nverness Chamber of Commerce is supporting local media in its area by providing sponsorship for a major industry awards event.
The Chamber is sponsoring a new category of Best Business Story of the Year in the Highlands and Islands Media Awards, which celebrate and reward excellence in print, broadcast and online journalism.
The awards will be presented on 7 February 2020 in Inverness at the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball, the largest gathering of media representatives from across the huge geographical area.
The Press Ball is being held for the 32nd consecutive year since being revived in the 1980s. It is attended by journalists and PR managers, as well as politicians and leaders of public and private sector organisations, from Shetland to Argyll and from Moray to the Outer Hebrides.
Stewart Nicol, Inverness Chamber’s Chief Executive, said: “Business relies on local media to promote success and campaign for change. We wanted to demonstrate our support for our media colleagues and also help efforts to maintain high standards in local journalism.
“Inverness Chamber of Commerce believes a vibrant and challenging local media is important. Therefore, we are delighted to become a sponsor for the 2020 Highlands and Islands Media Awards.”
