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The UK's most prestigious Public Affairs Awards return for 2020. PubAffairs is hugely proud again to be the Media Partner.

The PRCA Public Affairs Awards are the only dedicated awards ceremony for the UK public affairs industry, and as the voice of the public affairs and lobbying industry the PRCA believes there is much to celebrate!

The early bird deadline is on the 23rd of September, so submit your entry by then to save £50 on the entry fee.

  • Early bird deadline: 23rd September (Fee: £125+VAT)
  • Final deadline: 21st October (Fee: £175+VAT)
  • Finalists announcement: 2nd November
  • Awards Ceremony: 25th November.

Click to visit the dedicated Awards website for more information about submitting your entry.


Best Campaign in Scotland

This category celebrates the best campaign specifically geared towards influencing the Government in Scotland.

Best Campaign in Wales

This category celebrates the best campaign specifically geared towards influencing the Government in Wales.

Best Campaign in Northern Ireland

This category celebrates the best campaign specifically geared towards influencing the Government in Northern Ireland.

Corporate Campaign of the Year

This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a commercial enterprise.

Trade Body Campaign of the Year

This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a trade body.

Public Sector Campaign of the Year

This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a public sector organisation.

Planning Campaign of the Year

This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign in the field of local government planning.

Voluntary Sector Campaign of the Year

This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a charitable or voluntary body.

Social Media Campaign of the Year

This category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the best use of social media in support of a public affairs campaign.

Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration

Some campaigns succeed because of the high level of collaboration between client and consultancy. This is a joint award to recognise the best campaign implemented by an in-house individual or team in conjunction with an external agency. Entries must be jointly submitted in the name of the consultancy and the client.

Consultancy Campaign of the Year

This prestigious category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the most successful consultancy campaign of the year. A supportive statement from the client will carry a considerable weight in this category. Mention should be made of any other consultancy or third party who played an active role and contributed to the success of a campaign. 

In-House Professional of the Year

For the in-house public affairs professional who has made an outstanding contribution towards achieving the objectives of their employer. Entries should be sanctioned by the nominee’s director or immediate line manager, and a supporting statement from that individual will carry considerable weight. As part of the entry the nominee’s CV should be included as an additional page.

Consultant of the Year

This prestigious category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the overall best consultant of the year. Entries should be sanctioned by the nominee’s director or immediate line manager. Endorsements from colleagues will be taken in to account. As part of the entry the nominee’s CV should be included as an additional page.

In-House Team of the Year

For the in-house public affairs team which has made an outstanding contribution towards achieving the objectives of their employer. Details of projects and campaigns undertaken, and outcomes achieved, should be included in the submission.

Consultancy of the Year

This prestigious category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the overall top consultancy of the year. Factors which will be taken in to account in judging this award will include growth in fee income and improvement to bottom line, and client and staff satisfaction and retention. Endorsements from clients and details of other awards won will be taken in to account.