Now in its 15th year, the awards celebrate emerging talent from across consumer and business media, highlighting the people making their mark across editorial, commercial, marketing, audience development, events, insight, design and technology.

This year’s winners reflect the breadth of skills driving the modern publishing industry. Whether creating exceptional content, building innovative commercial partnerships, uncovering audience insights or delivering outstanding customer experiences, each winner demonstrates the creativity, ambition and expertise that will shape the next generation of trusted editorial brands.

The awards form part of the PPA’s wider commitment to attracting, developing and celebrating publishing talent. Alongside initiatives such as the PPA Paid Work Experience Scheme, which is helping to make careers in publishing more accessible, the Next Gen Awards recognise those already making an exceptional contribution and inspire the talent that will lead the industry into the future.

Sajeeda Merali, CEO of the PPA, said:

“The future of publishing depends on the talented people coming into our industry and the opportunities we create for them to thrive. The PPA Next Gen Awards celebrate individuals who are already making an outstanding contribution while demonstrating the curiosity, creativity and commercial thinking that will define a future generation of publishing leaders.

Developing future talent is one of the PPA’s key priorities. Through initiatives such as our Paid Work Experience Scheme and the work of our Next Gen Board, we’re committed to helping ensure our industry continues to attract people from all backgrounds and gives them the opportunity to build rewarding careers.”

The winners were selected by an expert panel of judges drawn from across the publishing industry.

PPA Next Gen Awards 2026 winners:

• Yasmin Ansari, Senior Marketing Executive, Computing
• Joseph Arthur, Deputy Editor, Performance Marketing World
• Augustus Bambridge-Sutton, Senior Reporter, FoodNavigator
• Martha Beattie, Membership Executive / Partnerships and Loyalty Executive, Good Housekeeping
• Holly Bullock, Features Editor, Stylist Magazine
• Maryah Chughtai, Senior Communications Executive, Haymarket Media Group
• Natalie Cooper, Designer, Stylist Magazine
• Marlene Cowlard, Conference Producer, Construction News, New Civil Engineer & Ground Engineering
• Tom Easton, Senior Digital Marketing Executive, The Morning Advertiser & Food Manufacture
• Lottie Elton, Senior Reporter, The Big Issue
• Megan Geall, Senior Homes and Lifestyle Writer, Good Housekeeping UK
• Leah Goldring, Account Manager, Our Media
• Daksh Jagwani, Senior Marketing Product Analyst, William Reed
• Dea Jusufi, Reporter, TTG
• Lydia Katsipi, Portfolio Manager, Ground Engineering, New Civil Engineer & Construction News
• Bukunmi Lajumoke, Insights Associate, Hearst UK
• Annabelle Lee, Associate Publisher, Artists & Illustrators
• Clara Llamas Valero, Awards & Membership Executive, Shard Financial Media
• Emma MacDonald, Marketing Executive, Customer Conversion & Engagement, Immediate
• Sidhi Mittal, Senior Reporter, edie
• Rebecca Norris, Features Writer, Saga Magazine
• Nav Pal, Studio Manager, Haymarket Business Media
• Ben Parsons, Senior Digital Writer, Today’s Golfer
• Chante Piette-Valentine, Head of Social & Video, Time Out
• Megan Robinson, Senior Technology Reporter, Retail Week
• Jessica Steer, Senior Marketing Executive, emap
• Cordelia Tarbrooke, Senior Digital Marketing Executive, The Stage & The Bookseller
• Emily Tsang, Business Developer, Energy Voice, The Courier, The Sunday Post & Press & Journal
• Gabbie Wright, Senior Ad Operations Executive, Our Media
• Tyler Yates, Senior Designer, Haymarket Automotive Studio

Their achievements will be recognised at an exclusive celebration on 8 October at The Virgin Hotel Shoreditch, London, bringing together the winners, their peers, and senior leaders from across the industry.

In addition, the PPA continues its commitment to nurturing future talent with the Student of the Year Award, which honours outstanding student work that demonstrates creativity and potential.

Undergraduate Student of the Year

• Winner: Daisy Sanderson, The University of Sheffield

• Highly Commended: Robin Hibbs, The University of Sheffield

Postgraduate Student of the Year

• Winner: Jude Jones, City St George’s, University of London

• Highly Commended: Phoebe Pascoe, City St George’s, University of London