THE GUARDIAN Student Media Awards has yet again named York Vision one of the country’s leading papers after shortlisting them for ‘Student Newspaper of the Year’ for the fifth time.
Vision writers have also had success in individual categories, with both Vision Editor Martin Williams and Deputy News Editor Tom McDermott shortlisted for ‘Student Reporter of the Year’. Jim Norton, Vision’s other editor is shortlisted for ‘Sports Writer of the Year’.
Nominee Tom McDermott said of his success: “I am very happy to be nominated. It’s a great achievement for the team that we have been shortlisted in so many categories.”
York Vision has won ‘Newspaper of the Year’ in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2007 – more than any other student newspaper.
Editor Martin Williams commented: “We are delighted that Vision has yet again been nominated for this prestigious award. All our hard work is definitely paying off!”
Jim Norton added: “The Guardian Awards are like the Oscars of student journalism, so it’s fantastic to be nominated. I know it sounds cheesy, but everyone’s hard work and dedication has really paid off.”
Nouse have also been triumphant, with nominations for ‘Website of Year’, ‘Sports Writer of the Year’, ‘Diversity Writer of the Year’, ‘Columnist of the Year’ and ‘Feature Writer of the Year’. Editor of Nouse Henry Foy said: “It’s a great honour to be recognised on a national level for the hard work the Nouse team puts into the newspaper and website.”
“The continued national success of York publications is fantastic, and I congratulate all of York’s talented nominees on their deserved nominations.”
The awards ceremony will take place in London on the 25th of November.