You can see the photos from the night here.

The awards highlight the exceptional individuals and companies who delivered outstanding work over the last year – from highly respected editors, world-class writers, and commercial teams, to innovative events, digital products, and creativity that bring the brands to life.

The entries, judged by an expert panel from across the industry, were plentiful and diverse. From small and large companies across consumer and B2B to start-ups and those that have been flying the flag for publishing for years.

John Innes, PPA Scotland Chair commented: “The broad range of winners across all the PPA Award categories shows that innovation, ideas and inspiration within the specialist media sector in Scotland is thriving. What makes us special – our trusted content and focus on communities – is continuing to attract engaged audiences, strong commercial partnerships and exceptional talent.”

Winners

• Writer of the Year – Michael McEwan, DC Thomson
• Young Journalist of the Year – Lucy Fitzgerald, Radge Media
• Designer of the Year – Phil Tristram, CA Magazine, River Group
• Columnist of the Year – Michael McEwan, DC Thomson
• Editorial Photograph of the Year – “If not me, who?” (Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP), Holyrood
• Newsletter of the Year – Tes Scotland
• Event of the Year – Holyrood’s 500th Issue Reception, Holyrood Events
• Podcast of the Year – Murder in the Granite City, The Scottish Sun, News UK
• Brand Extension of the Year – Adelaide Summer Festival Guide 2023, List Publishing
• Media Brand of the Year – Holyrood Communications
• Independent Publishing Company of the Year – We Are Makers
• Supplement/Special of the Year – Cycling World Championships, International Media Sales, White Light CM
• Editor of the Year – Mandy Rhodes, Holyrood, Holyrood Communications
• Launch/Relaunch of the Year – Tea Shack News Rebooted, Step Change in Safety
• Customer/Member Title of the Year – IQ, Mensa, Think Publishing
• Business Title of the Year – HolyroodDaily, Holyrood Communications
• Consumer Title of the Year – Bunkered Online, DC Thomson
• Cover of the Year – CA Magazine, ICAS Accounting, River Group ltd

With thanks to PPA Scotland Awards partners: Acorn Web Offset, Evessio, The International Magazine Centre, Midton, Shutterstock, and PLS.