Where: JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, W1K 7TN
When: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Dress code: Black Tie
Timings:
18:30 VIP drinks reception
18:45 Drinks reception
19:30 Dinner
21:30 Awards ceremony
23:00 After party
00:30 Carriages
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
"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.
CHAIR OF JUDGES
Andi Donovan, Head of External Communications, VodafoneThree
Winner of PRWeek's In-House Team of the Year (Private) 2025
"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
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