Hand Media International is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, David Rossiter, has once again been invited to serve as a judge for the PPA Awards 2026, one of the most respected accolades within the UK independent publishing sector.
The PPA Awards 2026 will take place on 17 June at City Central at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London. The event will bring together leaders from across the UK’s publishing community for a programme of thought-provoking content, followed by an afternoon dedicated to recognising excellence and achievement across the industry.
The awards celebrate publishers, teams and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance over the past 12 months, embraced innovation, and delivered meaningful value to their audiences in an increasingly competitive and evolving media landscape.
David Rossiter’s Background
David Rossiter brings extensive industry experience to the judging panel. Since acquiring Hand Media International in 2000, he has played a central role in the company’s sustained growth, overseeing a combination of international acquisitions and organic development while retaining its position as a privately owned media group. His career spans the UK national newspaper sector, and he is widely recognised for launching FHM magazine, a title that helped define and influence the modern male media market. His strategic insight and long-standing commitment to innovation continue to shape Hand Media International’s position across global B2B and B2C media markets.
Commenting on the judging
Commenting on the announcement, David Rossiter recognises the importance of the PPA Awards: ““The PPA Awards play an important role in recognising best practice, resilience and forward-thinking across the independent publishing sector. I am proud to contribute to the judging process once again.”
The Hand Media International team extends its congratulations to all shortlisted nominees and wishes all participants the very best of luck.
Further information on the awards can be found at: https://www.ppaawards.co.uk/2026/en/page/home
