Each year, the International Regional Media Association recognizes the best in regional magazine journalism, photography, illustration, and design. Entries are evaluated by a panel of expert judges from across North America and the UK. Active members of IRMA are eligible to enter and the awards are announced each year at the annual IRMA Conference.

Awards for content produced by IRMA members between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 was evaluated in 45 categories, and will be announced at the 2025 IRMA Conference, in September 2025 in Calgary, Alberta.