SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED!


The People & Places Awards 2025 celebrates the outstanding leaders, teams, and workplaces shaping the future of communications across the UK and Europe, and we’re thrilled to announce that the full shortlist for both the people and places categories has now been revealed!

Our judges were blown away by the calibre of this year’s entries. Each submission reflects the passion, dedication, and real impact of those driving change and innovation in the communications industry. After a thorough review, our expert panel of industry leaders has carefully selected the very best talent and organisations in the field.


Without further ado, we’re delighted to showcase the shortlisted entries. This list truly represents the best of the best across 21 categories, from rising stars to seasoned leaders, and from specialist roles to top-performing organisations.

Take a look and celebrate those leading the way in the communications world!

KEY INFORMATION


KEY DATES

Awards ceremony: Tuesday 29 April 2025

TICKETS

Individual Standard Ticket: £340 +VAT

3+ Standard Tickets: £325 each +VAT

AWARDS CEREMONY

Tuesday 29 April | Ham Yard Hotel


Join us to celebrate the first ever PRWeek People and Places awards ceremony at the Ham Yard Hotel, London. A chic, luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Soho – a stones through away from Piccadilly Circus. 

A NOTE FROM PRWEEK



"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 first year of this ground-breaking awards scheme from PRWeek."

John Harrington, UK Editor, PRWeek

CO-CHAIRS OF JUDGES



JAMES LUSHER

Director of External Communications, Virgin Media O2



CLARE PARSONS

Director and Co-Founder, Lansons


2025 CATEGORIES

21 categories including...



PEOPLE CATEGORIES

People categories: under 10 years experience

Consultancy – Corporate Covering

Consultancy – Consumer

Consultancy – All-rounders

In-House – Private Sector

People categories: over 10 years experience

Consultancy – Corporate

Consultancy – Consumer

Consultancy – All-rounders

In-House – Private Sector

People Categories: Industry Newcomer (less than 3 years’ experience)

Consultancy – Corporate

Consultancy – Consumer

Consultancy – All-rounders

In-House – Private Sector

Gold categories

Gold: Large Consultancy (100+ employees)

Gold: Mid-Size Consultancy (30 to 99 employees)

Gold: Small Consultancy (2-29 employees)

Specialist categories

These questions focus on a specific pillar of culture. Agencies and in-house teams must enter a Gold category in order to enter a Specialist category.


The entry process for these categories will be via an online application form. The entry process is quick and simple, with specific questions for each category.

Best Internship/Apprenticeship Scheme Award

Diversity & Inclusion Award

Mental Health Champion Award

Rewards & Benefits Award

Sustainability

Training & Development Award


GOLD CATEGORIES

Gold: Large Consultancy (100+ employees)

Gold: Mid-Size Consultancy (30 to 99 employees)

Gold: Small Consultancy (2-29 employees)


SPECIALISTS CATEGORIES

Best Internship/Apprenticeship Scheme Award

Diversity & Inclusion Award

Mental Health Champion Award

Rewards & Benefits Award

Sustainability

Training & Development Award

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