The ceremony, which commenced after a three-course meal, was hosted by Scottish comedian Craig Hill.
There were over 100 entries across the 19 categories, including the Magazine Cover of the Year which was voted for by the public, and won by Historic Scotland. PPA Scotland also surprised Paul McNamee, Editor of The Big Issue with a special Hall of Fame Award, celebrating his continued commitment to his publication.
John Innes, Chair of PPA Scotland commented: “The shortlist for this year’s awards highlights not only the diverse work being produced by publishers in Scotland but that the work they’re producing is up there with the best in the UK. It covers not only magazines but also newspapers, podcasts, email, virtual events, commercial campaigns, social content, video, and face-to-face events.
“PPA Scotland members today are not only magazine publishers, they’re broadcasters, communicators, influencers and agenda setters. They forge communities of readers, listeners and viewers. They hold the powerful to account and offer a hand up to those that need it. They’re old friends with generations of readers under their belts and new kids on the block uniting people around a common interest. They’re trusted advisors and court jesters. A link with the past and a window into the future.”
The winners of the PPA Scotland Awards 2021:
YOUNG JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Amy Shearer, Greenock Telegraph
COLUMNIST OF THE YEAR
Mandy Rhodes, Holyrood, Dods
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Matt McArthur, White Light Media
SOCIAL INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
The Scots Magazine, DC Thomson Media
WRITER OF THE YEAR
Tom Seymour, RPS Journal, Think Publishing
Highly Commended: Andrew Learmonth, Holyrood, Dods
EDITOR OF THE YEAR
Sarah Speirs, CA Magazine, River Group
PHOTOGRAPH OF THE YEAR
Kenmure Street, Holyrood, Dods
CONSUMER PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
110% Gaming, DC Thomson
Highly Commended: The Scots Magazine, DC Thomson
EVENT OF THE YEAR
At Home with the Trust, National Trust for Scotland, Think Publishing
PODCAST OF THE YEAR
Reading Between The Lines, The People’s Friend, DC Thomson
BRAND EXTENSION OF THE YEAR
At Home with the Trust, National Trust Scotland, Think Publishing
Highly Commended: The Week In Retail, 55 North
CUSTOMER/MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
RPS Journal, Think
COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Holyrood, Dods
BUSINESS PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Holyrood, Dods
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Animal Planet Warriors, Animal Planet, DC Thomson
MAGAZINE COVER OF THE YEAR
1..2..3.. Action! Historic Scotland, Think Publishing
Second: ‘United in Opposition’ (Kenmure Street), Holyrood, Dods
Third: Out Together, Somewhere: For Us, Somewhere EDI Community Interest Company
LAUNCH/RELAUNCH OF THE YEAR
Greater Govanhill, Greater Govanhill CIC
MEDIA BRAND OF THE YEAR
Beano, DC Thomson
HALL OF FAME
Paul McNamee, The Big Issue
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