Sage has been awarded the ProQuest Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year at the Independent Publishing Awards, organized by the Independent Publishers Guild. The annual awards recognize achievements across the independent publishing sector in the UK and Ireland.
The honor acknowledges publishers demonstrating excellence across strategy, editorial commissioning, design, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, market insight, and innovation. Judges cited Sage’s strong organic growth across books, journals, and learning resources in the UK, noting its deep understanding of market needs and its ongoing efforts to enhance both diversity and sustainability in publishing practices.
The panel highlighted Sage’s comprehensive performance, stating that the publisher is showing consistent growth across all areas. Particular emphasis was placed on its position as a social sciences publisher that maintains an independent model, with judges remarking positively on the company’s sustained success within this framework.
The recognition coincides with a milestone anniversary year for Sage, marking a continued emphasis on independence as a defining feature of its operations.
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