Online Publishing Awards Shortlist Unveiled

The UK Association of Online Publishers (AOP) has revealed the shortlist for this year’s digital awards, which recognize innovation and excellence in online content.

Regional news websites feature prominently on the shortlist with the Gazette Live garnering a total of four award nominations, including Best Consumer Website and Best Online Consumer Publisher.

The internet portal for the Teesside Evening Gazette is also in the running for the Online Community award for its Gazette Communities initiative where users can access news by postcode.

In addition, the online presence of the Southport Visitor made the shortlist in the community category for its Southport Communities innovation, which enables local groups and societies to create their own web pages.

The online version of the Manchester Evening News is also among the nominees, which comprise a variety of business publications as well as local and national news organizations.

Park Lane’s Hilton Hotel will host the awards in October.

The full shortlist is available at the AOP.