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Entries Open

Entries for the 2024 Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards are now open!

If you are involved in our region’s tourism industry then these Awards are for you.  Achievements, hard work and dedication should be celebrated, so get the recognition you deserve and enter now.

Click on How to Enter and browse the various categories available, enter one or all that are relevant to your business.  The entry process is easy, simply complete an online application form.

Shortlisted companies gain a prestigious accolade, which can be used for considerable marketing, media and commercial advantage. What’s more, wining a coveted HITA award means you will be short listed automatically to VisitScotland’s national Thistle Awards.

The shortlist for each category will be announced in July, with the winners announced at a gala dinner, at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness on Friday 4th October 2024.

 Good luck!

*Entries are open from the 18th March - 28th April 2024*

View the 2023 winners here

Two of our 2023 winners went on to win at the National Final. Congratulations Wilderness Scotland and Edinbane Lodge.

Become Sponsors

The Awards are only possible with the valued support of our wonderful sponsors. Contact us to become a sponsor in 2024.

The Categories

Review the categories and criteria for the 2024 Awards.

Meet The Board

Take a minute to meet the amazing people behind the awards.

Gala Dinner

The evening reflects exemplary excellence achieved throughout the industry.

Responsible Tourism

Driving the sustainability of this picturesque corner of Scotland is the tourism and hospitality industry