As is tradition with our unconferences, at the end of #TAL12 we held the much-awaited Unawards ceremony to mark the very best in hyperlocal innovation and excellence. Below is our list of winners, who were rewarded with some very special prizes purchased from Latifs (‘Where Choice Meets Price’). The winners will also receive a ‘#TAL12 Unaward winner’ badge for their websites. Watch John Popham’s video above to relive the Unawards fun!
- Best story – Annette Albert of W14 London for London riots coverage
- Best community engagement – Steph and James of WV11
- Best newcommer – Mark and Ben of Lightmoor Life and The Digital Baby
- Best commercial newcomer – Ray Duffill of HU12 Online
- Best team-building – Jamie Summerfield of A Little Bit of Stone
- Best photography – Rob Gilbert of Stratford Road Project
- Best rebranding – Philip John of Lichfield Live
- Best handover – Richard Jones of Saddleworth News and Nicky and Pam of Digbeth is Good
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Sean Brady of Formby First
- Best international hyperlocal – Pauline Sargent of Drimnagh is Good
- Best overall hyperlocal site – Sas and Marty of B31 Voices
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