The PRWeek People Stars List 2026

Elevate Your Career, Be Recognised

The PRWeek People Stars list is the ultimate platform to celebrate the brightest and most innovative minds in the public relations and public affairs industry. It's an incredible opportunity to honour the exceptional talent that’s truly shaping our field, whether you're agency-side or in-house.

For 2026, our expert judging panel will select individuals for each of the three People Categories to be named a PRWeek People Star. You'll be showcased in a dedicated profile on PRWeek.co.uk - following in the footsteps of the celebrated '30 Under 30' list - and highlighted on one of the industry's biggest stages.

On awards night, the spotlight intensifies. One exceptional Gold winner will be revealed in each of the twelve sub-categories, cementing their status as the very best of the best.

Are you ready to nominate a colleague - or yourself - to be recognised among the brightest in the industry?

ELIGIBILITY

Find Your Place in the Stars

This list is open to any European based PR or public affairs professional. To be considered, you must meet the experience criteria for your chosen category.

Industry Newcomer (less than 3 years’ experience)
Entries can be completed by either a nominator or by the nominee themselves.

Less than 10 Years Experience
Entries must be completed by a nominator (e.g., a line manager). Entries from nominees will not be accepted.

Over 10 Years Experience
Entries can be completed by either a nominator or by the nominee themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Path to Recognition, Clarified

What's the difference between being a 'People Star' and a 'Gold Winner'?

The PRWeek People Stars list is a prestigious group of up outstanding individuals in each of the three main categories. From this elite list, a single Gold winner will be selected for each of the twelve sub-categories and celebrated on the awards night. 

This means that 12 of the individuals on the list will have the honour of receiving a Gold award.

Will everyone on the list win a Gold award?

No. All PRWeek People Stars will be featured in a dedicated profile on PRWeek.co.uk. 

At the awards event, one exceptional Gold winner will be announced from each of the twelve sub-categories, representing the pinnacle of achievement in their field.

How many people will make the list?

Our judges will select individuals for each of the three main experience categories. The final number of People Stars will be revealed in due course.

Who can submit an entry?

  • Industry Newcomer (less than 3 years’ experience): Entries must be submitted by a nominator, such as a line manager. Nominees cannot submit their own entries.
  • Less than 10 Years Experience: Similar to the Newcomer category, entries must be submitted by a nominator. Nominees cannot submit their own entries.
  • Over 10 Years Experience: This one is for you. Entries can be submitted by either a nominator or by the nominee themselves.