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11Feb, 2025

“ONE IN A MILLION” JOURNALIST, NEIL MACPHAIL, NAMED JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AT HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MEDIA AWARDS

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Neil MacPhail, whoses career spanned fifty years, has been named Diageo Journalist of the Year at the annual Highlands and Islands Media Awards. Media Awards chairperson, Nicola McAlley, said: “The judges were unanimous in their decision that Journalist of the Year should be Neil. He has been described as aRead More

30Jan, 2025

Announcing SafeKab as latest sponsor

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The Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards (HIPBMA) are delighted to announced SafeKab as its latest sponsor. The SafeKab app, the first of its kind, was introduced by Inverness Taxis in 2023. Its built-in safety features provide reassurance for cab users as well as drivers and operators. TheRead More

21Jan, 2025

JACKIE WINS PRESTIGIOUS JOURNALISM AWARD IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Former BBC journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands and Islands. Jackie will be presented with the prestigious award at the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards held at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, on Friday 7 February 2025.Read More

19Dec, 2024

2025 HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MEDIA AWARDS FINALISTS REVEALED

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Congratulations to those shortlisted in the annual Highlands and Islands Media Awards. The complete list of finalists is as follows: Photographer of the Year Daniel Forsyth - Northern Scot James Mackenzie - Inverness Courier Willie Urquhart - West Highland Free Press Young Journalist of the Year – Alex Main Trophy AnnabelleRead More

01Nov, 2024

ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MEDIA AWARDS.

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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,Read More

27Oct, 2024

IT’S THE MEDIA’S FAULT: DEMAND LEADS TO RETURN OF POPULAR EVENT

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IT’S THE MEDIA’S FAULT: DEMAND LEADS TO RETURN OF POPULAR EVENT GET YOUR ENTRIES READY FOR THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MEDIA AWARDS To mark the anniversary of last year’s Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards the much-anticipated annual event will be back in 2025. Clear your diary asRead More

09Feb, 2024

#HIPBMA2024 Winners

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Iain MacInnes, BBC Scotland’s Senior Journalist in the Highlands and Islands, has been named Diageo Journalist of the Year at the annual Highlands and Islands Media Awards. Iain was the unanimous choice of the judges for the quality of his news gathering. Iain’s prize for winning the top award isRead More

16Jan, 2024

Sports award to be presented in memory of Bill McAllister

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( Ker, Bet and Gemma McAllister with the trophy) A major journalism award is to be named in memory of writer and broadcaster Bill McAllister who died in April. Bill, 78, was highly respected in journalism and sports circles for more than 60 years. He was a colourful and engagingRead More

05Jan, 2024

Prestigious Lifetime Service Achievement Award is to be Presented to Gordon Fyfe

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A prestigious lifetime service achievement award is to be presented to Gordon Fyfe to recognise a media career spanning more than 50 years. (Gordon seen here with his Chair of the Highlands and Islands Media Awards successor, Nicola McAlley). Gordon, 70, spent 20 years as a reporter on local newspapersRead More

15Dec, 2023

Here are our #HIPBMA2024 Finalists!

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Congratulations to all of our Media Awards finalists, see you all on the 2nd February, 2024! #HIPBMA2024 The Diageo Journalist of the Year and our Barron Trophy recipient will be announced on the night.