The shortlist for the prestigious PPA and NMA Awards has been announced, with UK Publishing securing multiple nominations that celebrate the incredible talent and creativity across our brands.

PPA Awards

The PPA Awards champion businesses, individuals across the sector, recognising outstanding work across UK consumer brands and business media. From brilliant teams to outstanding individuals, here’s what’s made the 2025 shortlist:

Commercial Creative Partnership:
Sky Unmissables – Heat & Kiss

Designer of the Year:
Chris Lupton (Empire)
Carolyn Roberts (Grazia)

Editor of the Year:
Hattie Brett (Grazia)

Employer of the Year:
Bauer Media UK

Event of the Year (Business):
Rail Live 2024

Media Brand of the Year (Consumer):
Grazia

Newsletter of the Year:
MOJO Filter Email

Special Interest Brand of the Year:
Empire

Subscriptions / Marketing Initiative of the Year:
Magazines Subscription Campaigns

Writer / Columnist of the Year:
Alex Godfrey (Empire Features Editor)

The full shortlist can be found on the here. Winners will be announced on 25 June during the awards ceremony at City Central at the HAC.

NMA Awards

The NMA Awards recognises magazines and newspaper publications that has excelled in engaging with its subscriber audience adding genuine value to the brand. Celebrating the incredible work of our Bauer teams, the 2025 shortlist features:

Bookazine / One Shot of the Year:
Grazia Beauty

Magazine of the Year (General):
TV Choice

Newsstand Team of the Year:
Real Life

Subscriptions Retention:
Introduction of in-life activity to drive engagement and reduce churn on key brands

Subscriptions Acquisition:
Empire / Empire VIP Club

The full shortlist can be found here. Winners will be announced on 13 May during the awards ceremony at The London Marriot Grosvenor Square.