Here at The Boar, we pride ourselves on high-quality, professional journalism: from our dedicated writers, to hard-working editors and thorough sub-editors, every article we work on gets the best treatment. Thankfully, we aren’t the only people who recognise our efforts. Here you can see all the accolades and awards that we’ve won since we started in 1973.
| Year | Award Name | Nominee | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SPA National Awards – Best Science Publication or Section | The Boar | Won |
| 2026 | SPA National Awards – Best News Story | Nikolai Morton & Tom Ryan | Highly Commended |
| 2026 | SPA National Awards – Best Sports Reporter | Rachel Gore | Highly Commended |
| 2026 | SPA National Awards – Best Feature | Rachel Gore | Highly Commended |
| 2026 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Publication | The Boar | Won |
| 2026 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Journalist | Rachel Gore | Won |
| 2026 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Photographer | Martin Day | Won |
| 2026 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Journalist | Tom Ryan | Highly Commended |
| 2026 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Photographer | Nikolai Morton | Highly Commended |
| 2026 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Article | Rachel Gore | Highly Commended |
| 2025 | SPA National Conference – Best Design (Newspaper) | The Boar | Won |
| 2025 | SPA National Conference – Best Publication | The Boar | Highly Commended |
| 2025 | SPA National Conference – Best Reporter | Luke Chapman | Highly Commended |
| 2025 | SPA National Conference – Outstanding Commitment (Billy Dowling-Reid Award) | Luke Chapman | Highly Commended |
| 2025 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Journalist | Anna Bickerton | Won |
| 2025 | SPA Regional Awards – Outstanding Commitment | Luke Chapman | Won |
| 2025 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Publication | The Boar | Won |
| 2024 | SPA National Conference – Best Creative Piece | Zoé Barret | Won |
| 2024 | SPA National Conference – Best Interview | Eden Fall-Bailey | Won |
| 2024 | SPA National Conference – Best News Story | Luke Chapman & Archie Clarke | Highly Commended |
| 2020 | SPA National Conference – Digital Media | The Boar | Highly Commended |
| 2020 | SPA National Conference – Best Lifestyle Piece | Liam Gould | Highly Commended |
| 2019 | BBC Radio 4 Student Journalism Awards – Student Publication of the Year | The Boar | Won |
| 2018 | BBC Radio 4 Student Journalism Awards – Student Publication of the Year | The Boar | Won |
| 2017 | SPA Regional Awards – Best Publication (Midlands) | The Boar | Won |
| 2017 | SPA National Conference – Best Sports Coverage | James Roberts | Highly Commended |
| 2017 | SPA National Conference – Best Entertainment Piece | Cameron Clark | Highly Commended |
| 2016 | SPA National Conference – Best Design | The Boar | Won |
| 2016 | SPA National Conference – Best Comment Writer | Mike Wrench | Won |
| 2016 | SPA National Conference – Best Entertainment Piece | The Boar | Highly Commended |
| 2016 | SPA National Conference – Best Interview | Jesse Samasuwo | Special Mention |
| 2013 | Ones to Watch – Student Publication of the Year | The Boar | Won |
| 2008 | Guardian Student Media Awards – Best Critic | Leo Robson | Won |
| 2006 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Reporter | Matt Sandy | Won |
| 2006 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Feature Writer | Alastair Plumb | Won |
| 2006 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Sports Writer | David O’Kelly | Won |
| 2006 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Photographer | Ching Sum Yuen | Won |
| 2006 | Guardian Student Media Awards – Website of the Year | The Boar | Won |
| 2006 | Guardian Student Media Awards – Travel Writer of the Year | Tanc Newbury | Won |
| 2006 | Guardian Student Media Awards – Sports Writer of the Year | David O’Kelly | Won |
| 2004 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Website | The Boar | Won |
| 2004 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Reporter | Jake Morris | Won |
| 2002 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Photographer | Oliver Scarff | Won |
| 1999 | National Student Journalism Awards – Best Arts Journalist | Jonathan Stubbs | Won |
| 1990 | Guardian Student Media Awards – Impact Award (Most Improved Publication) | The Boar | Won |