A total of 33 prizes are up for grabs following the launch of an annual journalism awards scheme.

The Scottish Press Awards 2022 have opened for entries, with categories covering national, regional and online publications.

Journalists and titles wishing to enter the awards, now in their 43rd year, have until 3 March to do so.

The shortlists will be announced later this year, ahead of the awards ceremony and dinner, which will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Wednesday 21 September.

Winners at the 42nd annual Scottish Press Awards

Scottish Newspaper Society director John McLellan said: “Scottish news publishers continue to innovate and digital audiences for high-quality journalism are being sustained despite enormous pressure throughout what has been another extraordinarily difficult year.

“Quality, independent Scottish journalism is as vital as ever.

“In bringing the industry together, last year’s event was a great success, and we are once again looking forward to gathering and celebrating all that’s good about Scottish journalism.

“There is a lot to celebrate, support and defend.”

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