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December 03 2007
WHYTE & MACKAY/YJA MEDIA AWARDS 2007
The inaugural Whyte & Mackay/YJA Media Awards were presented at the Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show on the Press Day – 30th November. There were six categories with many entries and they were assessed by a panel of independent judges who specialise in the content of the particular categories. The successful members of the Yachting Journalists’ Association in the categories are listed together with the judges: a. Reportage in any printed medium (including web reports) of a boating event, sail or power - Judged by Dennis Skillicorn Winner: “Disabled Sailing” by Barry Pickthall. b. Broadcast of any boating event or an event of a similar nature; radio, television or podcast - Judged by BBC South's Roger Johnson Winner: “The Race Against Time” an APP production by Andrew Preece c. Photographic study – single or multiple images - judged by Ewen Southby Tailyour Winner: “Sailing Journal” by Nic Compton d. Graphic study – illustrations, cartoons or layout - judged by Ewen Southby Tailyour Winner: “Ever Wonder Why We Do It” by Mike Peyton e. Book - judged by Clare Francis Winner: “An Absorbing Interest” by Bob Fisher f. Trade and industry report, boat/gear test or similar - judged by Dennis Skillicorn Winner: “12m Kate” by Patrick Roach