PRWEEK AWARDS ARE BACK!

OPEN FOR ENTRIES

The most prestigious awards in the PR industry

PRWeek Awards continue to set the undisputed benchmark for excellence by celebrating the UK’s most boundary-pushing individuals, teams, and agencies delivering world-class creativity and results.

Widely regarded as the best awards in PR, we pride ourselves on having a judging panel of 100+ industry experts from leading global brands and the best agencies in the UK.


We know it has been a challenging year defined by significant industry shifts and changing landscapes. Now more than ever, it is vital to recognise that power of a brilliant idea and the resilient people behind it.


Whether your campaigns were led by a global network or a dedicated team of three, if your work showed boldness, sharp strategy, and undeniable results, you belong on this stage. Entering the PRWeek Awards is your opportunity to recognise that success and celebrate the exceptional work and dedication of your team over the past year.


Second entry deadline: Thursday 16 April 2026

"We entered the awards to celebrate a really incredible and challenging year for the team. We wanted to cut through the noise, something we all felt we achieved this year. The highlight of the night was being able to scream when our name was called out by the judges, especially after all of the work we did to present to the judges. The best awards in the industry, if you are thinking of entering, definitely do to get the recognition!"


Joshua Drew, Media Relations Manager, Electrical Safety First and 2025 winners of In-House Team of the Year (Public/Third Sector)

PICK YOUR CATEGORIES

SHOWCASING EXCELLENCE IN PR

Campaigns

B2B CAMPAIGN

ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSE CAMPAIGN

INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN

INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN

Sponsored by

PR EVENT

SOCIAL PURPOSE CAMPAIGN

BEST USE OF A CELEBRITY(IES)

BEST USE OF CONTENT

BEST USE OF CREATIVITY

BEST USE OF AN CONTENT CREATOR

BEST USE OF PLANNING, STRATEGY AND EVALUATION

BEST USE OF A SMALL BUDGET

CITY & CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HEALTHCARE: ETHICAL & OTC CONSUMER

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

ISSUES AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS: AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORT

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS: CULTURE, MEDIA, SPORT AND TRAVEL

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS: LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS: HEALTH, BEAUTY, RETAIL AND FASHION

NOT-FOR-PROFIT

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

PUBLIC SECTOR

TECHNOLOGY

People, Consultancies & Teams

NEW CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR

CEO OF THE YEAR

YOUNG PR PROFESSIONAL

SPECIALIST CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR

BOUTIQUE CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR (<£3M TURNOVER)

SMALL CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR (£3M-£8M TURNOVER)

MID-SIZED CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR (£8M-£20M TURNOVER)

Sponsored by

LARGE CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR (>£20M TURNOVER)

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR (PRIVATE SECTOR)

IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR (PUBLIC/THIRD SECTOR)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions

In Partnership with


The category will be judged by representatives from the Taylor Bennett Foundation, including members of its Alumni Advisory Board. This award is judged independently of your main category submission. You do not have to be shortlisted or win in your consultancy/team category to be successful here, entrants may win one, both, or neither. 

This category rewards agencies, in-house teams or industry bodies that can demonstrate sustained, embedded action and tangible outcomes. Judges will assess evidence of expanded access to opportunities, improved retention and progression of individuals from diverse backgrounds, and leadership accountability.


Particular credit will be given to organisations that can demonstrate meaningful, measurable impact over time, rather than one-off initiatives or standalone campaigns.


PLEASE NOTE: You cannot submit a direct entry for this category. To be considered for this award, you must focus on the required DEI section within your consultancy or team entry. This specific section is what will be pulled and presented to our specialist judges. Entry is automatic based on your submission into one of the following categories:

Boutique, Small, Mid-Sized, or Large Consultancy of the Year, In-House Team of the Year (Private or Public/Third Sector)

"Talent is everywhere in our industry, but opportunity is not. We’re proud to partner with PRWeek to recognise the organisations building inclusive workplaces where diverse talent can thrive and progress. Judged by Taylor Bennett Foundation Alumni, this award recognises organisations that treat inclusion as a core business priority - a long-term investment in stronger teams, broader thinking and sustained performance."


Koray Camgöz, CEO, Taylor Bennett Foundation

"It was a really fun night, thank you to PRWeek for everything you do in the industry as these moments are really important. Being here with the team and shortlisted has definitely been a highlight."


Victoria O’Byrne, Partner, Schillings Communications

KEY INFORMATION

Everything you need to know about key dates and pricing so you can submit your entry on time!


KEY DATES

Second entry deadline: Thursday 16 April 2026

Third entry deadline: Thursday 7 May 2026

Shortlist announcement: July 2026

Awards ceremony: Wednesday 21 October 2026

ENTRY PRICING

Second entry price: £659

Third entry price: £729

All prices exclude VAT

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Get 50% off every 10th entry when you submit your entries in one transaction.

If you are registered charity please contact [email protected] with your charity number to benefit from an exclusive discount

CHAIR OF JUDGES

Andi Donovan, Head of External Communications, VodafoneThree


 Winner of PRWeek's In-House Team of the Year (Private) 2025

“What an honour to be chairing the PRWeek Awards judging panel this year. I’m looking forward to seeing the inspiring work, standout creativity and the campaigns that demonstrate the power of our incredible industry. I truly believe against the current climate, the role of communications has never been more important. The best campaigns are not only creatively brilliant, but also showcase the meaningful impact organisations are having, while championing authentic storytelling, truth and trust – all of which are firmly at the top of the agenda for brands and organisations today.”

- Andi Donovan 

JOIN OUR JUDGING PANEL

Our panel of judges represent the agencies, brands and organisations from across the industry. Their expertise will be instrumental in recognising the very best in PR.

If you are at the top of your game in PR, nominate yourself today. Your expertise will help us recognise the exceptional work and dedication demonstrated across the industry over the past year.

"This was my first event so getting to see it and be a part of it all was amazing. It’s such a great night and it was fun going up on stage. We couldn’t be happier with the result."


Alex, Senior Account Executive, & Daniel Assistant Account Executive, W Communications

WHY ENTER?


Position yourself at the top

With the PRWeek stamp of approval these awards make you stand out from competitors and solidifies your position as a leader in PR.

Recognition

Enter and demonstrate to your team that their hard work deserves recognition and an award.

Client relationships

The PRWeek Awards enhances your companies profile to help you attract a high calibre of clients. 

Celebrate

Celebrate your team's hard work by bringing them to the event that benchmarks excellence across the sector.


Be the best

Be voted as the best by our panel of industry leaders who bring unmatched expertise and reward only the best.

Attract new talent

An award-winning company draws the best in the industry, making it easier to attract top-tier talent eager to join your team!

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR



"We're very proud to launch the 2026 PRWeek Awards, a the start of a fifth decade for PRWeek itself. Recognised as the most prestigious awards in the PR and communications industry, the PRWeek Awards showcase the industry’s best talent through a rigorous judging process. After a record-breaking 2025, we're confident this year will surpass it. We select top professionals and rising stars as judges, and once again, we’ll visit agencies and conduct live interviews for the Gold Award categories. Despite obvious challenges politically and culturally, the drive for excellence continues and it's looking another good year for the world-leading British comms sector. I look forward to reading your entries and making 2026 the most successful year yet!"

Danny Rogers, Editor In Chief, PRWeek UK & EMEA.

"It was such a lovely evening getting the industry together and been amazing to see some of the fantastic campaigns."


Charlotte Saul, Client Services Director, The 10 Group


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