Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Entertainment
Paul T Smith

Scottish Influencer Awards 2022: STV's Laura Boyd wins top gong

STV's entertainment reporter Laura Boyd has been crowned Influencer of The Year for 2022/2023.

The Scottish Influencer Awards took place at a red carpet bash inside Glasgow 's Radisson Red hotel on the banks of the River Clyde on Sunday afternoon.

Scots Instagram queen, Emily Shak was also a winner, becoming the country's first ever Superinfluencer.

In a post on Twitter, Laura said: "Erm, I’ve just won Scottish Influencer of the Year @SCOTINFLUENCER

"Beyond overwhelmed and thrilled. I would never consider myself an influencer but if my story of cancer or surrogacy influences or helps anyone, then it’s all worthwhile."

Laura's pal and broadcast journalist Gerry Cassidy tweeted a picture of them together at the ceremony, with the caption: "Couldn’t. Be. More. Proud. Of. My. @STVLaura "

Laura with pal Gerry (Twitter/Gerry Cassidy)

Editor of STV News At 6 in Edinburgh, Nicola Kane, commented: "Brilliant! And your new do is fab xx"

STV's Polly Bartlett replied: "Congratulations! You look gorgeous"

BBC Reporting Scotland's David Cowan, wrote: "Well done and well deserved Laura."

Monica Lennon MSP said: "Congratulations, Laura. We need inspiring and positive role models like you more than ever!"

The awards, spanning 15 prestigious categories, recognises Scotland's stars of social and digital.

From inspirational storytellers, agenda-setting vloggers and cool content curators to pioneering podcasters, visual tastemakers, tourism ambassadors and exciting breakthrough talents.

All of the categories are assessed by a panel of illustrious judges, spanning from Food, Drink, Health & Wellbeing, Family and Lifestyle, as well as Travel, Interiors & Design, Arts & Culture, Style, Beauty and Visual.

Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our weekly Showbiz newsletter here .

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.