Gill Randall of the Newspaper Advertising Bureau, the national advertising, sales and marketing division of Caxton, commends this year's winners, saying, "In our competitive media environment, it's so important to uphold the first rate quality of Caxton's free and sold newspapers that our readers, advertisers and shareholders have come to expect and continue to enjoy. Well done to all those who claimed accolades this year - we are proud of you all!
The Caxton Newspaper Awards are designed to promote and maintain superior quality in Caxton's array of newspapers. Judging covered multiple categories, including Best Sold newspaper, Best Free newspaper, Most Promising Journalist, Journalist of the Year, and Best Hard News Photograph.
Other winners include:
'Burnout' by Peter Upfold, The Hilltop
Best Turnaround: Steve Thomas and Michelle le Roux, South Coast Sun group of papers
Regional Papers: Buks Esterhuizen, Lowveld Media
Metropolitan Papers: Marietjie Tame, Joburg South
Wendy de la Hunt, Alberton Record
Lizah Rubisane, African Reporter, Springs
