The PRCA-PoliMonitor Public Affairs Awards 2022 officially launched on Thursday 12th May. After two years of virtual events, this year's awards aim to be a return to business as normal with a lavish Awards Ceremony of celebrating, "toasting and boasting" planned at the Sheraton Park Lane London on 6th December.
The eponymous headline Awards sponsor PoliMonitor's CEO Sam Cunningham added:
"Public affairs professionals are first and foremost social people, which is why I'm particularly delighted we're able to support this in person evening of unapologetic toasting and boasting after such a long hiatus.
"It's a moment to take stock and celebrate all this industry has achieved over the past twelve months, especially as politics and the wider world continues to change so rapidly and throw up one challenge after the next."
This year's awards will include 12 campaign awards, 3 individual awards and 3 team awards.
CAMPAIGN AWARDS
Best Campaign in Scotland
This category celebrates the best campaign specifically geared towards influencing the Government in Scotland.
Best Campaign in Wales
This category celebrates the best campaign specifically geared towards influencing the Government in Wales.
Best Campaign in Northern Ireland
This category celebrates the best campaign specifically geared towards influencing the Government in Northern Ireland.
Best Campaign in the EU
This category celebrates the best campaign specifically geared towards influencing the European Union.
Corporate Campaign of the Year
This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a commercial enterprise in the UK.
Trade Body Campaign of the Year
This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a trade body in the UK.
Public Sector Campaign of the Year
This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a public sector organisation in the UK.
Planning Campaign of the Year
This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign in the field of local government planning in the UK.
Voluntary Sector Campaign of the Year
This category is aimed at establishing the best campaign or programme run by a charitable or voluntary body in the UK.
Social Media Campaign of the Year
This category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the best use of social media in support of a public affairs campaign in the UK.
Links to relevant websites may be included.
Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration
Some campaigns succeed because of the high level of collaboration between client and consultancy. This is a joint award to recognise the best campaign implemented by an in-house individual or team in conjunction with an external agency in the UK. Entries must be jointly submitted in the name of the consultancy and the client.
Consultancy Campaign of the Year
This prestigious category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the most successful consultancy campaign of the year in the UK. A supportive statement from the client will carry a considerable weight in this category. Mention should be made of any other consultancy or third party who played an active role and contributed to the success of a campaign.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
In-House Professional of the Year
For the in-house public affairs professional who has made an outstanding contribution towards achieving the objectives of their employer. Entries should be sanctioned by the nominee’s director or immediate line manager, and a supporting statement from that individual will carry considerable weight. As part of the entry the nominee’s CV should be included as an additional page.
Consultant of the Year
This prestigious category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the overall best consultant of the year. Entries should be sanctioned by the nominee’s director or immediate line manager. Endorsements from colleagues will be considered. As part of the entry the nominee’s CV should be included as an additional page.
EU Professional of the Year
This prestigious category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the overall best professional of the year in the EU. This category is open to practitioners working in-house or at a consultancy. Entries should be sanctioned by the nominee’s director or immediate line manager. Endorsements from colleagues will be considered. As part of the entry the nominee’s CV should be included as an additional page.
TEAM AWARDS
In-House Team of the Year – Sponsored by PoliMonitor
For the in-house public affairs team which has made an outstanding contribution towards achieving the objectives of their employer. Details of projects and campaigns undertaken, and outcomes achieved, should be included in the submission.
Consultancy of the Year – Sponsored by PoliMonitor
This prestigious category is aimed at identifying and celebrating the overall top consultancy of the year. Factors which will be taken into account in judging this award will include growth in fee income and improvement to bottom line, and client and staff satisfaction and retention. Endorsements from clients and details of other awards won will be considered.
EU Public Affairs Team of the Year
Open to Consultancies or in-house public affairs teams based in the EU. Details of projects and campaigns undertaken, and outcomes achieved, should be included in the submission. Factors which will be taken into account in judging this award will include growth in fee income and improvement to bottom line, and *client and staff satisfaction and retention. Endorsements from *clients and details of other awards won will be considered.
Dates for Diary
Launch – 12th May
Early-bird deadline – 14th September
Standard deadline – 4th October
Judging – 10th October – 24th October
Finalist announcement – 26th October
Awards ceremony – 6th December (at the Sheraton Park Lane)
