Journalists from The Argus triumphed at an industry awards ceremony.

Judges heaped praise on our writers, photographers and designers at the annual Newsquest awards ceremony. The Argus was singled out for determinedly standing up for its community.

Sally Hall, who edits The Argus Woman section, was named trainee of the year.

The judges said Sally had "a rare and enviable ability to spot the detail that brings a story to life".

Angela Wintle was named feature writer of the year for her interviews which appear in The Argus's Weekend section.

Judges described her portfolio as "a tour de force performance."

Simon Freeman was a finalist in the daily reporter of the year category.

One judge said: "He is someone who really knows his craft."

Andy Naylor made the top three in the sports writer category, with judges praising his strong set of stories which proved the value of good contacts.

Sub-editor Angela Harffey was a finalist in the daily paper designer category.

Judges said Angela had "simple and uncomplicated designs which were easy on the eye."

Photographer Tony Wood was honoured for his work on our sister paper, the Brighton and Hove Leader.

Naming him as a finalist for weekly paper photographer, judges said Tony had "a nice cross-section of pictures full of interest and movement."

Photographer Susannah Binney was a finalist in the daily paper photography section, with judges singling out two "excellent" portraits, saying: "They left a lasting impression."

The Argus was named one of the top three daily newspaper titles in Newsquest's stable of 300 daily and weekly papers.

The judges said: "The Argus is a title clearly working to carve out a new look and feel for itself."

Simon Bradshaw, editor-in-chief of The Argus, said: "Yet again we have shown we are home to journalists at the top of their game.

"Angela Wintle continues to win prize after prize for her spellbinding interviews in our Weekend edition and the spectacular rise of Sally Hall shows the value of nurturing new talent.

"We were the only newspaper to win two awards outright and the number of nominations far outstripped any other newspaper."