The second annual Parliament News Awards nomination process has closed, and what an impressive list of nominations.
Having met our selection criteria I am delighted to announce the following nominations.
## Backbencher of the Year
Fourteen candidates nominated for Backbencher recognition. Selection represents cross-party parliamentary representation across multiple constituencies.
Nominated candidates:
- Sarah Champion MP
- Luke Taylor MP
- Naz Shah MP
- Danny Kruger MP
- Dr Peter Prinsley MP
- Sadik Al-Hassan MP
- Andrew Snowden MP
- Lizzi Collange MP
- Andrew Cooper MP
- Caroline Dinenage MP
- Michelle Welsh MP
- Debbie Abrahams MP
- Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
- Sorcha Eastwood MP
## Frontbencher of the Year
Seven senior parliamentary figures have been put forward in this category. Those nominated were put forward for a variety of reasons including ministerial performance, opposition leadership effectiveness, and policy development contribution.
Nominated candidates:
- Robert Jenrick MP
- Shabana Mahmood MP
- Wes Streeting MP
- Daisy Cooper MP
- Tim Farron MP
- Kirsty Blackman MP
- Dr Ellie Chowns MP
## Peer of the Year
We have six nominated peers who were put forward for their work scrutinising legislation, committee participation, work ethic and cross-bench collaboration.
Nominated peers:
- Lord Darren Mott
- Lord David Alton
- Baroness Walsmley
- Baroness Bousted
- Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Baroness Dianne Hayter
## Parliamentary Intervention of the Year
Eight candidates were identified for exceptional parliamentary speech delivery.
Speech recognition nominees:
- Baroness Kidron
- Alex Easton MP
- Rachael Maskell MP
- Florence Eshalomi MP
- Neil O’Brien MP
- Diane Abbott MP
- Sir John Hayes MP
- Baroness Claire Fox
## Campaign Excellence Category
Six nominees have been put forward for outstanding campaigns, stakeholder mobilisation, and outcome achievement.
Campaign nominees:
- Baroness Kidron
- Amanda Martin MP
- Alex Easton MP
- Fleur Anderson MP
- Tonia Antoniazzi MP
- Rachael Maskell MP
## All-Party Parliamentary Group of the Year
Seven APPGs or groups have been put forward for their work highlighting specific issues, engagement with colleagues, policy contribution, and cross-party cooperation effectiveness.
APPG nominees:
- Peers for the Planet
- APPG for Conflict Prevention, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
- APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
- APPG Male Suicide
- APPG Hospice and End of Life Care
- APPG Hospitality and Tourism
- Learn with the Lords
## Parliamentary Staffer of the Year
Nominees were put forward for going above and beyond their normal duties, displaying excellence in their work and supporting others.
Individual nominees:
- Dan Boucher
- Guy Russo
- Emma Walker
- Emily Smith
- Oliver Aston
- Adam Brierley
- Louis Burg
- Luella Laville
- Christine Wallace
- Cherith Johnston
Team recognition: Dr Danny Chambers Casework Team comprising Karen Gardner, Kimberly Barrett, Nathan Eve, Peter Roberts, William Tench, Emily Kitchen, Mark Frankland, Peter Wilcock, Christine Nuttall, Emma Paterson, Milo Holmans.
## Lifetime Achievement
Seven parliamentarians were identified for career-spanning contribution recognition.
Lifetime achievement nominees:
- Sir John Hayes
- Tim Farron
- Sir Chris Bryant
- Diane Abbott
- Baroness Jenkin
- Baroness Stroud
- Sir John Whittingdale
Winners will be announced on Wednesday 10th December.
