Shine news

Shine 2019: our shortlisted schools

Following judging day on Monday 20th May, we’re delighted to announced the list of schools who are shortlisted for the 2019 Shine School Media Awards. We’ve had some truly remarkable entries this year and this list reflects the huge diversity of students who have worked so hard, from all over the country.

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Shine’s Liz Hunt: an edited history

We’re very fortunate to have Daily Mail Consulting Editor Liz Hunt on our Committee. Liz also judges the Shine Awards each summer and comes to our Awards Day. So… if you come along in July be sure to say hello and seek some advice from her.

In this article, Liz tells us the fascinating story about how she came to be a journalist.

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The Shine 2019 deadline is getting close…

As the April entry deadline approaches, the Shine team are thinking of you and know you are busy busy.

  • Could this be the first time you have heard about the Shine competition?
  • Do you have a school publication or a website?

If so – this is the perfect opportunity for all budding journalists and reporters and pupils working towards a career in print, publishing and graphic design. The Shine competition could change your students’ lives!

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Our 2019 Entry Form

We’ve heard a lot this year from new schools across the UK keen to enter Shine 2019.

However we’re really keen that old friends aren’t forgotten. Get involved now!

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Why Shine means so much to the Stationers’ Company

Every year, the Shine School Media Awards is held at Stationers’ Hall, the ancient home of publishing in the City of London.

You, our entrants, represent our future and hopefully will help drive our industries forward, despite all the challenges that invention continues to present us with. The Shine competition is not just about publishing – it is as much about literacy, creativity, business skills and teamwork.

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