Nations and Regions Journalist of the Year

“Greg's articles were impressive and shone a light on issues where people needed help.”

“Strong evidence of the regional press standing up for poor and marginalised people against major corporations.”

WINNER:

Greg Wright, The Yorkshire Post

Congratulations go to The Yorkshire Post’s Greg Wright for winning this newly renamed category, aimed at showcasing the best financial or business journalist working for the UK’s local, regional press or media serving the nations of the UK during 2024.

The judging panel praised Greg’s “responsible reporting” and “brilliant investigative journalism,” highlighting his articles as “strong evidence of the regional press standing up for poor and marginalised people against major corporations”. In the words of one judge, “Greg's articles were impressive and shone a light on issues where people needed help”.

Shortlist

Chris Burn, The Yorkshire Post

Michael Crossland, The Yorkshire Post

Rosemary Gallagher, The Scotsman

Elliot Gulliver-Needham, Politico

Peter Ranscombe, Freelance (Scottish Field)

Greg Wright, The Yorkshire Post