THEY are simply the best!

Daily Echo reporters Tara Russell and Simon Carr have picked up honours at the prestigious EDF Energy London and South of England Media Awards 2010.

Judges crowned Tara Print Journalist of the Year (Daily) and Newcomer of the Year while Simon was named Business Journalist of the Year.

Business editor Gareth Lewis, feature writer Sally Churchward, assistant news editor Jenny Makin, sub editor Andy White, sport reporter Gordon Simpson and website journalist Dan Kerins were all highly commended.

Daily Echo Nominations & Winners

Newcomer of the Year:

Tara Russell (winner)

Business reporter of the Year:

Simon Carr (winner)
Gareth Lewis (Highly commended)

Columnist of the Year

Andrew White (highly commended)

Feature writer of the Year

Sally Churchward (highly commended)

Sport reporter of the Year

Gordon Simpson (highly commended)

Print Journalist of the Year (Daily)

Tara Russell (winner)
Jenny Makin (highly commended)
Dan Kerins (highly commended)