Student journalists rewarded at first UCLan media awards

By UK Journalism

The University of Central Lancashireís finest student journalists were rewarded at the first UCLan Media Awards.

Hundreds of students glammed-up for the Oscars style ceremony at the Studentís Union.

The awards recognised the talent and effort of the volunteers who worked for Pluto, the student newspaper and Frequency, the student radio station.

Pluto editor Mark Hudson, changed the paper from a monthly magazine to a fortnightly tabloid newspaper and in just nine months it has built up a reputation with the students and is a strong rival of the local press.

Success

Mark said: ìThe awards evening ended what has been a hugely successful year for our student-run media.

ìWhile we rewarded people who had done exceptionally well, I hope that everyone who was at the ceremony is proud of what they have achieved.î

Frequency station manager Emma Syer said: ìIt was a wonderful way of showing our volunteers how vital they are to Frequency 1350 and I hope that it's boosted our morale and encouraged people to return next year.

ìThe awards made everyone feel very special and proud to be part of everything that we have achieved over the last year.î

Head of the journalism department Mike Ward said: ìIíd like to express my admiration for the level of commitment and hard work shown by all who have worked on UCLan student media this year.

ìI was close enough to last summerís preparations for the re-launch of Pluto and Frequency to know just how much blood, sweat and tears went into this.

ìWhat has emerged is a great testament of their determination, talent and commitment.î

The winners were:

Pluto

Outstanding achievement awards
Jenna Richards- news editor
Dom Sanna- PR1 design editor
James Hoare- PR1 content editor
Ed Walker- features editor and assistant editor
Emma Syer- Frequency station manager

Section of the year
News

Team of the year
Sports

News writer of the year
Amanda Smith

Features writer of the year
James Hoare

Sports reporter of the year
Liz Bickerstaffe

Overall contribution award
Mark Dowling

Critic of the year
Joe Stafford

Most promising fresher
Andrew Hemphill

Best one-off contribution
Matt Robinson

Frequency

Best DJ/Presenter
Seb Noble

Best show
Work in progress

Best commercial show
The David McWilliam show

Best specialist show
Big hitters show

Most promising newcomer
Mark Oughton

Most improved
Sinead Renouf

Best features
Face for radio

Best reviewer
Phil Colvin

More info
BA (Hons) Journalism
PGDip Broadcast Journalism
Pluto
Frequency 1350am

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