CIPR reveals 2021 PRide Awards shortlist
Over 230 public relations teams and consultancies have been shortlisted in the 2021 CIPR regional PRide Awards, as revealed in a series of Twitter announcements yesterday. The PRide Awards are the UK's leading regional PR awards, and this year celebrate outstanding practice in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and across six English regions over the past two years.
The names of the companies and professionals who will go head to head across the categories were published yesterday and include the new, free-to-enter 'Best COVID Response' category, reflecting the outstanding work public relations professionals have demonstrated throughout the pandemic.
The winners will be announced across virtual awards ceremonies on Tuesday 5 October and Wednesday 6 October;
Tuesday 5 October
- Anglia, Thames and Chiltern - 13:00-14:00
- Cymru Wales - 14:30 - 15:30
- Midlands - 16:00 - 17:00
- North East - 17:30 - 18:30
- North West - 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 6 October
- Northern Ireland - 13:00 - 14:00
- Scotland - 14:30 - 15:30
- South of England and Channel Islands - 16:00 - 17:00
- Yorkshire and Lincolnshire - 17:30 - 18:30
Many congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted in this year's PRide Awards. Seeing so many entries come in is a testament to the strength of the profession and the quality of the work right across the UK. Following the challenges of last year, I am delighted we are able to celebrate this amazing work from the last couple of years and wish all those shortlisted the best of luck in the ceremonies.
To see the full shortlist, and for more information on the award ceremony, please visit the CIPR PRide Awards website.
Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the world's only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners in the UK and overseas with nearly 10,000 members.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).