Commentator of the Year

Johanna Noble, The Times and The Sunday Times, collects her trophy from Jonathan Goodstone, Head of UK PR at Vanguard and Awards host Rachel Parris.

WINNER:

Johanna Noble, The Times and The Sunday Times 

A trio of contenders were ahead after the first round of scoring, with Johanna Noble from The Times and The Sunday Times emerging as the winner following the judges’ panel discussion.

“Fantastic, hard-hitting campaigns that are being noticed and debated at the highest level,” commented one judge. “Johanna writes well about issues that are close to her heart, but more importantly, the ones that matter to consumers,” explained another judge. “She makes her opinions clear in a personable and engaging tone. Her articles are also campaigning, highlighting where change is needed.”

Highly Commended:

Moira O'Neill, Financial Times Money and Opinion

Judges also had high praise for Moira O'Neill’s work for Financial Times Money, complimenting her ability to “liven things up with interesting or humorous angles and a bright and breezy style”. “She always offers clear opinions that are backed up by experts and advice to readers,” remarked one judge.

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