The esteemed Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards, now in their 18th year, identify, highlight and reward excellence throughout the hospitality industry within the Highlands and Islands.

The Awards cover the various facets of the customer / visitor experience of our tourism industry.

The Awards are supported by a Board of industry representatives and judged by independent category experts from across the region.

The Awards are a forerunner for the Scottish Thistle Awards and winners from certain categories will automatically be entered into the Thistle Awards.

No there are no costs attached to entering the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards. The entry process is quick, simple and we have a team of industry mentors who can provide guidance and answer any questions you may have.

Yes, you can! We welcome you to enter as many categories as are fitting to the business or individual services that you offer. You must submit unique entries for each category.

Each question has a character limit which is shown when you log-in to complete your entry. Entries over the maximum character limit will not be accepted.

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1st March; Nominations Open

18th March; Entries Open

31st March; Nominations Close

28th April; Entries Close

8th July; Shortlist Announced

4th October; Awards Ceremony and Dinner

Feedback on individual entries can be provided upon request. Please get in touch with Amanda amanda@primeeventmanagement.com who will liaise with the judging panel to provide this for you.