Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter?
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.
I am headquartered in or extensively publish in a Crown Dependency - can I enter?
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.
What is the eligibility period?
All work submitted must have been published from 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025.
I am a freelancer, can I apply?
We encourage freelancers to apply into the Regional Press Awards and offer a discounted rate of £60.00 + VAT per entry.
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What should be included in the citation?
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.
When is the last chance I can amend my entry?
You will have up until Friday 14 November 2025 to amend your entry.
Is there a max MB limit per upload?
50MB per upload.
Can I submit any work that has a joint byline?
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.
When and how will we find out who has been shortlisted?
The shortlist will be announced in December.
We will email everyone that has directly submitted the entries along with posting on our website and social media.