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PRCA Workplace Champions Awards 2023 announced

June 23, 2023May 17, 2023 Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced the winners of its annual Workplace Champions Awards during a ceremony last month in London. Workplace Champions aims to highlight the agencies and in-house teams that go the extra mile to establish positive and inclusive working environments for colleagues. Teams were judged on their commitment and performance on diversity and inclusion, as well as their consideration for the ethical and moral concerns of their employees. The Awards were sponsored by CARMA, Milk & Honey PR, and Reuben Sinclair. Small Agency Liz…

PRCA agrees new governance roadmap as platform for continued growth and industry leadership

June 16, 2023May 8, 2023 Stuart Mitchell

The Board of the PRCA has agreed a new governance blueprint which will provide a platform for continued growth and industry leadership, following a wide-ranging consultation and review exercise. The new structure will ensure continued and improved representation of all elements of the industry, while bolstering governance, oversight and decision-making processes. A Board-appointed working group will now oversee the next phase of implementation, preparing for an EGM in September 2023 at which the new governance structures will be proposed, and a new interim President and interim Management Board will be…

PRCA Southeast Europe Network launches Chapter in Slovenia with Katja Fašink as Chair

May 26, 2023April 17, 2023 Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) announced the launch of its newest Southeast Europe chapter in Slovenia under the overall chairmanship of Katja Fašink during a conference in Ljubljana. The branch follows significant membership expansion on the continent. It is the latest stage in the PRCA’s global development, building on its position as the largest PR association in the world. Katja comes to this role as an experienced strategic communicator and author awarded by DAVOS WCFA and PRO PR and nominated by Reuters, Charge, and Energy Awards. She is…

PRCA & CIPR endorse Standards Committee recommendations on APPGs for enhanced transparency and accountability

May 20, 2023April 10, 2023 Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the PRCA has welcomed a new report recommending significant changes to the rules on All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs). ‘All-Party Parliamentary Groups: final proposals’ is the eighth report on the subject from the Committee on Standards and makes a series of recommendations including that no APPG secretariat should be funded by a foreign government. As part of their inquiry, the Committee took oral evidence from the CIPR. Earlier this year the CIPR wrote to the speakers of both Houses about the value of…

PRCA appoints Richard Fernandez as Director of External and Public Affairs

May 11, 2023April 3, 2023 Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is pleased to announce that Richard Fernandez has been appointed to the role of Director of External and Public Affairs. Richard brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role, most recently leading on policy and public affairs for organisations working in health promotion. He will oversee a team of five. Richard Fernandez MPRCA said: “Koray Camgöz leaves huge shoes to fill, but he and the rest of the PRCA team have been very welcoming. I’m looking forward to building on what Koray…