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newsawards 2015
print.digital.business
IN ASSOCIATION WITH PJ AND FUJIFILM
Call for entries
Closing date for entries 6 February 2015
newsawards 2015
print.digital.business
IN ASSOCIATION WITH PJ AND FUJIFILM
The Awards
The Grand Prix – The Total Package
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Print
Newspaper Printer of the Year 5
Printed Innovation of the Year
(UK and International) 6
National Newspaper of the Year
(weekday and weekend editions) 6
Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year
(weekday and weekend editions) 7
International Newspaper of the Year 7
Closing date for entries 6 February 2015
Weekly Newspaper of the Year 8
www.newsawards.co.uk
National Supplement/Magazine of the Year 8
Regional Supplement/Magazine of the Year 9
Niche Market Newspaper of the Year 9
Celebrating the best in news media print,
technology and business innovation
Wednesday 29 April 2015
Nine Kings Suite, Lancaster London,
Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY
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This is the 19th year of newsawards (previously
known as The Newspaper Awards). Supported by
many leading suppliers to the newspaper industry,
newsawards 2015 will celebrate the best in news
media print, technology and business.
This year sees the Awards adopt a fresh new format
that divides the categories into three distinct sections
– print, digital and business – bringing each section
into sharper focus.
In addition to the print and digital categories, for the
first time there are Business awards that focus on
commercial success and innovation.
The Grand Prix this year will be awarded to the
newspaper brand that brings together the most
cohesive and compelling print-digital-business
offering.
Good luck to everyone and we look forward to seeing
you on Wednesday 29th April when all the winners
will be revealed at a black tie gala dinner at the
Lancaster London.
Digital
News Website of the Year (UK and International)
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Digital Innovation of the Year 11
Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology 11
Best Use of User Generated Content 12
News App of the Year (UK and International) 12
Business
Best Use of Advertising Technology 13
Commercial Advertising Initiative of the Year 14
Brand Partnership of the Year 14
Entry Form 15
newsawards 2015
All categories are open to entries from the United
Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland except The
International Newspaper of the Year Award that is
only open to overseas published newspapers.
Printed Innovation of the Year, News Website of the
Year and News App of the Year are open to entries
from the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and
overseas publishers and printers.
The
Print
Awards
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The Grand Prix –
The Total Package
The Grand Prix will be awarded to the newspaper
brand that brings together the most cohesive and
compelling ‘print-digital-business’ offering to the
market – The Total Package.
Judges will be looking for the news media
publisher that demonstrates the best crossplatform collection of both printed and digital
assets, in particular where all media types
complement and add value to each other.
In addition to judging the quality of the actual
assets, judges will be looking for evidence of how
publishers’ multi-platform strategies have been
taken to market and evidence of business success
in terms of readership and revenue.
A 500-word summary is required together with
samples of relevant printed products and links to
digital assets.
All entries to The Grand Prix must incorporate both
printed and digital news media products.
Newspaper Printer
of the Year
The Agfa Premier Award for all printers of
newspapers printed by flexo or coldset web offset
There are two Awards. A print plant can enter either
Award, but not both.
National Newspaper Printer of the Year
Open to all printers of national newspapers, the
judges will be looking for excellent quality from a
maximum of TWO different national newspaper
titles. Three consecutive issues of a newspaper (i.e. a
maximum six newspapers for each entry) are required
printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015.
Regional Newspaper Printer of the Year
Open to all printers of regional/local newspapers,
the judges will be looking for excellent quality from
a maximum of THREE different regional or local
newspaper titles. Three consecutive issues of each
newspaper (i.e. a maximum nine newspapers for each
entry) are required (three days running for a regional
daily, three weeks running for a weekly title), printed
between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015.
Printed Innovation
of the Year
(UK and International)
The UPM Paper Premier Award for all UK,
international and overseas published newspapers
Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate
the most innovative, creative or commercial
implementation of print for newspapers while also
demonstrating commercial benefits to printers and
publishers. Entries need to have been published
between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015.
Regional Daily
Newspaper of the Year
Entries can be for newspapers or supplements
themselves or they can be standalone initiatives
that have been used to enhance a newspaper’s
performance such as posters, books, wraps, inserts
etc. Judges require a maximum 500-word summary
to accompany the entry that must also include three
copies of the actual printed newspaper/supplement/
product.
The Aktrion Premier Award for all regional daily
newspapers
Three consecutive issues of the newspaper printed
between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015 must be
submitted for judging. In addition to demonstrating
production excellence, judges require a maximum
300-word summary which focuses on projects/
campaigns/innovations that have contributed to the
commercial/business success of your newspaper.
Sales/distribution figures (ABC/VFD or otherwise
audited) for the January-June 2013 and January-June
2014 periods must be submitted, or monthly audited
figures for the full year. The entry can include one
weekend package.
