There
was a double for Edinburgh at this year's
UNISON UK Communications Awards. The Branch
picked up the best website award - and the
runner up prize in the newsletter awards.
The site was described as "a veteran
site that has been re-designed" with
a clean and simple design and lots of information.
This is the second time webmanager John
Stevenson has won the award. John received
the £100 prize from Bronwyn McKenna,
UNISON Head of Services to Members, at National
Conference.
The Branch's magazine UNISONNews was
described by the judges as, "an excellent
example of a well-designed newsletter with
lots of news". John Stevenson, who
also edits the newsletter, picked up the
£250 award. The branch won first prize
in 2000, best entry using computer in 1999
and best entry in 1998. Morag Stevenson
also previously won as editor.
Scotland was well represented in the awards,
especially by Renfrewshire Local Government
Branch who won the award for best newsletter.
John McNaughton picked up the prize of £500
on behalf of the branch and co-editor Aileen
MacDonald.
The judges described the magazine "UNISON
Feedback" as a 'great achievement'
and a credit to the branch and the union.
A Special Merit Award went to South Lanarkshire's
"Branchline" edited by Jane Aitchison,
especially for a 'clear and reader friendly
table' explaining conditions changes to
members.
Also winning a £50 Merit Award was
Ayrshire & Arran Primary Care (Ed. K. McLeod)
particularly for its excellent contact details
providing a "really good service to
the branch members".
Lothian Acute Health branch also lifted
£50 for its "great email bulletin".
