British Society of Magazine Editors

Industry body

The British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) is a professional association of print and online magazine editors in the United Kingdom. Established in 1981, as of 2016[update] the BSME has 148 members. Its annual awards—the BSME Awards and the BSME Rising Stars Awards—are highly regarded[by whom?] in the British magazine industry.

Chairs of the BSME

  • 2024 - Gideon Spanier (Global Head of Media, Campaign)
  • 2023 - Deborah Joseph (European editorial director, GLAMOUR UK)
  • 2022 - Tim Pollard (Digital Editorial Director, Bauer Automotive and Specialist)
  • 2021 - Hattie Brett (Editor, Grazia)
  • 2020 - Maria Piera (National Geographic Traveller, National Geographic Traveller)
  • 2018/19 – Alex Mead (Content Director, Eric)
  • 2017 – Catherine Westwood (Editorial Director, Time Inc. UK)
  • 2016 – Claire Irvin (Editorial Content Director, The River Group)
  • 2015 – Dickon Ross (Editor-in-Chief, E&T)
  • 2015 – Sally Eyden (Editor, Now)
  • 2014 – Guy Woodward (Editor, Food & Travel; Associate Editor, Harrods Publishing)
  • 2013 – Diane Kenwood (Editor, Woman’s Weekly)
  • 2012 – Kitty Finstad (Group Editor, August Media)
  • 2011 – Lisa Smosarski (Editor, Stylist)
  • 2010 – Juliet Warkentin (Content Director, WGSN)
  • 2009 – Conor McNicholas (Editor, Top Gear Magazine)
  • 2008 – Jane Johnson (Editorial Director, Fabulous; Deputy Editor, News of the World)
  • 2007 – Jane Bruton (Editor, Grazia)
  • 2006 – Celia Duncan (Editor, CosmoGIRL!)
  • 2005 – Dylan Jones (Editor, GQ)
  • 2004 – Sue Peart (Editor, YOU Magazine)
  • 2003 – Rachel Shattock (Editor-in-Chief, John Brown Citrus Publishing)
  • 2002 – Sarah Miller (Editor, Condé Nast Traveller)
  • 2001 – Orlando Murrin (Editor, BBC Good Food)
  • 2000 – Fiona McIntosh (Editor, Elle)
  • 1999 – Ian Birch (Editor-in-Chief, Emap Elan)
  • 1998 – Sharon Ring (Emap Elan; Former Editor, OK! Magazine)
  • 1997 – Lindsay Nicholson (Editor, Prima)
  • 1996 – David Durman (Editor-in-Chief, Woman/Woman’s Own/Chat/Now)
  • 1995 – Rosie Boycott (Editor, Esquire)
  • 1994 – Sandra Boler (Editor, Brides & Setting up Home)
  • 1993 – Gill Hudson (Editor, New Woman)
  • 1992 – Nicholas Brett (Editor, Radio Times)
  • 1991 – Francine Lawrence (Editor, Country Living)
  • 1990 – Jo Foley (Editor, Options)
  • 1989 – Russell Twisk (Editor-in-Chief, Reader’s Digest)
  • 1988 – Dee Nolan (Editor, Sunday Express Magazine)
  • 1987 – Linda Kelsey (Editor, Cosmopolitan)
  • 1986 – Michael Clayton (Horse & Hound)
  • 1985 – Richard Barber (Woman)
  • 1984 – Bridget Rowe (Sunday)
  • 1983 – Anthony Peagam (TV Times)
  • 1982 – Maggie Goodman (Company)
  • 1981 – Ray Hutton (Autocar)
  • 1980 – Patience Bulkely (Slimming Magazine)
  • 1979 – Jill Churchill (Home & Freezer Digest)

References

  • "BSME". BSME. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  • Design (20 November 2015). "Best in show: Editor-in-chief Tony Chambers wins Mark Boxer BSME Award". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  • GNM press office (18 November 2009). "British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) awards, November 2009". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  • Oliver, Laura (September 15, 2009). "Magazine news: PPA chief steps down; BSME shortlist announced". journalism.co.uk. Events. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  • The Grocer's News Team. "The Grocer's Adam Leyland is voted BSME Editor of the Year". The Grocer. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  • Stir PR. "A Night At The British Society of Magazine Editors' Awards". Stir PR. Retrieved 22 August 2016.