Clare Hughes, London

The studentBMJ has been awarded Student Magazine of the Year, 2002, at the Guardian Student Media Awards. The magazine was described as "perfectly in tune with its readership" by the award's judges, including Heat magazine's editor, Mark Frith.

Navin Chohan, student editor of the studentBMJ 2001-2, accepted the award at a ceremony hosted by comedian Dave Gorman and television presenter Lauren Laverne. The studentBMJ entered editions from February, May, and June 2002 into the category that was looking for accurate targeting, strong ideas, high quality writing, and clear and confident presentation.

The three judges commented on the "huge range of issues that are raised in these magazines--from concerns about the health of prisoners, piercings, the inside story on hangovers, to the latest pathology, prophylaxis, and psychoneuroimmunology."

Six student magazines were shortlisted for Student Magazine of the Year, and the winner was announced in a ceremony at the Embassy club in central London on 6 November. The runner up was Westworld, produced by the University of the West of England.

The awards aim to reward and recognise student journalists, editors, and photographers who have the kind of imagination and energy that will drive a successful career in the media. Now in their 24th year, they are renowned for launching highly successful media careers. Past winners include the Observer journalist and broadcaster Andrew Rawnsley, and the Dazed & Confused editor, Rachel Newsome.

The 13 categories included student critic of the year, the small budget publication of the year, and student website of the year. Alice Tarleton of the Steel Press, Sheffield University, won student travel writer of the year and a special award for student journalist of the year. Prizes for the winners and runners up included cash, European flights, and work experience at the Guardian and Sky News.

A complete list of the winners and shortlisted applicants can be found at http://media.guardian.co.uk/studentmediaawards/