ideas and the ambition on display were remarkable. Well done to all our winners, the shortlisted entrants, and everyone who continues to push the sector forward.”
The winners of the 2025 Independent Publisher Awards were as follows:
AUDIO CONTENT OF THE YEAR
Winner: Women's Running Podcast, Anthem Publishing
BUSINESS PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
(sponsored by Full Fat Things)Winner: Health & Safety Matters, Western Business Media
CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Winner: The World's Fastest Accountant, Sunday
COMMERCIAL LEADER OF THE YEAR
(sponsored by DSB)Winner: Wendy Miller, Prospect Magazine, Prospect Publishing
COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR (sponsored by CLS)
Winner: A Sale of Two Cities, The Paris Review and London Review of Books
CONSUMER PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR (sponsored by CDS)
Winner: National Geographic Little Kids Magazine, Creature & Co
CONTENT PIECE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Unbound, The Bookseller
COVER OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Acorn)
GOLD: National Geographic Traveller (UK), APL Media
SILVER: All eyes on Alexander Armstrong, Saga Magazine
BRONZE: Henrietta's garden, National Trust
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jess Hibbert, Saga Magazine, Saga
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD (sponsored by The Brewery)
Winner: Women's Running's commitment to giving under-represented women a voice, Anthem Publishing
Highly commended: Peugeot Attitude Pride Awards Europe 2025, Stream Publishing
EDITOR OF THE YEAR (sponsored by NLA)
Winner: Louise Robinson, Saga Magazine, Saga
Winner: Andy Clutton, Professional Security Installer, Western Business Media
EVENT OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS MEDIA) (sponsored by AirBusiness)
Winner: LeadDev LDX3 London 2025,LeadDev
EVENT OF THE YEAR (CONSUMER MEDIA)
Winner: ABR Festival, Adventure Bike Rider, Adventurize
GAME CHANGER OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Workbooks
Winner: Sarah Lovelock, B2B Marketing
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (ANNUAL PUBLISHING TURNOVER £5M-15M) (sponsored by Pensord)
Winner: Faversham House
Highly commended: Anthem Publishing
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (ANNUAL PUBLISHING TURNOVER LESS THAN £5M) (sponsored by Pensord)
Winner: Creature & Co
INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Frontline Distribution Solutions
Highly commended: Evessio
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (sponsored by ProRata ai)
Winner: AI-driven member intelligence, Propolis, B2B Marketing
LAUNCH/RELAUNCH OF THE YEAR
Winner: User-First Relaunch: driving engagement, data capture, and financial growth, Vet Times
MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Avid Collective)
Winner: Utility Week, Faversham House
MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Denmaur)
Winner: National Trust Magazine
NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR
Winner:The Saga Magazine Newsletter, Saga
Highly commended: Lightbulb from Prospect, Prospect Publishing
SUBSCRIPTIONS OR MEMBERSHIP STRATEGY OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Esco)
Winner: From Family Insights to Subscriptions Success, Creature & Co
TEAM OF THE YEAR (sponsored by NewsTeam)
GOLD: B2B Marketing Editorial and Marketing Team 'Breaking silos'
SILVER: Nat Geo Kids & Little Kids Magazine Integrated Team Success
BRONZE: Total Politics Impact Team
TECH SOLUTION OF THE YEAR (NEW FOR 2025)
Winner: Esco
VIDEO CONTENT OF THE YEAR
Winner: The World's Fastest Accountant, Sunday
WRITER OF THE YEAR
Winner: John Earls, Classic Pop, Anthem Publishing
Pictures from the event can be seen here.
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