The magazine publishing wing of the BBC received a total of 18 nominations today as shortlists were announced for the British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) Awards 2010.

The BBC’s nominations came in ten of the 22 award categories – including launch of the year and editor’s editor of the year.

IPC Media was close behind with 17 nominations, followed by the National Magazine Company with 13 nominations. Condé Nast Publications  and Redwood each garnered ten nominations.