CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN PR

Be in the room where PR’s best are recognised

The PRWeek People & Places Awards aren’t just about who wins on the night.

They’re about bringing the industry together - the people shaping where PR goes next, the teams raising the bar, and the organisations everyone is watching right now.

On Wednesday 20 May at Ham Yard Hotel, London, the PR community comes together for one evening.

Shortlisted teams, senior leaders, rising talent and industry peers - all in one room, all there to recognise the very best in PR and communications.

It’s a night where conversations happen naturally, connections are made, and the industry takes a moment to recognise what great really looks like.

Backed by PRWeek, these awards recognise more than just campaigns - they celebrate the people, culture and workplaces behind the work.

Places always fill quickly, and the room is carefully made up of the people driving the industry forward.

So whether you’re celebrating a shortlist, supporting your team, or simply want to be part of one of the key nights in the PR calendar - we’d love to see you there.

Join us on 20 May by securing your tickets today.

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THE 2026 PEOPLE STARS LIST


INTRODUCING THE PEOPLE STARS LIST


The People Stars List celebrates the brightest and most innovative mind in PR. 

Entry is simple: select your experience level - Industry Newcomer, Under 10 Years or Over 10 Years - and you're in with a chance to be recognised.

Featuring on the list means industry-wide visibility, a dedicated profile on PRWeek.co.uk and the opportunity to shine on the awards stage.

KEY INFORMATION


AWARDS CEREMONY

Wednesday 20 May 2026, Ham Yard Hotel


19:15 - Drinks and Canapé Reception 

20:00 - Awards Ceremony 

21:15 - Networking, Drinks and Bowl Food 

23:30 - Carriages 


Dress Code: Smart Casual

TICKETS

Group of 5 - £1,675 + VAT
Includes the 3+ ticket discount

Individual Tickets - £355 + VAT
When purchasing 3 or more tickets, save £20 per ticket

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE:

Sparkling Drinks

Reception Canapés and Bowl Food

Awards Ceremony

and

Post-Awards Networking

MEET OUR 2026 JUDGING PANEL

WHY THESE AWARDS?

PEOPLE STARS LIST

1. Recognition from the PR industry voice 

Winning here means you’re celebrated by the most trusted editorial brand in UK communications - the one your peers read, respect and reference.

2. A platform to influence the industry’s future 

Winners aren’t just applauded; they’re profiled, interviewed, and positioned as thought leaders shaping where PR is heading.

3. Career-defining visibility 

PR is about reputation. Being shortlisted or winning puts your name in front of the UK’s biggest agencies, brands, and recruiters - and it sticks.

PLACES CATEGORIES

1. Proof you’re the place to work in UK comms 

This is where culture, leadership, and results are judged against the best in the business, not by generic HR standards.

2. Talent magnet status

In a competitive hiring market, a PRWeek People & Places trophy is a visible badge that attracts the brightest talent before your competitors get them.

3. Industry-wide bragging rights

These awards live in PRWeek’s coverage, social feeds and event spotlight - giving your workplace more high-value PR than any “generic best employer” list ever could.

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR



"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 second year of this groundbreaking awards scheme from PRWeek."

John Harrington,
UK Editor - PRWeek

2026 CATEGORIES


Gold Categories

Large Consultancy (100+ employees)

Mid-Size Consultancy (30 to 99 employees)

Small Consultancy (2-29 employees)

In-house

Specialist Categories

Best Internship/Apprenticeship Scheme Award

Diversity & Inclusion Award

Mental Health Champion Award

Rewards & Benefits Award

Sustainability

Training and Development Award

Peoples Star List - Less than 10 Years Experience

Consultancy - Corporate

    • Covering both entirely or largely corporate, including public affairs

Consultancy - Consumer

  • Covering both entirely or largely consumer audience or brand-focused PR

Consultancy - All-rounders

    • Covering a genuine all round mix of work including consumer, corporate and other audiences

In-house

People Star List - Over 10 Years Experience

Consultancy - Corporate

    • Covering both entirely or largely corporate, including public affairs

Consultancy - Consumer

    • Covering both entirely or largely consumer audience or brand-focused PR

Consultancy - All-rounders

    • Covering a genuine all round mix of work including consumer, corporate and other audiences

In-house

People Star List - Industry Newcomer (less than 3 years’ experience)

Consultancy - Corporate

    • Covering both entirely or largely corporate, including public affairs

Consultancy - Consumer

    • Covering both entirely or largely consumer audience or brand-focused PR

Consultancy - All-rounders

    • Covering a genuine all round mix of work including consumer, corporate and other audiences

In-house

AMPLIFY YOUR WIN

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You’ve had a cracking day out, you’ve picked up an award, you’ve slept off the celebrations, but do the people that really matter know you’ve won big?

We’re here to help. We want to get your win out there, to the audience, in front of prospective clients and competitors.

That’s why we’ve put together an instant shout-about-it package: quick turnaround content that won’t destroy your marketing budget.