Tuesday, 13 October 2009 7pm

Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9LQ

Guild award winners highlight best of health journalism

The 2009 Health Writing Awards were presented on October 13 at a glittering evening at Chandos House in London.

The winners and runners-up of the six categories were given their prizes by Guild president Dr Michael Dixon, a GP and health adviser to the Prince’s Trust. Winners received a cheque for £700 and runners-up £300, and a certificate.

Dr Dixon commented: ‘I was amazed by the wide range and standard of all of the articles and to have a record number of 300 entries is a real achievement.’

The award-winning entries appeared in a diverse range of publications, including the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph magazine, Reader’s Digest, the Morning Star and The Psychologist. Full details below.

Best national newspaper health feature sponsored by Vitabiotics:

Best consumer magazine health feature sponsored by Spink:

Best trade and specialist publication feature sponsored by Viridian Nutrition Ltd:

Best online health contribution sponsored by The Nutri Centre:

Best regional newspaper health feature sponsored by Medtronic:

Best freelance feature, sponsored by LighterLife: