PRWEEK PEOPLE & PLACES AWARDS CEREMONY
On Wednesday 20 May 2026, the PR industry comes together for one of the most important nights in the calendar - the PRWeek People & Places Awards.
This is where the very best in PR and communications are recognised and celebrated -from rising talent to established leaders, and the teams and workplaces setting the standard across the UK and Europe.
Hosted at the iconic Ham Yard Hotel, London, the evening brings together PR professionals from across the industry for a night of exceptional food, drinks, networking, and above all - celebration.
It’s a rare opportunity to step out of the day-to-day and be in a room full of the people driving the industry forward.
The awards presentation will shine a spotlight on the standout achievements of the past year - the work that has raised the bar, made an impact, and helped define what great looks like in PR today.
And beyond the awards themselves, it’s the atmosphere in the room that makes the night.
The anticipation. The recognition. The conversations between peers who understand exactly what it takes to get there.
This is the moment to celebrate that work properly - surrounded by the people who understand its value.
And to give your team the recognition, experience and night out they deserve.
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
23:00 - 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
GETTING THERE
Address: The Ham Yard Hotel, 1 Ham Lane, London, W1D 7DT
By Underground
- Piccadilly Circus (4 mins):
Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines. Not step-free. - Green Park (10 mins):
Jubilee, Victoria and Piccadilly lines. Nearest fully step-free station - Tottenham Court Road (10 mins):
Step-free via the Elizabeth Line. - Leicester Square and Charing Cross (10 mins):
Piccadilly, Northern, and Bakerloo lines. Not step-free.
By Bus or Taxi
Bus: Routes 6, 9, 14, 19, 38, and 159 stop at Piccadilly Circus.
All London buses are low-floor and wheelchair accessible.
Taxi: Drop-offs are available directly at the hotel entrance via Great Windmill Street.
Plan Your Journey
For real-time accessibility updates and to check lift status on the day, we recommend using the TfL Go app, the TfL Journey Planner or the Citymapper and selecting the "step-free" filter.
Sustainability
We have made considered choices in the planning of the event and selected our suppliers carefully to ensure they share our strong commitment to sustainability to reduce the environmental impact and increase the positive social and economic contribution.
Here are some of the positive changes we have made to the event:
Our chosen venue Ham Yard Hotel is easy to reach by public transport and we encourage all of our guests to use low emissions means of transport when travelling to our events
You can find out more about our venues commitment to sustainability here.
Our menu is chosen with the aim of reducing our food miles by working with the venue to choose a locally sourced and seasonal menu.
We will be using the TRACE by isla platform to reduce our carbon footprint by measuring the emissions from the event.
Haymarket Media Group is proud to announce that we have gained ISO 20121 certification making us among the first media companies to become accredited in the UK. You can find more about our sustainability initiatives here.
ACCESSIBILITY
We are dedicated to making our events enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.
So please let us know if you have any special requirements such as dietary needs based on religious or medical grounds, the need for a private or quiet space during the event, alternative formats such as Braille or large print, hearing loops, British Sign Language interpreter, wheelchair access, high backed chair etc.
Please contact eventaccessibility@