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National Newspaper of
the Year (for Daily and
Sunday newspapers)
The manroland web systems Premier Award for all
national daily and Sunday newspapers
Three consecutive issues of a daily or Sunday
newspaper printed between 1 January 2014 and
6 February 2015 must be submitted for judging. In
addition to demonstrating production excellence,
judges require a maximum 300-word summary
which focuses on projects/campaigns/innovations
that have contributed to the commercial/business
success of your newspaper.
Sales/distribution figures (ABC/VFD or otherwise
audited) for the January-June 2013 and January-June
2014 periods must be submitted, or monthly audited
figures for the full year.
International
Newspaper of the Year
The Resolute Forest Products Premier Award for all
international daily and weekly newspapers published
overseas
Judges will be looking for consistent and excellent
quality over three different issues of a newspaper
printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015.
Design, use of colour and photography will also be
taken into consideration by the judges.
Weekly Newspaper
of the Year
The WRH Marketing/Ferag Award for all local weekly
newspapers
Three consecutive issues of the newspaper printed
between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015 must be
submitted for judging. In addition to demonstrating
production excellence, judges require a maximum
300-word summary which focuses on projects/
campaigns/innovations which have contributed to
the commercial/business success of your newspaper.
Regional Supplement/
Magazine of the Year
The Precision Colour Printing Award for all regional
newspaper colour supplements or standalone
magazines printed any method
In addition to demonstrating production excellence,
judges require a maximum 300-word summary that
focuses on projects/campaigns/innovations that have
contributed to the commercial/business success of
your supplement/magazine.
The entry must originate from a newspaper
publishing environment but can be a standalone
publication. Required are three different issues of the
supplement/magazine printed between 1 January
2014 and 6 February 2015.
Sales/distribution figures (ABC/VFD or otherwise
audited) for the January-June 2013 and January-June
2014 periods must be submitted. Monthly audited
figures for the full year can also be submiited.
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National Supplement/
Magazine of the Year
The Sun Chemical Award for all national newspaper
supplements and magazines printed any method
In addition to demonstrating production excellence,
judges require a maximum 300-word summary
which focuses on projects/campaigns/innovations
which have contributed to the commercial/business
success of your supplement/magazine.
Niche Market
Newspaper of the Year
The Newssolutions Award for all niche market
(special interest) newspapers
The judges will be looking for consistent quality
over three different issues of a specialist newspaper
published between 1 January 2014 and 6 February
2015. Daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly
publications can enter this category.
The entry must include three different issues of the
supplement or magazine printed between 1 January
2014 and 6 February 2015.
Printers can only enter this category on behalf
of contract customers providing they have their
permission.
A supplement/magazine must be a separate section
of the publication or a separate publication, preprinted, which is inserted in, or distributed with, the
main newspaper.
Niche or special interest includes sports, hobbies,
religious, educational, business and lifestyle titles.
Digital Innovation
of the Year
The
Digital
Awards
The Kodak Award for all news media businesses
Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate
the most innovative, creative or commercial
implementation of digital media introduced since 1
January 2014 that has brought improvements within
your news publishing or printing environment. Digital
media covers many different areas including internet,
apps, podcasting, videocasting, Twitter, Facebook,
streaming audio and video, mobile devices (such
as Android, iPod and iPad), blogs and virtual reality.
Judges require a maximum 300-word summary to
accompany the entry that can be enhanced with
diagrams, photographs and samples.
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News Website of
the Year (UK and
International)
The Drag+drop Award for all news websites
Judges require a maximum 300 words to support
the entry. The entry should include a brief history/
strategy; evidence of technology innovation
designed to encourage/enhance visitor interaction;
incorporation of multiple platforms such as Twitter,
Facebook, blogging, video, mobile; and evidence of
monetisation of the website.
Where appropriate, judges will require free-of-charge
access to the site during the judging process. The
entry must be submitted as a plain Word document –
no images, screen grabs etc. will be accepted.
All entries, together with entry forms, must be
emailed to [email protected].
Most Innovative Use of
Mobile Technology
For all news media businesses
With over 1.5 billion smartphones and a growing
array of mobile devices from tablets and phones to
the burgeoning wearables market, the importance
of mobile technology is key to the successful
dissemination of news media.
Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate
speed and responsiveness, intelligent use of graphics,
creative use of native advertising, how social
media has been incorporated, live news feeds, use
of geolocation, voice and gesture control and user
engagement etc. In addition, judges require evidence
of a clear mobile strategy.
A maximum 300-word summary is required together
with relevant links and, where appropriate, free-ofcharge access for websites, tablets etc. during the
judging process. The entry must be submitted as a
plain Word document – no images, screen grabs etc.
will be accepted. The entry must be emailed to
[email protected].
Best Use of User
Generated Content
For all news media businesses
The Best Use of User Generated Content award
will be presented to the news media organisation
that demonstrates a clear strategy on how it is
encouraging and enabling its readers to engage by
submitting their own videos, text and photographs.
Judges will require evidence of the methods used to
engage the reader and how the barriers have been
broken down between the journalist and reader.
Innovative use of technologies to facilitate user
involvement will be taken into consideration and
also how readers have been creatively incentivised to
submit content.
