Commentator of the Year 2026
Winner
Harry Wallop, Freelance (The Times & Sunday Times)
This entry was a clear winner, receiving ringing endorsements from all judges. The panel agreed Harry achieved a perfect balance of being original and fresh without ever being obscure. His pieces, across different publications, were always relevant and impactful.
“Harry is an excellent, confident and engaging writer and he picks very unique hooks for his articles to make them relatable to real life. He writes with a lot of personality and flare,” commented one judge.
“He knows each topic inside out and can recite the history of the subject in a way that is seamless and fun. I found all his entries enjoyable and engaging to read, and I felt I learned a lot in the process,” added another judge.
Shortlist:
Claer Barrett, Financial Times
Dan Cooper, Money Marketing
Jen Frost, Professional Adviser
Stephanie Hawthorne, FT Adviser
Callum Mason, The i Paper
Rachel Rickard Straus, The Daily Mail & This is Money
Harry Wallop, Freelance (The Times & Sunday Times)
