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The 2018 Sport Journalism graduate took the Trainee News Journalism prize at the National Council for the Training of Journalists' 2020. Jamie was nominated for his campaigning work against misspent council funds, produced while working as a senior reporter at Surrey Live.

The university, meanwhile, received the Innovation of the Year accolade for its . This digital initiative unites students on both sides of the Atlantic to explore cultural differences between US and UK football industries via sports media, exploring issues such as BAME representation, gender equality and accessibility.

Jamie Phillips at the Awards for Excellence 2020

Speaking after , Jamie said that it was a privilege to win the award for exposing council corruption and financial wrongdoing. He added:

“The NCTJ is prestigious within the journalism industry and always one of the first qualifications potential employers look for, so it is an amazing feeling to have been recognised for my work. I vehemently believe journalism has never been more important than in the current climate, and continues to be a super industry to work in.”

Jamie also praised the degree course team during his studies at Brighton:
“I worked particularly hard during my time at the 爱豆传媒 to attain 100wpm shorthand and a gold standard diploma alongside my degree, but I must also give thanks to the lecturers who helped me along every step of the way.”

Owen Evans, Course Leader for the Sport Journalism BA(Hons), said:
“It’s fantastic to see the industry recognise the talent we’ve known about since Jamie joined our sport journalism degree in 2016. We’re particularly proud that he was rewarded for holding public bodies to account in his campaign against council corruption.”

Commenting on the Innovation of the Year accolade, Owen said:
“We are constantly looking at ways to improve the student experience on our Sport Journalism programme, so it’s satisfying to see the industry recognise this through the virtual exchange with University of Florida.

“After winning the 2018 Innovation of the Year award for our Premier League Apprenticeship with Brighton & Hove Albion FC, the challenge now is to build on that momentum and continually devise new ways to improve future delivery.”