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January 25, 2011

Derek Johnson named Kent journalist of the year

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Derek Johnson named Kent journalist of the year

ITV Meridian’s Derek Johnson (above, centre) has been named Kent journalist of the year.

Johnson was also named broadcast Journalist of the year at the awards event, held last week at the Faversham brewery of sponsor Shepherd Neame.

Full list of winners:

Journalist of the Year – Derek Johnson, ITV Meridian

Newspaper or Online Journalist of the Year– Simon Tulett, Gravesend & Dartford Messenger

Young Journalist of the Year– Katie Alston, Kentish Gazette

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Broadcast Journalist of the Year – Derek Johnson, ITV Meridian

Feature Journalist of the Year – Lesley Bellew, Kent Messenger Group

Sports Journalist of the Year– Luke Cawdell, Kent Messenger Group

Campaign of the Year– Gravesend & Dartford Messenger

News Service of the Year – KentOnline

Contribution to Journalism Award– Mick Cork, Folkestone Herald

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