The Highlands and Islands Media Awards officially opens for entries today. Our judges are waiting to review the leading stories, features, and pictures from 27th November 2023 until 29th November 2024 and decide who should win the coveted titles.

  • Please check out our How To Enter guidelines on the website, https://pressball.info/how-to-enter/ and send all entries by 5pm, Friday, 29th November 2024 
  • We will be advising shortlisted entrants w/b 16th December. However, given the demand for seats at the ball, we would advise early booking to secure your spot. To book your tickets, visit www.pressball.info
  • Winners will be announced at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards, to be held on Friday, 7th February 2025 at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
  • For further details on how to enter the Media Awards, visit https://pressball.info/how-to-enter/
  • We are also seeking nominations for the Barron Trophy, the prestigious award that recognises a lifetime of achievement in journalism in the Highland and Islands. A short commendation should accompany the nomination. Please send to awards chairperson, Nicola McAlley nicola.mcalley@hotmail.co.uk

Keep up to date on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pressballandmediaawards or on Twitter @thepressball

For all enquiries about the Highlands and Islands Press Ball contact chairman John Ross: 07813 400570 john.ross@pressandjournal.co.uk