All work submitted must have been published by a news media organisation (newspapers and digital publications), which is either headquartered in or extensively published in the United Kingdom or Crown Dependencies. Eligibility may vary by award category. Please review the specific entry requirements by downloading the Entry Kit.

• Build your legacy
Be part of the definitive record of excellence in regional journalism and secure lasting recognition for your work.

• Enhance credibility and reputation
Being shortlisted or winning signals that your journalism stands among the very best in the regional press.

• Gain industry recognition
Your work is judged by an independent panel of respected experts who understand the challenges and impact of regional journalism.

• Showcase your best work
Shine a spotlight on your strongest stories, investigations and campaigns — and the teams behind them.

• Celebrate newsroom excellence
Demonstrate the power, influence and public service role of your organisation across a wide range of categories.

• Support career growth
From emerging talent to established professionals, the awards recognise excellence at every stage of a regional journalism career.

• Highlight specialist expertise
Stand out for your subject knowledge, community impact and dedication to the stories that matter most locally.

• Celebrate success
Take time to reflect on a year of impactful journalism and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams.

By attending the event! This will not only be a great opportunity to network with your peers, but also a chance to celebrate the greatest achievements of the industry from the last 12 months. Attending the event is the best way to join the celebrations and discover if you've been crowned as one of this year's worthy winners. (or something similar - a bit salesy to encourage them to attend)

Our social media team will also be working hard to share the results online as they are announced at the event. Make sure to follow our page for full coverage.

If you for any reason you can't attend, we will send your trophy on to you. (If you have a trophy).

[email protected]

Of course! Please view the past winners here.

To enter, you must complete the online entry form. You'll need to provide details about your entry, including (e.g. written submission and any supporting materials - make specific to the event).

Yes, there is an entry fee - specify details and deadlines. May need to clarify that the fee is per entry.

Yes, you can submit as many entries as you like, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Entries for the 2026 Regional Press Awards have now closed - please register your interest for 2027 here.

You should receive a confirmation email once you complete your registration. This will come from ([email protected]), please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it. Please email ([email protected]) if you would like your confirmation email to be resent.

If you wish to withdraw your entry, you must email us at [email protected]. Where you withdraw your entry more than 14 days after booking, or on or after the closing date for entry (whichever is earlier) there will be no refund.

Yes we are more than happy to provide judges feedback if you were shortlisted or not - please reach out to [email protected] requesting this feedback.

We acknowledge that the use of AI has become increasingly common, transforming how people work and the outputs they deliver. In light of this, we expect entrants to indicate clearly where AI has been used - whether in the development of the work itself or in shaping the written entry or any associated assets submitted as part of that entry.

We would not publish your entry without prior permission. If you were shortlisted, we may publish your Executive Summary so we do ask no confidential information is included within this. If you win, we would do a write up on your entry, but this shouldn't include any confidential information. You can additionally mark parts of your entry as confidential/not for publication to ensure this, this, provided such restrictions are not used unreasonably.

Our judges are leading experts and professionals from the Press Industry. We select judges for their expertise, experience, and impartiality. A full list of judges can be found here.

You can nominate yourself to become a judge once we launch again in late 2026 - this will then be reviewed by the Regional Press Awards team. Please register here for more information once we launch RPA 2027.

Entries are judged based on a set of criteria outlined for each award category. The judging process is rigorous and involves multiple rounds of review to ensure fairness and accuracy. The judges' decisions are final.

Yes, the judging process is strictly confidential. Judges are bound by a non-disclosure agreement, and all information submitted in your entry is kept confidential.

Of course! We would just ensure you weren't judging your own entry or category(ies) you entered to maintain the integrity of the judging process.

The Regional Press Awards Ceremony takes place on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at Quaglino’s in London — a well-known restaurant and event space in the heart of Mayfair.

Venue & transport tips
Nearest Tube: The closest London Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo & Piccadilly lines) and Green Park (Victoria, Piccadilly & Jubilee lines), both within easy walking distance.
Preferred entrance: Use the main Quaglino’s entrance on Bury Street (off Regent Street/St James’s)

We encourage all of our guests to use a sustainable means of transport when travelling to our events.

