Winners of the AIC Media Awards 2024

Full list of winning journalists below.

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The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has announced the winners of the AIC Media Awards 2024.

The awards recognise the journalists who have best educated private investors and financial advisers about investment trusts. They are voted for by AIC members, their managers, brokers and analysts.

The winners are:

Jeff Prestridge

Best National Journalist:

Jeff Prestridge, Associated Newspapers

Gavin Lumsden

Best Trade Journalist:

Gavin Lumsden, Citywire

Cherry Reynard

Best Freelance Journalist:

Cherry Reynard

James Crux

Best Financial Consumer Journalist:

James Crux, Shares

Elliot Gulliver-Needham, Best Regional

Best Regional Journalist: 

Elliot Gulliver-Needham, City AM

Kyle

Best Online Journalist: 

Kyle Caldwell, interactive investor

Jonathan Davis, Best Broadcast Journalist

Best Broadcast Journalist: 

Jonathan Davis, Money Makers

Tara O'Connor, Best VCT Journalist

Best VCT Journalist: 

Tara O’Connor, FT Adviser

Elliot Gulliver-Needham, Best Social Media Journalist

Best Use of Social Media: 

Elliot Gulliver-Needham, City AM

Helen Kirrane, Rising Star Award

Helen Pridham Rising Star Award1: 

Helen Kirrane, This is Money

“Financial journalists perform a crucial role in educating and informing investors. I’d like to congratulate the winners of this year’s AIC Media Awards, which acknowledge that vital role. This year’s talented winners have worked hard to educate private investors and financial advisers about investment trusts and the long-term benefits of investing.”

Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC)

Annabel

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Notes to editors

  1. The Helen Pridham Rising Star Award recognises a journalist covering investment companies with up to two years’ experience.
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