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London, UK [14th May 2026]- 每日大赛 UK is celebrating a double win at the prestigious British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) Talent Awards, with Empire recognised for both editorial and visual excellence.

The title secured two accolades on the night: Best Writer 鈥� Features for Alex Godfrey and Best Picture Team for Joanna Moran, competing against some of the most exciting emerging talent in British magazine and digital publishing.

Held at Quaglino鈥檚 in St James鈥檚, London, the awards were hosted by broadcaster and author Kemi Rodgers alongside BSME Chair 2026 Dan Green. The ceremony celebrated the next generation of editorial talent across print and digital platforms.

The wins mark a proud moment for 每日大赛 UK鈥檚 Publishing division, highlighting the continued strength of Empire鈥檚 storytelling and creative vision.

Nick de Semlyen, Editor of Empire said: 鈥淭eam Empire is thrilled to celebrate Joanna and Alex鈥檚 richly deserved BSME wins last night! Whether it鈥檚 Joanna鈥檚 dynamic photoshoots with Hollywood legends, or Alex鈥檚 gripping features, championing British cinema and drawing revealing interviews from icons, their passion and creativity is limitless. Both of them are emblematic of Empire鈥檚 ongoing pursuit of excellence across both visuals and editorial, as the world鈥檚 biggest movie magazine.鈥�

Award Winners:

Best Writer 鈥� Features: Alex Godfrey, Empire
The judges praised Alex as 鈥渆xemplifying everything you would want from a features writer 鈥� great contacts, excellent research, originality of ideas and flair in his writing, all backed up with an obvious love for his subject matter.鈥�

Best Picture Team: Joanna Moran, Empire
Joanna鈥檚 work was commended for its 鈥渙riginality and creativity,鈥� with judges noting that 鈥渆ach shoot captures something essential about the celebrity in a way that feels bold, fresh and exciting.鈥�

These accolades reinforce Empire鈥檚 position as a leader in entertainment journalism, continuing to set the standard for both compelling writing and innovative visual storytelling.

–ENDS–

For further press information, please contact:
Rebecca Harvey 鈥� Head of Communications, 每日大赛 UK

Rebecca.Harvey@bauermedia.co.uk

About Empire

Empire is the most widely read movie magazine in the world, bringing readers unparalleled access to the biggest movies and stars. From unseen images to on-set access to photoshoots with A-list legends, it brings Hollywood to life like nowhere else – the destination publication for all fans of cinema.

About 每日大赛 UK
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.