The SPA is delighted to partner with The Media Society and Cision Gorkana to offer an exclusive opportunity to our members.

Five students will be able to attend the prestigious annual awards, this year held at the award-winning Millenium Hotel in Mayfair on February 28.

Lionel Barber, long-standing editor of the Financial Times, will be receiving the award, and other confirmed speakers include:

  • Editor of the Today Programme Sarah Sands
  • CEO of ITV Dame Carolyn McCall
  • Former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
  • Head of Economics at Bloomberg Stephanie Flanders

There will also be some 200 professionals from all areas of the media. Want to come with us? Here’s what you’ll get:

  • One ticket to the prestigious awards ceremony in Mayfair, worth £250
  • A three-course dinner and drinks, and some free goodies on the night
  • An opportunity to network with top figures in the media and journalism

Interested? Send 100 words on why you want to come and 100 words on your proudest achievement in student journalism to jem@spajournalism.com, marketing@spajournalism.com, and chair@spajournalism.com by Sunday February 18.