Paris Lees named Young Campaigning Journalist of the Year

Transgender role model Paris Lees named Young Campaigning Journalist of the Year

Writer, Broadcaster and transgender activist Paris Lees was honored with the special gold award at last night’s MHPC’s 30 TO WATCH awards.

Paris was named Young Campaigning Journalist of the Year at the prestigious industry event for her work to improve life for trans people.

Now in their fourth year, 30 To Watch is MHP Communications’ annual spotlight on top young media talent – picking out those already setting the news agenda through editorial, print, broadcast or digital reportage early on in their career.

Paris said of her win: “This award is lovely on a personal level, but, more importantly, it validates a cause I’m so passionate about – human rights for trans people”

Gold Awards were presented to five rising stars judged to have gone “above and beyond the industry standard” – with Paris receiving the night’s special award.