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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Scottish Sun crowned ‘number one newsbrand' as publication scoops six gongs at prestigious press awards
Read on to discover what awards our first-class reporters took home SUN-SATIONAL RESULT Scottish Sun crowned 'number one newsbrand' as publication scoops six gongs at prestigious press awards Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Scottish Sun was last night crowned Newsbrand of the Year at the 46th annual Scottish Press Awards. Judges heaped praise on our excellent content across print, digital, audio and video as we were named Scotland's No1 Newsbrand. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Award-winning crime reporter Graham Man bagged Scoop of the Year 4 Sian Maher won Young Journalist of the Year for a string of exclusive stories 4 The Scottish Sun editorial team celebrated being crowned Newsbrand of the Year But it wasn't the only gong on the night. We also scooped five others. Our amazing team won Best Coverage of a Live Event AND Journalism Team of the Year for our excellent coverage of Alex Salmond's death across all platforms. Graham Mann won Scoop of the Year for his exclusive on the sensational arrest of rugby hero Stuart Hogg over domestic abuse. Sian Maher won Young Journalist of the Year for a series of agenda-setting exclusives. And Chris Musson, Associate Editor (Politics), was runner-up in Political Reporter of the year. After the event at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow, Editor-in-Chief Gill Smith said: 'Winning Newsbrand of the Year is proof that we are the best in the business across all platforms day in, day out." She added: "I'm delighted for the whole team.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Free Press reporter named Journalist of the Year; newspaper nabs dozens of honors
The Detroit Free Press won dozens of honors this award season — including recognition twice-over for one reporter as Journalist of the Year and recognition yet again for a photojournalist as Photographer of the Year. The work honored was deemed by judges as 'top-notch' journalism that 'sears into the reader's mind,' showed 'immense dedication and doggedness,' and was done with 'nuance and care.' Most recently, the Free Press nabbed 16 first-place awards in categories including education, environment, health and government reporting on May 14 through the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The newspaper also earned eight first-place awards, including for sports writing, columns, podcasts and photojournalism on May 8 through the Michigan Press Association. Additionally, this year, the newspaper's journalists were honored with the National Headliner Awards for their reporting on disabilities, the advancement of justice, and opinion writing. "I continue to be exceedingly proud of the journalism produced by the Free Press newsroom," said Nicole Avery Nichols, editor and vice president of the Free Press. "Our work continues to be relevant and impactful — prompting action and inspiring hard conversations. "It feels good to see so many hardworking journalists be celebrated for operating in service of our communities." Criminal justice reporter Andrea Sahouri was named the Richard Milliman Journalist of the Year by the Michigan Press Association Foundation. She also was named Young Journalist of the Year by the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Bridge Michigan reporters Ron French and Robin Erb were named Journalists of the Year in that latter contest, with Free Press health reporter Kristen Jordan Shamus as a finalist in that category. Among Sahouri's notable works to secure her wins was coverage of accusations of racism by the private security police force at Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center. The day after her initial reporting, General Motors ordered those accused off their properties and later suspended the force's arrest powers. Lawsuits: White officers at RenCen have harassed, assaulted Black visitors for years More: Mother of 7-year-old girl attacked with knife in Detroit: 'Why did he aim for her?' One of the judges for the Milliman award, Magnus Wilson, called Sahouri's work 'highly incisive' in a news release. 'Ms. Sahouri cuts to the heart of some topics that we would rather not hear about but need to,' Wilson said. As previously reported, photojournalist Ryan Garza was named Photographer of the Year for the third consecutive year by the Michigan Press Photographers Association. Photojournalist Kimberly P. Mitchell placed second in the category. The National Center on Disability and Journalism awarded education equity reporter Lily Altavena a first-place Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for exposing how law enforcement is more frequently called to specialized schools with emotional impairment programs than nearby traditional schools. She also won first place for her education reporting through the Society of Professional Journalist's Detroit chapter, or SPJ Detroit. Reporter Keith Matheny and photojournalist Eric Seals were honored by SPJ Detroit with first place for environmental journalism that was described by judges as 'important and sobering.' Among their top works in 2024 was coverage of Canadian wildfires and how the smoke impacted the U.S. Investigative reporter Violet Ikonomova won first place for open government reporting through SPJ Detroit for her work covering nonfatal shootings by Detroit police. In a first-of-its-kind probe, she found more than a third of people shot nonfatally by police in a recent seven-year period either were not charged with a crime or not convicted of the conduct officers said prompted them