The Guardian’s sport team dominated the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, with three journalists taking home top prizes in their respective categories.
Guardian writers take home top prizes at SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
The prestigious SJA British Sports Journalism Awards took place on Monday evening, and The Guardian‘s sport team emerged as one of the big winners. Three of our journalists – Barney Ronay, Donald McRae, and Suzanne Wrack – took home top prizes in their respective categories.
Columnist of the Year
Barney Ronay won the coveted ‘Columnist of the Year’ award for the second consecutive year. This prestigious prize is a testament to his exceptional writing skills and dedication to sports journalism. Ronay‘s work has been widely praised for its insight, analysis, and engaging storytelling. He also took home the Popular Culture Commentator of the Year award.
Barney Ronay is a British sports journalist and critic.
He writes for The Guardian, providing analysis on football and other sports-related topics.
Ronay's writing style is known for its wit and insight, often challenging conventional wisdom in the sports world.
He has also appeared as a guest on various podcasts and radio shows, discussing his views on sports culture and society.
Women’s Sport Journalist of the Year
Suzanne Wrack was named ‘Best Women’s Sport Journalist’ for the second time in succession, a remarkable achievement that showcases her expertise and passion for women’s sports. Wrack has been instrumental in promoting women’s sports and providing a platform for female athletes to share their stories.
Suzanne Wrack is a renowned English football coach, known for her exceptional leadership skills and contributions to women's football.
Born in 1976, Wrack began her coaching career at the age of 21 and has since worked with several top-tier teams, including 'Arsenal Ladies' and 'Chelsea FC Women'.
She was appointed as the head coach of the England U15 girls' team in 2013 and has been instrumental in developing young talent in English football.
Wrack's coaching philosophy emphasizes player development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Specialist Correspondent of the Year
Donald McRae won two awards: Best Feature Writer and ‘Specialist Correspondent of the Year’ . While he was also awarded these prizes in the previous year, his continued excellence in both categories is a testament to his hard work and dedication to sports journalism.
Donald McRae is a British journalist, author, and former foreign correspondent for The Guardian.
Born in 1955, McRae has reported from numerous conflict zones worldwide, including the Soviet-Afghan War, the Gulf War, and the Balkans conflicts.
He has written several books on international affairs, including 'War Stories: Reporting in the Field' and 'War Doctor: Surgery on the Front Line'.
McRae's work has been recognized with various awards, including the James Cameron Prize for Journalistic Excellence.
Other notable winners included Jonathan Liew, who received a silver award for Columnist of the Year, Tom Jenkins, who won a bronze award for News Picture of the Year, and Scott Murray, who was given a bronze award for Summariser of the Year. The awards ceremony, hosted by ‘Talksport presenter Jim White‘ , celebrated the best in British sports journalism.
The SJA British Sports Journalism Awards are considered the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, recognizing outstanding achievements in sports journalism. This year’s winners are a testament to the excellence and dedication of sports journalists across the UK.
