CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN PR

Final Entry Deadline: Thursday 5 February

We’re celebrating the heart of the EMEA communications industry - the people and workplaces that make great PR possible.

The PRWeek People & Places Awards recognise the individuals raising the bar and the organisations creating environments where talent thrives. From inspiring leaders and rising stars, to agencies and in-house teams shaping culture, strategy and impact - this is where the industry’s best is recognised.

If you’ve been thinking “we should enter”, now is the moment to act. A few hours spent pulling together an entry could mean lasting recognition for your people, your team or your workplace.

⏰ Final Entry Deadline: Thursday 5 February 2026
This is the last chance to put yourself, your colleagues or your organisation forward.

Don’t let another year pass thinking “we should have entered.”
Celebrate the work you’re proud of, reward the people who make it happen and make sure your place in the industry is seen.

Enter now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of PR.

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INTRODUCING THE PEOPLE STARS LIST

The People Stars List celebrates the brightest and most innovative mind in PR. 

Entry is simple: select your experience level - Industry Newcomer, Under 10 Years or Over 10 Years - and you're in with a chance to be recognised.

Featuring on the list means industry-wide visibility, a dedicated profile on PRWeek.co.uk and the opportunity to shine on the awards stage.

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WHY THESE AWARDS?

PEOPLE STARS LIST

1. Recognition from the PR industry voice 

Winning here means you’re celebrated by the most trusted editorial brand in UK communications - the one your peers read, respect and reference.

2. A platform to influence the industry’s future 

Winners aren’t just applauded; they’re profiled, interviewed, and positioned as thought leaders shaping where PR is heading.

3. Career-defining visibility 

PR is about reputation. Being shortlisted or winning puts your name in front of the UK’s biggest agencies, brands, and recruiters - and it sticks.

PLACES CATEGORIES

1. Proof you’re the place to work in UK comms 

This is where culture, leadership, and results are judged against the best in the business, not by generic HR standards.

2. Talent magnet status

In a competitive hiring market, a PRWeek People & Places trophy is a visible badge that attracts the brightest talent before your competitors get them.

3. Industry-wide bragging rights

These awards live in PRWeek’s coverage, social feeds and event spotlight - giving your workplace more high-value PR than any “generic best employer” list ever could.

KEY INFORMATION

KEY INFORMATION

Final Entry Deadline

Thursday 5 February 2026


Shortlist Announcement
March 2026


Awards Ceremony
Wednesday 20 May 2026

PRICES

People/Specialist Categories
Final Entry Fee: £525 +VAT

Gold Places Categories
Final Entry Fee: £625 +VAT

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR


"The PRWeek People & Places Awards is the perfect opportunity to raise a toast to some of the most talented and high-achieving individuals in comms - and some of the industry's best employers. 

Join the creme de la creme of the sector for the second year of this groundbreaking awards scheme from PRWeek."

John Harrington,
UK Editor - PRWeek

2026 CATEGORIES

Gold Categories

Large Consultancy (100+ employees)

Mid-Size Consultancy (30 to 99 employees)

Small Consultancy (2-29 employees)

In-house

Specialist Categories

Best Internship/Apprenticeship Scheme Award

Diversity & Inclusion Award

Mental Health Champion Award

Rewards & Benefits Award

Sustainability

Training and Development Award

Peoples Star List - Less than 10 Years Experience

Consultancy - Corporate

    • Covering both entirely or largely corporate, including public affairs

Consultancy - Consumer

  • Covering both entirely or largely consumer audience or brand-focused PR

Consultancy - All-rounders

    • Covering a genuine all round mix of work including consumer, corporate and other audiences

In-house

People Star List - Over 10 Years Experience

Consultancy - Corporate

    • Covering both entirely or largely corporate, including public affairs

Consultancy - Consumer

    • Covering both entirely or largely consumer audience or brand-focused PR

Consultancy - All-rounders

    • Covering a genuine all round mix of work including consumer, corporate and other audiences

In-house

People Star List - Industry Newcomer (less than 3 years’ experience)

Consultancy - Corporate

    • Covering both entirely or largely corporate, including public affairs

Consultancy - Consumer

    • Covering both entirely or largely consumer audience or brand-focused PR

Consultancy - All-rounders

    • Covering a genuine all round mix of work including consumer, corporate and other audiences

In-house

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