Investment Journalist of the Year (Consumer)
James Fitzgerald, for work at the Daily Telegraph, collects his trophy from Beth Saint, Global Head of Marketing and Communications at Schroders, and Awards host Rachel Parris.
WINNER:
James Fitzgerald, for work at The Daily Telegraph
James Fitzgerald’s work while at The Daily Telegraph earned him the crown in this category. “He demonstrates how some core journalistic skills can produce cracking stories,” explained one judge, remarking upon James’ skill in “revisiting topics and knowing the importance of follow ups which put him ahead of the game”. “He produces content uncovering important stories which frequently caught the attention of rivals,” commented another.
Shortlist
Valentina Cipriani, Investors' Chronicle
James Fitzgerald, for work at The Daily Telegraph
Moira O'Neill, Financial Times Money
Rachel Rickard Straus, Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday
Mike Sheen, This is Money,Mail Online
Jemma Slingo, Investors' Chronicle
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