The PPA has announced its 30 Next Gen Award winners who have been recognised for their excellence and contribution to the specialist media industry.
Formerly known as the PPA’s 30 under 30, the awards have been rebranded to align with the PPA’s Next Gen programme. As an organisation, the PPA says it is looking to champion upcoming industry talent and encourage more inclusivity of younger voices across the sector. Its first initiative was the launch of its Next Gen Board in March this year.
The PPA says the Next Gen Awards exist to champion 30 of the most exciting rising stars in UK specialist media. From dynamic data analysts, event experts and driven sales teams; to marketing and insight stars, engaging writers, boundary-pushing people teams, and finance wizards these awards celebrate the individuals in the industry whose achievements and skills are shaping the future of the sector.
The winners will be celebrated at an exclusive awards event on Thursday 12th October at the Mondrian Hotel, Shoreditch, where their achievements will be recognised and they can network with other winners and industry leaders, says the organisation.
Sajeeda Merali, CEO, PPA said: “There’s so much aspiring and diverse talent in UK specialist media across both consumer and business media. As the industry accelerates and evolves, it’s important for us to recognise and nurture the people that represent the future of our industry. It’s great to see winners from data, marketing, events and programmatic teams as well as creative, writers and content producers.”
The PPA have announced the 2023 – Next Gen Awards winners as follows:
Melissa Epifano, editor in chief, Real Homes, Future
Meena Alexander, features director, The Stylist Group
Jake Wilson, deputy editor, BBC Match of the Day Magazine, Immediate Media
Grace Duncan, senior fresh foods reporter, William Reed
Eleanor Weaver, deputy commercial content editor, Bauer
Jess Hacker, senior reporter, Pulse and Healthcare Leader, Cogora
Dora Wells, scientific content creator, Select Science
Daniel Gayne, reporter, Building Magazine, Assemble Media Group
Isabella McRae, reporter, The Big Issue
James Baxter-Derrington, editor, Investment Week, Incisive Media
Lucy Morgan, purpose/deputy website editor, Glamour, Condé Nast
Costanza Potter, news editor, Chemist+Druggist, Citeline (Norstella)
Sean Boyle, editor, MA Healthcare, Mark Allen Group
Kathryn Wheeler, features editor, Happiful
Savannah Parkinson, client director, The Stylist Group
Emily Farquhar, affiliate business development manager, Bauer
Katie Austin, head of programmatic UK, Future
Parveen Bhambra, senior direct marketing executive, Immediate Media
Hollie Wong, senior social media manager, Gay Times
Sohaib Anjum, marketing executive, Motor Sport Magazine
Jenk Oz, founder & CEO, Thred Media
Kelly-Anne Taylor, podcast editor, The Radio Times Podcast, Immediate Media
Yingyu Sung, data analyst, Immediate Media
Hayley Nicholson, event content manager for financial services, Incisive Media
Chrissie Moncrieffe, creative producer, social media, Condé Nast, Glamour
Tara Blackburn, environmental sustainability manager, Hearst
Grace Leaper, publisher account manager, NLA Media Access
Victoria Hart, communities manager, Mark Allen Group
Ellie Harries, marketing manager, Incisive Media
Rebecca Taylor, commercial content manager, William Reed
Students of the Year:
Dani Clarke, MA Magazine Journalism, University of London
Georgia Rhodes, BA Fashion Marketing- specialising in Writing, Leeds Beckett University
The Judges:
Claire Smith, editor, emap
Alex Zeevalkink, director of digital publishing, The Drum
Arianna Chatzidakis, creative content director, HELLO!
Mario Laama, director of revenue operations, Immediate media
Amelia Tilney, director, Media Sales, Shutterstock
Zosia Kmietowicz, news editor, The BMJ
Elliott Webb, art director, BBC
Mark Hickling, art director, What on Earth
Simone Broadhurst, group event director, Emap
Cameron Sharpe, head of insight, Think
Chloe McCulloch, editorial director, Assemble Media Group
Maria Pieri, editorial director, APL Media
Pippa Jacks, editorial director, TTG
Donna Murphy, deputy managing director, Haymarket
Sally Fitzgerald, deputy managing director, Anthem
Amer Safir, chief editor, The Review of Religions
Sarah Perks, managing director publishing, Autovia
Tracy Larner, head of subscriptions, William Reed
Tony Hill, marketing & events director, Mark Allen Group
James Bennett, head of rightsholder relations, CLA
Wayne Mensah, creative solutions, Time Out
Faye Turner, head of commercial strategy and insight, Hearst UK
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