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24 October 2025

Bauer Media hits new high with 16 BSME shortlist nominations

Bauer Media is proud to celebrate individuals from across its UK Publishing business, hitting a new high with 16 shortlist nominations at this year’s BSME Awards.

The BSME Awards recognise the work of the best editors, as well as standout art directors, writers and columnists, the best launches and the most-eye catching covers.

The full list of nominations is as follows:

  • Editor of the Year Culture: John Mulvey, Mojo
  • Editor of the Year Homes, Gardens & Country: Rachel Hawkins, Landscape
  • Editor of the Year Men’s & Women’s: Rachel Jones, Bella
  • Editor of the Year Motoring: David Simister, Classic Car Weekly
  • Editor of the Year Motoring: Emma Franklin, Motorcycle News
  • Editor of the Year Specialist: Nick de Semlyen, Empire
  • Editor of the Year Sport Health & Fitness: Chris Jones, Today’s Golfer
  • New Editor of the Year: Katie Banks, Closer
  • New Editor of the Year: Joe Brothwell, That’s Life!
  • Art Director of the Year Consumer: Chris Lupton, Empire
  • Art Director of the Year Consumer: Caz Roberts, Grazia; Grazia Beauty
  • Columnist of the Year Consumer: Boyd Hilton, heat
  • Launch of the Year: Hattie Brett, Grazia Beauty
  • Cover of the Year Consumer: Chris Lupton, Empire (Wicked and Tron: Ares)
  • Cover of the Year Consumer: Caz Roberts, Grazia Beauty

Helen Morris, Co-CEO of UK Publishing comments: “Congratulations to all those nominated for the BSME Awards. This recognition is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and passion of our teams, who continue to deliver content that inspires and connects with our audiences every day.”

The winners will be announced at an exclusive event on Thursday, 27 November at The Rosewood London.

A full list of nominees can be found on the BSME website.

 

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For further press information, please contact:
Jyoti Mand – Communications Manager, Bauer Media UK
jyoti.mand@bauermedia.co.uk

About Bauer Media UK   
Bauer Media UK reaches over 25 million UK consumers through a portfolio of world-class, multi-platform media and entertainment brands including heat, KISS, Grazia, Empire, Magic, Absolute Radio and the Hits Radio Brand Network. These brands offer commercial partners access to highly engaged audiences, with creative solutions underpinned by insight and instinct. Bauer Media UK is part of the Bauer Media Group, one of the world’s largest privately owned media businesses with media assets all over the globe.

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