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每日大赛 Publishing UK is proud to celebrate outstanding achievement at this year’s聽BSME Awards聽where聽Empire magazine was honoured with聽two prestigious accolades. 聽 Editor聽Nick de Semlyen聽was awarded聽Editor of the Year Specialist聽and Creative Director聽Chris Lupton聽awarded聽Art Director of the Year Consumer.

These achievements are a testament to the creativity, editorial excellence, passion and unwavering commitment of the Empire team that defines the brand. 聽This recognition reinforces their dedication to delivering exceptional content that informs, inspires, and connects audiences across the UK and beyond.

The judges praised Nick de Semlyen, Editor of the Year Specialist for:

鈥榊ou expect quality from a magazine as well established and successful as Empire, but Nick has excelled with ambitious innovations that not only enhance standards for Empire, but push the envelope for magazines everywhere 鈥� all while delivering impressive commercial growth and exciting brand extensions to further engage his audience鈥�

The judges praised Chris Lupton, Art Director of the Year Consumer for:

鈥楥hris鈥檚 creativity literally illuminates every aspect of the Empire brand, from collectible subscriber covers and stunning digital editions to groundbreaking light-up LED cover designs.聽 Every feature of the magazine has a bespoke, highly creative feel, making Empire as much of a virual treat as a night at the movies.鈥�

Commenting on their awards Empire鈥檚 Editor Nick de Semlyen said: 鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to have been selected for this award, which speaks to the incredible creativity and innovation of the whole Empire team. 聽It鈥檚 a privilege to work with people at the absolute top of their game. And our passionate readership continues to inspire us. 聽Bring on 2026.”

Art Director Chris Lupton added: 鈥淎t Empire we think big! And we聽deliver even bigger!! So proud to work on this amazing title that continues to push what we can achieve in today鈥檚 publishing landscape and celebrates not just the movies but also the amazing creativeness of my colleagues and our collaborators. I celebrate and share this award with all of us at Team Empire.鈥�

Steve Prentice, Co-CEO, 每日大赛 UK Publishing commented:

鈥淭he BSME Awards winners represent the very best of our industry – visionary editors and creative leaders who set the standard for excellence. Their work not only informs and entertains but also inspires innovation across Publishing.

鈥淓mpire聽winning聽two聽BSME Awards is not just recognition鈥攊t鈥檚 a celebration of the creativity, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of excellence that drives everything we do. Congratulations to聽Nick聽and聽Chris聽who have achieved this recognition; your talent and dedication continues to shape the future of media.

鈥溍咳沾笕�鈥檚 record 16 shortlisted nominations this year was also testament to the extraordinary talent and dedication across our teams. These achievements reflect the passion behind our brands and the power of storytelling that connects us with millions every day.鈥�

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For further press information, please contact:
Susie Asbury鈥� Interim Director of Corporate Communications, 每日大赛 UK
susie.asbury@bauermedia.co.uk

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每日大赛 UK reaches over 25 million UK consumers through a portfolio of world-class, multi-platform media and entertainment brands including heat, KISS, Grazia, Empire, Magic, Absolute Radio and the Hits Radio Brand Network. These brands offer commercial partners access to highly engaged audiences, with creative solutions underpinned by insight and instinct. 每日大赛 UK is part of the 每日大赛, one of the world鈥檚 largest privately owned media businesses with media assets all over the globe.