RegionalPressAwards

Hot off the press: Meet the first round of judges.

Introducing you to our judging panel for the #RegionalPressAwards2027

📝 @RJKDuggan, Newsquest
🎤 @SanjeetaBains, Freelance
✨ Rachel Matthews, PhD, FRHistS, SFHEA, Liverpool John Moores University
✏️ @JoyYatesEditor, Newsquest
⭐️ @IanDayPix, ASICI FRPS, Ian Day Media

From leading newsrooms and top media organisations, we’ve gathered some of the best in the business to judge the nation’s finest reporting. They know an award-winning story when they see one.

Want to get your work in front of these industry experts? You still have a chance to enter and submit your best work.

Enter now! shorturl.at/pmWlC

Download the entry kit: shorturl.at/8YOYY

Second entry deadline: Wednesday 1 October.

The first Regional Press Awards deadline is tonight at midnight!

Don't miss your chance to get your reporting in front of our top-tier judging panel - featuring leading newsroom directors, senior editors, and journalism coaches from across the industry.

Submit your entries now: regional-press-awards.evessiocloud.com/regionalpressa…

There is just one week until the first entry deadline for the 2026 #RegionalPressAwards

Supported by the News Media Association, these awards recognise outstanding journalism across UK regional and local titles - focusing on work that drives real change, deepens understanding, and connects with local communities.

Get started with the entry kit: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8713997/TPA…

Reflecting on last week's #RegionalPressAwards2026 – congratulations to all the winners!

After reviewing an outstanding array of entries and sifting through a competitive shortlist across twenty one categories, newsrooms across the UK came together on Wednesday 11 March at Quaglino's to celebrate the very best in regional journalism.

The event was a fantastic showcase of talent, passion, and dedication, highlighting the remarkable achievements of journalists from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Thank you to everyone who entered and joined us at the ceremony.

Register your interest for 2027: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8622684/TPA…

Congratulations to @CornwallLive for being awarded winner of Large News Brand of the Year, sponsored by @PostcodeLottery, at the #RegionalPressAwards2026