THE North Central Review was recognised with two awards at the Victorian Country Press Association annual awards on Friday night.
Journalist Colin MacGillivray’s story about Wallan basketball import Arcaim Lallemand won Best Sports Story in the 6000-plus circulation category.
The Review also won Best House Ad (open) for its adverts highlighting Deakin University’s Media innovation and civic future of Australia’s country press project.
Designed by the Review’s graphic designer Paul Mackay, the advertising campaign included four adverts focusing on why regional newspapers are important to their communities.
General manager/editor Lauren Duffy attended the awards ceremony at the RACV Club in Melbourne, where regional newspapers across Victoria were recognised for journalism, photography, advertising and newspaper excellence.
“We are a small team producing a lot of local content, competing against much larger organisations, especially in the category of 6000-plus circulation,” she said.
“It’s great recognition of our team’s work, and we congratulate all winners and finalists on the night.”