to open fire. More: Nonfatal police shootings in Detroit: First-of-its-kind investigation raises questions More: Read all of the Free Press' recall investigation stories here Matthew Dolan, who has since departed the paper, also won first place for consumer/ watchdog reporting from SPJ Detroit for exposing how rarely dangerous defects on cars with recalls — particularly used cars — are being fixed. The work was described in the judge's comments as 'a useful public service announcement for consumers.' Health reporter Kristen Jordan Shamus won first place for health reporting through SPJ Detroit for an array of pieces, including stories on a young man's face transplant after a suicide attempt, the impact of avian flu, and how a mass shooting in the state impacted the ER doctors who treated the victims. Free Press staff won first place in community/ local news reporting from SPJ Detroit for its coverage of the war in Gaza through the eyes of the large Arab American and Jewish communities in metro Detroit. The newspaper also won first place through the Michigan Press Association, or MPA, for its special section on the reopening of Michigan Central Station in Detroit's Corktown. Investigative reporter Dave Boucher and reporter Darcie Moran were among the winners of the Wade H. McCree Award for the Advancement of Justice sponsored by the Michigan Press Association. The pair were honored for a series of stories on judicial accountability that showed Michigan judges are rarely held publicly accountable for misconduct, are more likely to receive private scoldings, and are impacted by the live streaming of court hearings. More: Visitors from Norway, fan pages, gifts: How judges' online fame affects Michigan courts Reporter Tresa Baldas won first place in news enterprise reporting from MPA for her coverage of the court cases of the gunman in the Oxford High School shooting and his parents. Columnist John Carlisle added to his slew of National Headliner Awards, winning first place for feature writing. Judges' comments in particular noted his pieces on a dying teen, a hidden library in the woods of the Upper Peninsula, and a mysterious hose in a 'ghost town.' They described his stories as 'beautifully written' work that 'transports his readers.' He also took home both first and second place for feature stories through MPA. More: Hidden library in U.P. woods reveals innermost thoughts of visitors More: Michigan woman shot in face as teen recounts chilling details of stepdad's murderous rage Columnist Jeff Seidel won first place in feature writing through SPJ Detroit for his series on a gun violence survivor's journey. The Free Press won first place in editorial writing through SPJ Detroit for the work of editorial page editor Nancy Kaffer and deputy editorial page editor Khalil AlHajal. AlHajal was also honored in the same contest with first place for general column writing, with the judge's comments noting that he brought 'insider insights and passion to the Gaza War, which was hugely important to Michigan and the 2024 presidential choice.' More: Opinion: At my Arab American parents' dinner table, debating the Trump-Harris ballot Investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, who previously won the Pulitzer Prize, has been named a finalist for excellence in opinion writing nationally through the Scripps Howard Journalism Awards. He also won best columnist through MPA. Dining and restaurant critic Lyndsay C. Green, a 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalist and current nominee for a James Beard Media Award, was awarded first place for criticism through SPJ Detroit for her food and cultural criticism. The Free Press had already won a slew of sports reporting honors this year, with photojournalist Junfu Han, columnist Seidel and the whole team being recognized as Top 10 in multiple categories of the Associated Press Sports Editors awards. On top of that, Lions beat reporter Dave Birkett recently won first place in sports reporting through SPJ Detroit for his 'punchy writing with strong images and no wasted words,' judges said. He also won first place in sports writing through MPA. Seidel won first place for sports column writing through SPJ Detroit, and sports columnist Shawn Windsor won second place in the category through MPA. As previously reported, Free Press photojournalists won 20 awards through the Michigan Press Photographers Association and photojournalist David Rodriguez Muñoz won first place in the general news story category for the National Press Photographers Association. More recently, photojournalist Kimberly Mitchell won first place in feature photography through SPJ Detroit, with the judge's comment highlighting her ability to capture a fleeting moment of schoolchildren catching snowflakes on their tongues. She also won first place for her news photo of flooding on Interstate 275 through MPA. Photojournalist Ryan Garza won first place in news photography through SPJ Detroit for his work capturing images of arrests during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan. More: See Free Press photographers' winning photos from MPPA conference The Free Press won best podcast through MPA for its series 'Where Secrets Go To Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan,' which explores an Upper Peninsula missing person case and questions around Michigan State Police. More: Where Secrets Go To Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan The podcast also earned national recognition, nabbing third place in the National Headliner Awards for a digital criminal justice and/or crime podcast. The Free Press won first place for digital presentation through MPA and swept SPJ Detroit's headline writing category, with web