INDUSTRY NEWS
October 2025
London Press Club Awards celebrate the best of journalism
23 OCTOBER 2025
The Times and the BBC scooped the top prizes at the prestigious London Press Club Awards 2025.
The nation’s top journalists came together for what was described by compere and BBC broadcaster Riz Lateef as “The Oscars” of the journalism industry.
London Press Club chair Doug Wills told those gathered for the awards ceremony at the historic Stationers’ Hall on Wednesday: “Today the content and communications industry is facing seismic change. Everyone is grappling with the challenges and consequences of AI, and the ever-faster growing impact of social media.
“Today we celebrate the best of original journalism, the best of today’s media. Let’s all make sure we use the technology to keep journalism at the heart of our industry.
Today shows we are fighting our corner for creative, first-person journalism in today’s changing world.”
The highly coveted Press Media Title of the Year was awarded to The Times.
Journalist Alistair Osbourne was also awarded Business Journalist of the Year.
The national daily newspaper was also nominated for seven other awards, including Political Journalist of the Year, Showbiz Journalist of the Year, and Podcast of the Year for its new podcast series The General & The Journalist.
The BBC picked up four prizes, with industry titans Chris Mason, Laura Scott, Jeremy Bowen, and Sue Mitchell all receiving high praise for their contributions to journalism.
Royal correspondent for The Standard, Robert Jobson, announced the prize for Londoner of the Year, which was awarded to photojournalist Sir Don McCullin.
Freeman John Livingston Chair of the Stationers’ Warrants panel speaks to OPI
21 OCTOBER 2025
Freeman John Livingston Chair of the Stationers’ Warrants panel speaks to Workplace 360 the Office Products leading publication.
He highlights the vital role the Warrants have in promoting product excellence across the broad range of organisations involved in the Stationers.
https://issuu.com/opimagazine/docs/workplace360_issue_23._october_november_2025/50
FabLittleBag named Innovator of the Year at 2025 Innovation Excellence Awards
20 OCTOBER 2025
The winners of the Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 were announced at a packed ceremony and champagne lunch at the historic Stationers’ Hall in London on Friday 17 October.
The prestigious Innovator of the Year award went to FabLittleBag, for its sustainable, discreet and eco-friendly period disposal bags designed to tackle plastic pollution in waterways and end taboos around menstrual waste. The award was presented by Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB, former Director General and CEO of Ordnance Survey and founding Co-Chair of the United Nations Committee on Global Geospatial Information Management.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy
17 OCTOBER 2025
Items this week include:
- A Message From the Principal
- Prize Giving Celebrates Student Achievement at Stationers' Hall
- Students Recognised at Greenwich 'Do The Right Thing' Awards
- Year 7 Students Visit Stationers' Hall and Tate Modern
- Strong Turnout for Year 8 Parents' Evening
- First Former Pupil Admitted as Freeman of The Stationers' Company
- Wear It Pink Day - Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
- Weekly Sports Fixtures Round-Up
- English Students Investigate Accents and Identity in 'Sounds Familiar' Workshop
- Mock Exam Preparation and Half-Term Interventions for Year 11
- Personal Development Updates
- Keeping our Young People Safe this Halloween and Fireworks Season
Court Assistant Nicholas Brealey accepts at Innholders Hall City Harvest’s plaque for this year's charitable donation.
16 OCTOBER 2025
Paper Industry Gold Awards and Paper Gold Medal 2027
15 OCTOBER 2025
Following a review by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), it has been agreed that the Paper Industry Gold Awards will move to a two-year cycle, with the next ceremony scheduled for 2027.
The Paper Gold Medal Committee met recently and has confirmed that the Paper Gold Medal will remain an integral part of the Awards, continuing to represent the highest individual honour in the UK’s Paper-based Industries. The Gold Medal recognises outstanding people who work to further the interests of the industry, over and above their duties to any individual company, and will once again be the centrepiece of the 2027 event.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.
