GadgetGuy Editor wins Best Technology Reviewer at IT Journalism Awards

GadgetGuy Editor Chris Button took dwelling the trophy for Best Technology Reviewer on the 2026 Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards (affectionately often known as ‘The Lizzies’), recognising a robust yr of offering recommendation on how to decide on and use shopper know-how.

Button (penning this in third-person) joined GadgetGuy as Editor in late 2022 after writing for the positioning whereas working for Byteside. Since then, he has honed his assessment model to deal with extra than simply specs and options. Consumer know-how is inherently private, so critiques ought to mirror the human expertise of how folks use devices.

Regular GadgetGuy contributor Adam Turner additionally acquired Highly Commended for Best Technology Reviewer, capping off a improbable 2025 stuffed with telephones, EV know-how, and residential photo voltaic batteries.

Another spotlight of the night time was Helen Meredith receiving the Pioneer of IT Media Award. Meredith, who lately turned 90, was recognised for her greater than 40-year involvement in journalism, together with her work in uplifting women in the IT sector.

Best Journalist, also referred to as the ‘Golden Lizzie’, went to David Swan from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, whereas The Guardian Australia gained Best Coverage.

Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists on the 2026 Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards, which was an amazing celebration of the know-how media trade. Thank you to the organisers at Influencing for a memorable occasion, and the judges for recognising GadgetGuy‘s work and that of all of the very deserving winners on the night time.