Willan Publishing won the Taylor Wessing Academic and Professional Publisher of the year Independent Publishing Awards 2008

They scooped this award for establishing itself very quickly in its niche of legal and crime publishing, and for setting high standards in both its books and customer service. Judges said Willan's launch of a definitive new criminology book marked it out as an ambitious, committed publisher.

"Willan has shown great tenacity in going after a sector and taking on some much larger rivals," they commented. "They are a great company to work with and convey a real sense of excitement about being in publishing."

"Willan's launch of a definitive new criminology textbook marked it out as an ambitious, committed publisher.

Congratulations to all at Willan Publishing from the team at WebGuild Media.