For full venue details and directions, you can also check the official Quaglino’s website here.

Regional Press Awards Timings:

11:45- Arrival & Drinks Reception

12:30- Sit-down Lunch

14:00- Awards

15:00- Afterparty & Networking

17:00- Carriages

Yes, there is a fee to attend - please see pricing options below:

First Phase Pricing (from now until Midnight 30th January 2026):
Half Table of 5 = £1,225+VAT
Table of 10 = £2,450+VAT
Individual Ticket = £295+VAT (If you purchase 3 or more tickets, the rate is reduced by £50 per ticket at check out)

Final Phase Pricing (from 31st January 2026 onwards):
Half Table of 5 = £1,475+VAT
Table of 10 = £2,950+VAT
Individual Ticket = £345+VAT (If you purchase 3 or more tickets, the rate is reduced by £50 per ticket at check out)

You can book tables or individual tickets here.

While the event will be widely attended by those shortlisted, anyone in the industry is welcome to purchase tickets.

You should receive a booking confirmation email once you complete your booking. This will come from [email protected], please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it. Please email [email protected] if you would like your confirmation email to be resent.

Your e-ticket will be sent out the week of the event. This will come from [email protected].

Business Smart.

Yes, you are welcome to bring guests. Each guest will require a purchased ticket to attend.

All Attendees must be at least 18 years of age on the date of the Awards Ceremony.

We kindly request no speeches during the event. We have a lot of categories to get through and want to maximise your post-show celebrations and networking time.

Yes, we can arrange this at no extra charge. Please contact [email protected] to arrange.

If you wish to cancel your attendance, you must email us at [email protected] as soon as possible. If you cancel 30 or more days before the Awards Ceremony, we will refund your Attendance Fee in full, though we reserve the right to retain an administration fee. Where you cancel less than 30 days before the Awards Ceremony, there will be no refund.

Yes these can be added to the guest info in the booking form or you can contact [email protected]. Requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of the event to guarantee we can accomodate the request.

Yes, of course. Please contact Morgan if you would like to swap your drinks package for a non-alcoholic alternative.

There will be photography and/or video production taking place during the event and the resulting images may be used for promotional purposes on-line and/or in printed materials.

We have partnered up with Priority to offer you the best rates on hotels in the local area. Please see link here for options.

Yes, there will be complimentary cloakroom for small bags and coats.

Yes, these can be purchased here.

Haymarket Media Group, the organisers of Regional Press Awards, are committed to ensuring our events provide a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone present. All attendees are expected to adhere to our Events Code of Conduct to ensure a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone attending.

We ask all our attendees if they have any additional requirements as part of the booking process and make every effort to accommodate them. We're committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you have any further questions about the accessibility of the event or if there's anything we may be able to arrange please contact [email protected] or [email protected] who can support you in with your access needs and getting any necessary adjustments made.

This event features loud music, darkness, flashing lights and images. Water (and refined mineral) based atmospherics are used throughout the event.

Please contact [email protected] who can support you in with your access needs and getting any necessary adjustments made.

Haymarket Media Group is committed to playing our part in creating a more sustainable future and are working hard to minimise the carbon footprint of our events. We want to create more sustainable events and help our attendees do the same. You can find out more here.

Yes, we are open for entries by any news media organisation (newspapers and digital publications), which is either headquartered in or extensively published in the United Kingdom or Crown Dependencies.

All work submitted must have been published from 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025.

We encourage freelancers to apply into the Regional Press Awards and offer a discounted rate of £60.00 + VAT per entry.

Please contact morgan.lovegrove@haymarket.com to apply for the discounted freelancer rate.

The citation should be written in third person and should include information about the entry including information about the nominee (if an individual category), information about the work submitted and any relevant data that will support the entry.

50MB per upload.

You can submit up to one example of work that has a joint byline, but the individual's contribution to the article must be clarified in the entry.