The Irish Independent Sponsor Emerging Editors

The Irish Independent are back to sponsor the Editor of the Year award at this year's National Student Media Awards! The Independent covers the latest news and analysis on politics, sports, business, lifest...

Newspaper of the Year Sponsored by the Irish Times

We are so excited to once again be working with the Irish Times, who will be sponsoring the Newspaper of the Year Award at the Smedias 2022! The Irish Times has delivered top quality news, opinion and analy...

Journalism Relating to Travel

All applications for this category are open on March 1st 2022. The Smedias are delighted to announce a new category, Journalism Relating to Travel for the 2022 awards! The award will be sponsored...

Smedias 2022 – Entry Guidelines

The 22nd annual National Student Media Awards are coming! Marking the best in student film, photography, journalism and design, The Smedias have been a consistent platform for students over the last 22 years u...

Smedias 2022 FAQ

Q. How do I apply? Specifics about this will be in under each category. You will be able to enter the majority of our categories online. Under your chosen category, there will be a link to the applicatio...

Smedias 2022- They’re Back!

Calling all students! 2022 is here and applications for the Smedias will be opening soon. Now is the time to think about what you could create to be in a chance to win one of these prestigious awards. What ...

35mm Vintage – Giveaway

Enter our Instagram giveaways and you could be in with the chance to win a crewneck and a t shirt of your choice from 35mm Vintage! The only vintage store in Mayo, 35mm Vintage offer a wide variety of retro...