Shropshire Magazine celebrates victory at The 2023 Newspaper Awards.
It is with pride and delight that we bring the news that Shropshire Magazine has been crowned Regional Supplement/Magazine of the Year at The 2023 Newspaper Awards. At a glittering ceremony, our publication beat off the stiff competition of commended titles from across the country, and we were thrilled to claim the top spot in our category. Published by the MNA Media, Shropshire Magazine has proudly served the county since 1950.For over seven decades we have helped celebrate the best of Shropshire; from its rich cultural scene and its magnificent wealth of heritage, to the many innovative businesses and inspiring individuals that call the area home.It has been our honour to help shine a spotlight on the achievements of our county’s many clubs and organisations, the incredible work of its numerous charities, and, of course, the outstanding spirit of the many communities that form its heart. Over the years it has been our privilege to bring you journalism that both informs and entertains, and a platform for the topics and issues that matter to you. Always, it is our pleasure to give a voice to the county’s success stories and triumphs, and to support those who are driven to make Shropshire that little bit brighter. In picking up this prestigious accolade, Shropshire Magazine was praised as a vibrant publication, with its resilience in a challenging market attributed to its ‘outstanding content and design’. Judges also stated that ‘the quality of Shropshire Magazine reflects the beauty of the Shropshire countryside’. In our mission to always showcase the very best of our county, we can think of little higher praise.Editor Caroline Jones said: “We are absolutely thrilled with our award and I would like to congratulate everyone in the team on this success.
“The magazine has a very hard-working, talented and dedicated team and I am delighted that their work has been recognised with a national award. It is an excellent achievement that they thoroughly deserve.”
Every year the Newspaper Awards honour some of the best in the business across categories including National Newspaper of the Year, Regional Newspaper Printer of the Year, and International Newspaper of the Year. At a big night for MNA Media, not only did Shropshire Magazine bring home its award, but also our sister publication, the Bridgnorth Journal, was commended in the Local Weekly Newspaper of the Year category. At Shropshire Magazine we are proud that our commitment to bringing you a first-class publication has been recognised, and our team is dedicated to making sure that this magazine continues to stand for editorial excellence with every issue. Thank you to all of you – our readers and our advertisers – for your fantastic support, particularly during this currently challenging economic time. Please contact Caroline Jones at caroline.jones@mnamedia.co.uk with any feedback, questions or content opportunities. For advertising opportunities please email colette.clark@mnamedia.co.uk or sharon.griffiths@mnamedia.co.uk
