The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management are thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited finalists of the inaugural edition of the World Public Relations and Communication Awards! After careful deliberation by our esteemed panel of judges, we are excited to reveal the outstanding entries that have made it to the shortlist of this prestigious competition.
The World Public Relations and Communication Awards aim to recognize and celebrate excellence in the field of public relations and communication across various industries and regions. We received exceptional submissions, each showcasing the incredible talent, innovation, and impact within the world of PR and communication.
Without further ado, we invite you to explore the complete list of finalists below. Here, you will find an array of remarkable campaigns, initiatives, and strategies that have demonstrated exceptional creativity, effectiveness, and strategic thinking.
FINALISTS
01. Diversity & Inclusion Campaign
Inclusivity in ICT: From Fiction to Reality | Tietoevry + TBWA Helsinki | Finland
Nivea Your Shade of Beautiful | DNA Brand Architects | South Africa
The Polite Type | Tietoevry + TBWA Helsinki | Finland
02. Ethics, Integrity & Compliance Campaign
Integrity Commitment inside and outside BRF | BRF | Brazil
NITDA’s Social Media Code of Practice | NITDA – National Information Technology Development Agency + Image Merchants Promotion Limited | Nigeria
03. ESG Campaign
Freight belongs on rail | DB Cargo /Transfesa Logistics | Germany/Spain/UK
Inclusivity in ICT: From Fiction to Reality | Tietoevry + TBWA Helsinki | Finland
The Polite Type | Tietoevry + TBWA Helsinki | Finland
04. Corporate Reputation
PR for leadership – Eurocash’s new strategy | Eurocash Group + PR Hub | Poland
Smart Taproom | Plzeňský Prazdroj + Svengali Communications | Czech Republic
The funeral sector, in the spotlight during COVID | Mémora | Spain
05. Trends and Communication Transformation
MakeITSafePH | Globe Group | Philippines
Velo-city: Impactful post-pandemic comms strategy | EMEL + Lisbon Project | Portugal
The 2021 ATU-ITU Africa Innovation Challenge | ATU – African Telecommunications Union + Cause-Impact Limited | Kenya
06. Education & Training Campaign
FinGreen: Financial Literacy For All | QNET + Newmark Group Limited | Ghana
La Semana Redonda | ECOEMBES | Spain
Recharge Yourself | ABB, Eesti Energia, Fermi Energia, LHV, Metrosert, Nordecon + OÜ Agenda Public Relations | Estonia
07. Consumer/Customer Relations Campaign
Medieval Crime Trilogy Melchior the Apothecary | Taska Film, Apollo Film Productions, Nafta Films, Hansafilm, Hea Film, Trikk Film, Global Screen + OÜ Agenda Public Relations | Estonia
Real-Time Economy Portal Caixabank Research | Caixabank + Prodigioso Volcán | Spain
Your Shade of Beautiful | Nivea South Africa + DNA Brand Architects | South Africa
08. Media Relations and Influencers Campaign
#HablemosdeCookies | AVAST + MarketCross | Argentina/Brazil
#KitaSATUIndonesia | PT Astra International Tbk | Indonesia
Sounds of My Heritage | Tastic, Tiger Brands + DNA Brand Architects | South Africa
09. Best Internal Communication Campaign
CAE360: an intranet built by and for CAE employees | CAE | Canada
MediaMarkt & Mostaza Comunicación | MediaMarkt + Mostaza Comunicación | Spain
The Best Place to Be | Liberty Seguros | Spain
10. Public Service Relations Campaign
Bairro de Benfica | Junta de Freguesia de Benfica | Portugal
GOOLAY vs. GULAY (Vegetables vs. Vegetables) | PAGEONE Media & Communications | Philippines
#WearItForMe | MTN Group + Magna Carta Reputation Management Consultants | South Africa
11. Best Not-for-profit Campaign
Climb With Charlie Bird | Paul Allen & Associates PR | Ireland
GIRA – Bicicletas de Lisboa | EMEL | Portugal
Ukraine. To North For Truth | Torres y Carrera Consultores de Comunicación | Spain
12. Best Event
(Con)Fábula | Fundación Gabo + Prodigioso Volcán | Spain
Employe Curbside Service Award Ceremonies | Orange County Government | United States
Rios Dominicanos. Redes de vida launch event | Banco Popular Dominicano | Dominican Republic
13. Best Audiovisual
La travesía de Elena – Elena’s Journey | Lundbeck + Prodigioso Volcán | Spain
Redes de Vida | Banco Popular Dominicano | Dominican Republic
Rios Dominicanos App | Banco Popular Dominicano | Dominican Republic
14. Best Digital and Social Media
Always On | Kenya Civil Aviation Authority + Peterson Integrated Communications Limited | Kenya
My dear Slovaks | Slovenska sporitelna + Zaraguza | Czech Republic
RCBC Project NOW – No More Mañana | Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation | Philippines
15. Best Publication
2022 L’Oréal Annual Report | L’Oréal + EPOKA | France
AR you ready for HEY! | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Singapore
Rios Dominicanos. Redes de Vida | Banco Popular Dominicano | Dominican Republic
16. Global Student of the Year
Elijah Maleachi Hutagol | LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, Jakarta | Indonesia
Parvathy Manoj | School of Communications & Reputation | India
17. Global Public Relations Rising Star of the Year
Don Tan, Creative Lead/Senior Assistant Director | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Singapore
18. Global Public Relations Practitioner of the Year
Ron F. Jabal, CEO of PAGEONE Group | PAGEONE Media & Communications | Philippines
Rui Cabrita, Head of Global Corporate Communication of EDP | Associação Portuguesa de Comunicação de Empresa | Portugal
Vivien Chiong, Chief Communication Officer of NTU | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Singapore
19. Global Public Relations Association of the Year
APCE | Associação Portuguesa de Comunicação de Empresa | Portugal
Vietnam Public Relations Network | Vietnam Public Relations Network | Vietnam
ZIPRC | Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication | Zambia
21. Global Public Relations Academic or Educational Institution of the Year
LSPR Institute of Communication & Business | LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, Jakarta | Indonesia
School of Communications & Reputation | India
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh | Bangladesh
The Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, at 18:30 IST (India Standard Time)/ 14:00 (GMT +1 Lisbon/London Time) at the ITC Grand Chola Hotel, located at 63, Anna Salai, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, 600032, India during 2023 WPRF (https://worldprforum.org).
More details about the awards can be found here: https://www.globalalliancepr.org/awards-2023
