December 21st, 2024Win for The Local
For the second year in a row, The Local Publishing Group has been awarded Best Regional Home & Country Lifestyle Media Publishing Group in APAC Insider’s ninth annual Australian Enterprise Awards.
Awards executive Melissa Bramall said the judging panel and research team takes into consideration the commitment, expertise, and innovation demonstrated by nominees through nomination information and voting information.
APAC’s website says over the years it has been committed to shining a light on the very best of Australian business.
“Australia is known for its diverse and resilient economy, with the country experiencing an uninterrupted period of growth over the three decades prior to the Covid-19 outbreak of 2020.
“In the years following the pandemic, Australian industry has experienced various challenges but has been recovering at a quicker rate than many of the world’s other top economies.
“In fact, Australia currently ranks as the 12th largest GDP worldwide, which it has achieved despite its much smaller population in comparison to the countries placing higher in the list.
“Through the Australian Enterprise Awards 2024, APAC Insider recognises the key players driving innovation across the variety of sectors that make up Australia’s dynamic business market. We use a strict merit-based approach to assess all nominees.”
Editor Donna Kelly said The Local Publishing Group was thrilled to receive news of the award.
“To win the award for the second year in a row is fantastic. You always hope you are doing a good job – and we do get lots of great feedback – but when something like this comes into your inbox it’s lovely. Makes your day.”
General manager Kyle Barnes said the industry had been challenged during the pandemic but now it was back on track and stronger than ever.
“We had a few moments there when we thought we might have to just produce a digital publication but really, if you are not in print, then you’re not really a newspaper.
“And our readers still love print. Even when they have already read us online at tlnews.com.au, they still pick up their printed copy from around the shire.
“We also want to thank our clients and readers. We do it for them really. This is their award.”
