Once again there has been some world-class production in the North West this year, and our judges are standing by...

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The Awards ceremony will return to the Kimpton Clocktower, Manchester, on Friday 21st November 2025. 

Tickets will be on sale soon via the RTS NW website - keep an eye on our socials for updates:

RTS NW Instagram / RTS NW Facebook

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Submit your entry
CLICK HERE to create your account and enter the RTS North West awards.

CLICK HERE for a full list of categories and entry criteria.

• The cost of each entry is £96 (£80 + £16 VAT).
• Please make payment by card online. A link to pay can be found on your invoice that is generated once your entry has been submitted.
• BACS is unavailable unless you are an approved broadcaster.
• All entries must meet TWO out of three of the OFCOM criteria***
• Entries will close on Monday 4th August at 23:59. Judging will take place in September and nominees will then be announced in October.

North West Awards 2025 Categories:

1. Best Audio Post Production
2. Best Breakthrough Talent
3. Best Comedy Programme
4. Best Continuing Drama Storyline
5. Best Current Affairs Programme
6. Best Daytime Programme
7. Best Digital Creativity
8. Best Drama
9. Best Entertainment Programme
10. Best Factual Entertainment Programme
11. Best Factual Series
12. Best Inclusive Practice
13. Best Journalist in the North West
14. Best Performance in a Comedy
15. Best Performance in a Continuing Drama
16. Best Performance in a Drama
17. Best Pre-School Children’s Programme
18. Best Presenter of a North West Show
19. Best Regional News Programme
20. Best School-Age Children’s Programme
21. Best Script Writer
22. Best Single Documentary
23. Best Sports Programme
24. Best Visual Post Production

***OFCOM CRITERIA

All entries must meet TWO of the following three criteria:

1) Production company with a substantial North West base.

2) 70% of production budget spent in the region.

3) 50% of production talent employed from the North West.

For more information, visit this link:

Regional Production and Regional Programme Guidance from 2021 (ofcom.org.uk)

Should you have any queries, please e-mail the RTS North West Team at RTSNorthWest@rts.org.uk