People's Choice at the West Midlands Awards

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Laura Hadland

Thirst Media

Telford Media and Telecommunications Team of 2-10

Iconic Blogger / Writer Influencer
Journalist of the Year Award
Media Professional of the Year Award
Women Director of the Year
Women in Creative Industry Leadership Award

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People's Choice

26 days left to vote

Iconic Blogger / Writer Influencer

5 votes

Journalist of the Year Award

4 votes

Media Professional of the Year Award

3 votes

Women Director of the Year

3 votes

Women in Creative Industry Leadership Award

3 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

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In Laura's own words

Freelance drinks writer. The Susanna Forbes Cider Communicator of the Year and CAMRA's

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People's Choice

26 days left to vote

Iconic Blogger / Writer Influencer

5 votes

Journalist of the Year Award

4 votes

Media Professional of the Year Award

3 votes

Women Director of the Year

3 votes

Women in Creative Industry Leadership Award

3 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

26 days left to vote

Iconic Blogger / Writer Influencer

5 votes

Journalist of the Year Award

4 votes

Media Professional of the Year Award

3 votes

Women Director of the Year

3 votes

Women in Creative Industry Leadership Award

3 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Laura's road to the ceremony

Nominated
Nominated on 2 November 2026
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26 days left to vote
Shortlist announced
The judges choose the finalists
The awards ceremony
Thursday, 26 Nov 2026 at National Conference Centre, Birmingham B92 0EJ

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