The PRWeek People Stars List 2026

Elevate Your Career, Be Recognised

The PRWeek People Stars List celebrates the brightest most innovative minds in PR. 

This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the invidiuals shaping the industry, whether you're agency side or in-house.

HOW TO ENTER


Entering the People Stars List is simple - you do so via your experience level. 

Industry Newcomer
Less than 3 years' experience

Under 10 Years
Experience professionals building their career

Over 10 Years
Established leaders with a proven track record


By selecting your experience option, you're in with a chance to:
• Feature in a dedicate profile on PRWeek.co.uk •
• Be celebrated on one of the industry's biggest stages •
• Potentially win Gold in your experience option on the awards night •

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.

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.

WHY ENTER?


Entering the People Stars List isn't just about recognition - it's about celebrating the talent, impact and innovation that drive the PR industry forward.

SHOWCASE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Highlight the work you've done, the campaigns you've led and the difference you've made in your organisation and the wider industry.

INSPIRE OTHERS
By entering, you're helping to set the standard for excellence, showing what leadership, creativity and innovation in PR looks like today.

BOOK YOUR CAREER
Recognition from PRWeek demonstrates your professional credibility and can open doors to new opportunities, networks and collaborations.

CELEBRATE THE PR COMMUNITY
These Awards honour the people shaping the industry - your entry is a chance to be part of that celebration and join the leaders and rising stars driving change.

Ready to be recognised?

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.