The North Queensland Media Awards is back for 2026 to bring together journalists, photographers, public relations, marketing, and communications professionals from across North Queensland to celebrate their achievements from the past year.

This year's event will be hosted at The Manhattan Room in Flinders Lane. 

We will also be presenting this year's media awards with an extended range of categories covering all aspects of our industry.

- Best News Story/Coverage - sponsored by Bravus Mining & Resources
- Best Human Interest Story/Coverage - sponsored by Paradise Outdoor Advertising
- Best Media/Marketing Campaign - sponsored by ARN
- Best Radio/Podcast Segment or Feature - News or Current Affairs - sponsored by Honeycombs Property Group
- Best Radio/Podcast Segment or Feature - Entertainment - sponsored by Townsville Bulletin
- Emerging Talent - sponsored by The Rix Hotel, Charters Towers
- Individual Talent of the Year - sponsored by Townsville Enterprise Ltd.

Your ticket includes:

🍻Beer, wine, soft drinks included 
🍤Gourmet banquet dinner
🎤Entertainment
🏆Awards
💃🏼The opportunity to mingle with big names in the North Queensland media and communications industry!

Dress Code: Gothic Cocktail 😈

The 2026 North Queensland Media Ball & Awards is proudly sponsored by Flinders Lane and Holiday Hosting, and proudly supported by Paradise Outdoor Advertising, and Southern Cross Austereo.

The North Queensland Media Ball is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers, made possible with the support of our sponsors.