The
Business
Awards
A 300-word summary is required together with
relevant links and, where appropriate, free-of-charge
access for websites, tablets etc. during the judging
process. The entry must be submitted as a plain
Word document – no images, screen grabs etc. will be
accepted. The entry must be emailed to
[email protected].
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News App of the Year
(UK and International)
The PCS Award for any platform including iPhone,
Android and iPad
Open to all news media organisations (UK and
international), judges require a brief summary (max
300 words) to support the entry. The entry should
include details on how the app was developed;
evidence of any technological innovations used in the
design/implementation of the app; the commercial/
business model for the app; facts and figures
illustrating the success of the app.
Where appropriate, judges will require free-of-charge
download access to the app during the judging
process.
The entry must be submitted as a plain Word
document – no images, screen grabs etc. will be
accepted. The entry must be emailed to
[email protected].
Best Use of Advertising
Technology
The FaR Partners Award for all suppliers and users of
Advertising Technology
Advertising Technology (Ad-Tech) is the collective
term for systems and IT that help the media
industry automate and improve the efficiency of the
advertising process. The Ad-Tech market is the fastestgrowing part of the news media sector and it is
having a profound effect on the newspaper industry.
Judges will be looking for entries, from suppliers or
users of Ad-Tech, that demonstrate the smartest
and most commercially successful use of advertising
technology. Judges will be particularly interested in
what process the technology has improved, how it
has been integrated into the workflow and culture of
the business, how it has increased revenue and how it
has improved operating efficiency and profitability.
Judges require a maximum 300-word summary to
accompany the entry, which can be enhanced with
workflows, case studies and commercial data.
Commercial
Advertising Initiative
of the Year
Entry form
For all news media organisations
Advertising continues to be the key ingredient to the
success of any news media organisation. With new
print and digital technologies, news organisations/
media businesses are working with clients to create
exciting, new cross-platform commercial advertising
opportunities. In this category, judges will be looking
for print, digital or combined projects that clearly
demonstrate creative media thinking at their core.
Judges also require evidence of the project’s success –
this can be via percentage figures, monetary figures or
evidence of client satisfaction.
Rules and regulations
Entry is free of charge
Only newspapers and digital news products published since 1 January 2014 are
eligible – except where specified
A news media organisation may enter any number of categories
Separate entry forms and newspapers are required for each category
Photocopies of the entry form are acceptable – please fill out the form clearly and
accurately
Required is a maximum 300-word summary together
with print or digital examples of the relevant
campaign.
Each entry must be accompanied by the requirements outlined under the category
heading – otherwise the entry will be ineligible and will be excluded by the judges
Only one entry per envelope
Presentation folders will not be accepted, except for Digital Innovation of the Year,
Printed Innovation of the Year and the Grand Prix
Entries will not be returned unless specifically requested at the time of sending
Newspapers from Northern Ireland, Scotland, The Republic of Ireland and Wales may
enter either the national or regional Print awards but not both
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For all news media organisations
The decision of the judges is final
Companies are increasingly looking to harness the
full power of a news media publisher’s print and
digital portfolio. Judges will be looking for entries that
demonstrate how a publisher has worked creatively
and strategically with a brand to communicate
its message and engage with the newspaper’s
digital and print audience. This might be through
conferences, supplements, promotions, microsites,
bespoke and native advertising solutions etc. The
entry must demonstrate how the Brand Partnership
has succeeded via figures/percentages and it should
show clear evidence of how the project has enhanced
the brand of both the newspaper and its client.
The following section must be completed for every entry – please fill out the form
clearly and accurately in block capitals
Newspaper
Frequency
Print/Production plant
Publisher
Name
Position
Judges require a 300-word summary together with
hard copy and/or digital examples of the entry.
Telephone
e-mail
Signature
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Brand Partnership
of the Year
Closing date for receipt of entries is 6 February 2015
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Category entered - please tick relevant box:
The Grand Prix
The Print Awards
National Newspaper Printer of the Year
Regional Newspaper Printer of the Year
Printed Innovation of the Year
National Newspaper of the Year
Regional Newspaper of the Year
International Newspaper of the Year
Niche Market Newspaper of the Year
Weekly Newspaper of the Year (local)
National Supplement/Magazine of the Year
Regional Supplement/Magazine of the Year
The Digital Awards
News Website of the Year
Digital Innovation of the Year
News App of the Year
Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology
Best Use of User Generated Content
The Business Awards
Best Use of Advertising Technology
Brand Partnership of the Year
Commercial Advertising Initiative of the Year
Return this form with all other entry requirements to:
Gary Cullum, Cullum Publishing/Iguana,
Unit 1, Maylands Business Centre, Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7ES.
Sat nav for courier & delivery: HP2 7BA
Please note: entries for News Website of the Year, News App of the Year, Best Use of User
Generated Content, and Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology are to be emailed to
[email protected].
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For queries please contact:
Helen Hargreaves Tel +44 (0) 1869 340351
e-mail: [email protected]

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