editor Tanya Wildt nabbing first. Deputy sports editor Ryan Ford won first place for sports page design and third place for page one design through SPJ Detroit. He also won second place for best page design through MPA for the October 2023 farewell to Detroit Tigers' great Miguel Cabrera and third place for special section design for the Free Press' preview of the Lions' 2023 season. Former Free Press journalists Alex Cruden, Kirthmon F. Dozier, Daymon J. Hartley, Dorothy Jurney, Keith Owens and David Zeman were among those inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Additionally, Free Press team members won numerous other second-, third- and fourth-place awards in the contests for work on topics, including EVs, eviction, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy embezzlement scandal and personal finance. Among these wins were two runners-up for the Sojourner Truth Award — reporter Niraj Warikoo and contributing columnist Darren Nichols — for work exposing bias and addressing racial justice. Lansing bureau chief Paul Egan also was a runner-up for an MPA public service award for his coverage of the Flint water crisis 10 years later. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Free Press honored for watchdog, education, sports reporting and more
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Cork student crowned Young Journalist of the Year for feature documenting her own battle with scoliosis
A CORK student has been crowned the Young Journalist of the Year for a feature documenting her own battle with scoliosis. Grace Callaghan, of Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2 Grace Callaghan was crowned the Young Journalist of the Year Credit: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography 2 She won for a feature documenting her own battle with scoliosis Credit: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography Speaking about her winning piece, Chair of the Judging Panel and Business Post Editor Daniel McConnell said: 'Grace Callaghan demonstrated an ability to write a truly evocative piece about wrestling with preconceptions around body image and seeing scars not as imperfections but as symbols of resilience in the face of adversity.' The judge's citation said: 'This year's winning feature is a courageous and deeply personal journey through scoliosis diagnosis, surgery, and recovery. 'This piece stands out for its ability to reframe a medical condition not as a limitation but as an opportunity for growth. 'Grace challenges societal ideals of perfection and instead offers a powerful message: that scars, far from being blemishes, are markers of survival, strength, and authenticity. Her story does not just inform— it uplifts and empowers.' Read more in News The winners of the awards, run by NewsBrands Ireland, were announced at a ceremony in the Aviva Stadium, celebrating the outstanding work of secondary school students across the country. Prizes were awarded across five categories: Features, Opinion, Sports Journalism, Photojournalism, and School Newspaper. The Irish Sun last year launched its As of last month, 228 children who need operations for conditions like scoliosis Most read in Irish News It was a small decrease on March when 233 kids were waiting for their surgeries. However, some 132 children have been deemed by doctors as Some 43 children have been waiting longer than six months for their surgeries – including 15 who are waiting longer than a year. Meanwhile a HIQA report last month revealed how three children had Children's Health Ireland and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill were forced into grovelling apologies to The REVIEW ONGOING And last month The Irish Sun reported how the HSE's top brass has no idea when In the wake of the HIQA report, the Government has come under pressure to take action with calls for a full statutory inquiry and to sack the Board of CHI. But Taoiseach Minister Carroll MacNeill's spokesman told us the minister is awaiting the Nayagam Review before considering the next steps in relation to orthopaedic services at CHI. Our Kids Can't Wait Campaign WAITING lists in Ireland have long been a national disgrace. More than 106,000 children are on hospital waiting lists for all treatments. However, a new source of shame has emerged as 327 children wait for life changing spinal surgeries. Their conditions are getting worse while they languish on waiting lists. Such are the delays, many child patients will be outside the therapeutic window when their treatments are approved. Earlier this month, the Seanad heard how at least one child has become permanently paralysed since the issue was raised publicly before Christmas. Their plight has been spearheaded by campaigning Senator Tom Clonan, who himself has a child with a disability. Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has even admitted that the health service is failing these kids. Children are being allowed to deteriorate due to mismanagement, which has allowed the waiting lists to grow. The Irish Sun's Kids Can't Wait campaign aims to shine a light on how the State is failing sick children and give their families a voice. It will also force the Government to do something to clear the backlog of operations and give these children a chance of living a normal life.
Metro
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Articles up to May 2nd, 2025
Danny Rigg Danny Rigg joined Metro in February 2024 after reporting on the politics of raves and The Beatles in wartime Ukraine. He was previously the resident Protest Chaser while a reporter at the Liverpool Echo, where his investigation into rape culture at universities saw him shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year.