10 OCTOBER 2025
- A Message from the Principal
- Pupils Explore Artefacts with the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars
- Year 11 Prepare for Mock Examinations and Half-Term Interventions
- Over 300 Visitors Attend Woolf College Open Evening
- Caxton College Pupils Step Out For First Alpaca Walk
- Weekly Sports Fixtures
- PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
- Reminder: Year 8 Parents' Evening
BOSS Awards 2025 Shortlist Revealed
9 OCTOBER 2025
The BOSS Federation are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 BOSS Awards:
Brand Excellence
· The Cheeky Panda
· Fellowes
· Kensington EQ
· PILOT
Business Leader of the Year
· Adam Huttly, Red-Inc
· Andrew Gale, evo Group
· James McKeever, Sovereign Business Solutions Group Limited
Campaign of the Year
· Avery for Every Space
· Keep It Local - Nemo Office Club
· NESCAFE Lets Partner Up for Good
· P-Wave® x NHS England Cancer Awareness Partnership
· The Worklife Coach - Fellowes
Dealer of the Year - Over £5 million turnover
· ACS Group
· Costcutters UK (Seated Furniture)
· Quills Group
· The Business Supplies Group
· United UK
Dealer of the Year - Under £5 million turnover
· Aston & James
· Office Shop Direct
· The Office Works (Nationwide) Ltd
Diversity and Inclusion Award
· Exertis Supplies
· Lyreco UK Ltd
· SC Johnson Professional
· Tork, and Essity brand
Ebusiness Award
· Durable (UK) Ltd
· evo Group
Independent Retailer Award
· Axminster Printing
· JPS Stationers
· Morgans Stationery
New Product of the Year
· DURABIN® Eco Range
· Dymo Label Manager 640CB
· Grace & Green Period Kits
· Katrin XL Dispenser
· Leitz IQ OptiMax Shredder
· NESCAFÉ Barista
· Tork OptiServe
Outstanding Team of the Year
· Avery Customer Service Team
· Banner Stoke Team
· Buying Team @Office Power
· Exertis Supplies – Operations Team
· Lyreco - Sustainability and Social Value Team
· YPO Supply Chain Team
Professional of the Year
· Alex Winstanley, Banner
· Julie Hadley, evo Group
· Shona Patterson, VOW Wholesale
· Simon Weavers, The Cheeky Panda
Rising Star of the Year
· Amy Mettam, Banner
· Amy Remmer, VOW Wholesale
· Ashley Ainley, YPO
· Jade Young, Red-Inc
· Lisa Denby, Superstat Ltd
· Oliver Rowles, Prima Software
· Ross Ayley, Durable (UK) Ltd
· Paige Morgan, Premvan (Hospitality Sales)
Service Provider of the Year
· Comgem
· Dynamic Office Solutions
· Prima Software
· United UK
Sustainable Leadership Award
· ACCO Brands
· evo Group
· Exaclair Ltd
· MBM Omega
· Red-Inc
· The Cheeky Panda
Wholesaler of the Year
· Dynamic Office Solutions
· Exertis Supplies
· JGBM Ltd
· VOW Wholesale
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BOSS Announces Sam Stafford as BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair
6 OCTOBER 2025
BOSS is delighted to announce Sam Stafford (Chartered MCIPD) as the new BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair.
Sam is an experienced Head of HR and a member of Viking's UK & Ireland leadership team with a proven track record of shaping and leading people strategies that deliver both organisational performance and individual growth. With over 15 years in HR and leadership roles, she brings a collaborative and inclusive style, contributing people-centred insights, thought leadership and practical support.
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Warrant Holder - Rose Calendars
2 OCTOBER 2025
The prestigious Stationers’ Company Warrant launched in 2014 was established as a mark of recognition to highlight excellence within our industries. Current Chair John Livingston visits the UK based Rose Calendars to see the work going on behind the scenes to achieve the consistent high quality which ensures their promotional calendars are seen in workplaces throughout the UK and across the world.
Calendars can be perceived as a traditional advertising option but are seeing a revival with Google advertising costs rocketing. Rose Calendars custom printing service keeps a brand in front of clients every day of the year for minimal cost. In this digital era, it’s reassuring to find that people are returning to print!
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Stationer Jon and the success story about Stuff
30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Members of the Stationers Company were among invited guests to attend the official book launch of fellow Court Assistant and Liveryman Jon Drori’s new Children's book “The Stuff that Stuff is Made of”.
The UK launch at the prestigious Daunts store in Marylebone coincided with the publication of the book in Australia, New Zealand, mainland Europe and North America. It is predicted that it will be a best seller for Christmas.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy
26 SEPTEMBER 2025
Items this week include:
- A Message from the Principal
- Over 3,000 Visitors Attend Year 6 Open Events at Leigh Stationers' Academy
- Cadets from Leigh Stationers' Academy Step Up to New Ranks
- Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening
- Year 8 Parents' Evening
- Year 11 Futures Fair at Woolwich Works
- Weekly Sports Fixtures
- PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
- Reminder: School Photo Day