PRWEEK GLOBAL AWARDS

The PRWeek Global Awards celebrate the most impactful communications campaigns and the visionary teams setting the global benchmark for excellence. In a world where influence knows no borders, these awards honour work that transcends geography, delivers strategic impact, and redefines what’s possible in public relations.

From bold brand storytelling to purpose-led global strategy, this is where the industry's future takes centre stage.

First entry deadline: 27 November 2025

CATEGORIES


Campaigns

Categories within this section are open to work that is local to one country or region in addition to work that has crossed international borders. 

Best Campaign

Open to transformative work carried out in one or more countries within the region. The work submitted should demonstrate effectiveness, creativity, strategic excellence, and innovation, plus an inherent understanding of the particular qualities and specialist knowledge required to succeed in the specific regional market(s).

Best Campaign - Africa

Best Campaign - Asia Pacific

Best Campaign - Middle East

Best Campaign - Latam

Best Campaign - Europe ( Outside UK)

BEST PR SOFTWARE OR AI PLATFORM

Open to PR software or AI platforms that demonstrate ease of use, creativity and return on investment for agencies or in-house brands as part of their communications strategies. Submissions should include real case studies as part of the entry to demonstrate the platform’s effectiveness

BEST USE OF AI OR PR SOFTWARE

Honours campaigns that demonstrate effective use of PR software products and tools or tech stacks and/or AI as an intrinsic part of the activation. Open to agencies, clients or PR software products or platforms, the campaign could utilise one or more tools on a standalone basis or as part of a customised suite of products. Extra credit will be allocated for creative use of tools.

CONSUMER LAUNCH

Recognises new products or services, with a focus on creating buzz, building brand recognition and evidence of sales/usage. Innovative experiential and/or promotional event campaigns are encouraged to apply here as well.

CORPORATE BRANDING

Focus is on the launch of a new company; corporate rebranding; or the promotion of a corporate entity rather than the brands, services or products the entity sells. Entries must demonstrate tangible results beyond just proof of brand-name recognition.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Recognises a CSR programme that demonstrates the organisation’s tangible commitment to delivering on ethical, environmental, or social justice commitments.

EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS

Entries should describe how ongoing strategic communication or a significant project has engaged internal stakeholders such as managers, employees, and trade unions.They should specify: the business and organisational needs addressed (e.g. performance, productivity, ESG topics, customer service, cost management); the outcomes sought for key stakeholders, such as shifting employee or management attitudes and commitment, achieving real engagement or behavioural change; how the success of the communication was evaluated against the outcomes specified; how communication was integrated with other activities.

HEALTHCARE

This category covers on-going work or one-off projects undertaken by an inhouse pharmaceutical companies PR team or on behalf of a pharmaceutical company relating to ethical (prescription only) drugs. This category also covers also on-going work or one-off projects relating to licensed OTC medicines and other consumer healthcare products and targeted at consumers, either directly or through pharmacists, GPs, other primary care professionals or retailer who interface with the general public. Campaigns can be at any stage in a product lifecycle and include communications with target audiences such as prescribers, primary care departments, NHS budget holders, patient groups and specialist media as well as disease awareness and direct to consumer work. 

INFLUENCER MARKETING

Award the most effective, innovative and creative campaign that uses one or more social media influencers to achieve its aims. The idea must be PR-led, although we will not exclude entries that involve payment or other incentives to influencers; however, please detail these in your entry. An influencer is defined as an individual or group that has become influential off the back of their own social media platforms. It excludes anyone with pre-existing fame (e.g. actors, sportspeople, reality TV stars).

ISSUES AND CRISIS

This award will be given for the most effective management of an issue or crisis by a consultancy or in-house team or a combination of both. The objectives, strategy and method deployed should be clearly set out. Because of the sensitive nature of this type of work, entrants may mark parts of their submission as strictly confidential and not for publication.

NON-PROFIT

Most effective work on an international non-profit programme, designed to raise money, or to influence public or political opinion. 

PRODUCT BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Recognising outstanding success in development, reinvigoration or re-launch of an established consumer brand. 

PUBLIC SECTOR

Honouring cross-national work in the public sector, standalone or in partnership with corporations, government agencies, or NGOs. 

GLOBAL PR

Categories within this section are open to transformative work that has impacted globally by crossing the borders of two or more countries or continents.

CITIZENSHIP

Honours a local or regional campaign that jumps across borders to create awareness, engagement, and results beyond the scope of the original target market. Winning campaigns must demonstrate multi-regional metrics that were not driven by paid-for media outside the core region.

CONTENT

Recognises the best use of strategic and creative content that drives business and brand objectives across multiple markets. 

CREATIVE IDEA

Celebrates a game-changing creative idea that takes a brand, company or organisation in a new, exciting direction and delivers results that exceed expectations. The creative idea may have significant regional variations, but will be based on a fundamental creative idea that is clear and demonstrable. 

EVENT ACTIVATION

Celebrates campaigns that successfully align and maximise sponsorship of global events such as international sporting, political, NGO or technology events. Events may include, but are not limited to, FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, Cannes, CES, SXSW, World Economic Forum/Davos, and more. 

INTEGRATION

PR strategy leads the way for the winning campaign that takes this award, which honours work that crosses marketing channels and disciplines. 

PR BREAKTHROUGH

Transformative work that crosses national borders, across all types of media and information channels. This award is open to any type of campaign, across verticals that brought a company or organisation to a new level of engagement or understanding among key stakeholders.

CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

(not open for entry) 

The best campaign from among all of the winners of the Global PR categories.

PEOPLE TEAMS AND AGENCIES

BEST AGENCY

Celebrates the agency that best demonstrates its effectiveness on behalf of clients in relation to real business results, revenue growth and new business achievements, understanding of the regional market, talent development, leadership in the region, innovation, and eye-catching customer relationships 

Note: We highly encourage you to submit a video for this category 

BEST AGENCY - AFRICA

BEST AGENCY - ASIA PACIFIC

BEST AGENCY - MIDDLE EAST

BEST AGENCY - LATAM

BEST AGENCY - EUROPE ( OUTSIDE UK )

GLOBAL BRAND

(three or more countries) 

Honouring a brand that crosses international borders, which has grown significantly using the power of PR to reach stakeholders and build trusted relationships with its customers and publics in at least three different continents. 

Note: We encourage agency professionals to suggest/ nominate global brands for this award. 

GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL

Celebrating the work of a PR professional whose innovation and leadership is advancing the public relations profession. Judges will be looking for professional qualities including, effective team leadership internally, including development of staff. 

Note: We encourage agency professionals to suggest/ nominate professionals from the in-house side for this award. 

GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL - IN-HOUSE

GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL - AGENCY

SMALL GLOBAL AGENCY (under $100m revenue)

The agency that wins this award will demonstrate great business results as well as talent development, community leadership, creativity, innovation, AI and tech chops and outstanding customer relationships.

Revenues must be below $100m per annum. 

Note: We highly encourage you to submit a video for this category. 

MID-SIZE GLOBAL AGENCY (between $100m and $250m revenue)

The agency that wins this award will demonstrate great business results as well as talent development, community leadership, creativity, innovation, AI and tech chops and outstanding customer relationships.

Revenues must be between $100m and $200m per annum. 

Note: We highly encourage you to submit a video for this category.

LARGE GLOBAL AGENCY (over $250m revenue)

The agency that wins this award will demonstrate great business results as well as talent development, community leadership, creativity, innovation, AI and tech chops and outstanding customer relationships.

Revenues must be over $200m per annum. 

Note: We highly encourage you to submit a video for this category. 

INTEGRATED/CROSS-BORDER TEAM OF THE YEAR

Honoring a team that works together across international borders, this award will demonstrate great business results as well as talent development, community leadership, creativity, innovation, AI and tech chops and outstanding customer relationships.

Note: We highly encourage you to submit a video for this category.

KEY INFORMATION


DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Ceremony - Wednesday 13 May 2026

Location - Jumeirah Carlton Tower

DEADLINES AND FEES

First Entry Deadline: 27 November 2025: £515

Second Entry Deadline: 22 January 2026: £725

Final Entry Deadline: 29 January 2026: £825

Shortlist Announcement: March 2026

WHY IS ENTERING WORTH YOUR WHILE?

4 REASONS TO ENTER THE PR & COMMS ARENA AND CHALLENGE YOUR INDUSTRY COMPETITORS


GLOBAL RECOGNITION

These globally renowned awards offer a platform to showcase your achievements to a worldwide audience. Gain well-deserved recognition and let your work inspire professionals across diverse backgrounds and regions.

INDUSTRY PRESTIGE

Winning or even being a finalist in these awards bestows a mark of prestige upon your company. Use this opportunity to further elevate your reputation within the industry.


NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Being a part of these awards connects you with influential professionals, judges, and peers in the industry. Forge new connections, gain insights into industry trends, and potentially open doors to new business.


FEEDBACK AND IMPROVEMENT

The process of preparing and submitting your entry provides an opportunity for reflection and improvement. The feedback you receive can be invaluable in refining your strategies, campaigns, and approaches for future work.

CHAIR OF JUDGES 2026

“Stuart leads the company’s Retail and Corporate Communications function in 29 countries outside of the US. Prior to joining Amazon he was Vice President of Brand & Communications at Nissan, and before that was Communications & Corporate Affairs Director in the launch team of EE, the company born out of the joint venture of Orange and T-Mobile in the UK. Before his days in PR, he was a journalist, writing for newspapers including The Sun, The Mirror and The Sunday Sport, covering stories as diverse as the scandal of Glenn Hoddle's faith healer, the extradition of General Pinochet and the untimely death of Rod Hull.”

Stuart Jackson

Director of International Stores & Corporate Communications, Amazon

WE ARE LOOKING FOR JUDGES TO JOIN THE PANEL


We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague using the form below. 

The final judging panel will be comprised of an inclusive range of individuals to fully represent the industry. Nominations to get involved are welcome from across the sector, either for yourself or a colleague using the link below. The final judging panel will be comprised of an inclusive range of individuals to represent the industry. 

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR'S


"There has never been a more important time to recognise best practice in global PR and communications and the PRWeek Global Awards have established themselves as the gold standard for the best global work as well as the best work in regions around the world. Given the febrile geopolitical environment, volatile economic situation and a greater awareness of the need for effective PR, corporate affairs and consumer work, this awards program occupies a unique place in the PR market."

Steve Barrett

VP, Editorial Director, PRWeek US


"It's more important than ever to take an international perspective on this great industry, which is why we've chosen Stu Jackson as this year's chair of judges. Jackson is responsible for all international comms for Amazon, one of the world's biggest companies, and in this role - as in previous positions at Orange, EE and Nissan - he has always been a champion of creativity and excellence from wherever it comes"

Danny Rogers

Editor in Chief, PRWeek UK

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