Awards for Excellence in Public Relations 2023
The Awards for Excellence in Public Relations were presented on Friday 16 June at an event in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. Celebrating 30 years in existence, the Awards are hosted by the Public Relations Consultants Association Ireland (PRCA) and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) to recognise the best in Irish public relations, public affairs and internal communications across the public and private sectors.
2023 Award Winners
Best Consumer Public Relations Campaign with a Budget of €20k or under
Sustainable Irish Fashion: Launch of Fresh Cuts AW22 Collection
Best Consumer Public Relations Campaign €20,000 to €50,000
A captivating consumer campaign with unbelievable commercial results
Wilson Hartnell
Boots Ireland
Best Consumer Public Relations Campaign Over €50,000
Launch of the LEGO® Store Dublin
Drury
The LEGO Group
Best Use Of Media Relations
Every day counts with SMA
Reg Flag
Novartis Ireland
Best Use Of Digital PR Including Content Creation
Launch of “More Than A Lump” – a resource podcast for Breast Cancer Ireland
Crichton Communications
Breast Cancer Ireland
Best Public Information Campaign
Safer Nightlife & Festivals-HSE Pilot Drug Monitorying & Information Programme
HSE
Best Public Information Campaign
Skin Cancer Prevention: SunSmart – HSE NCCP & Healthy Ireland
HSE
Best Internal Communication
“What’s the suss?” – HEINEKEN Ireland Sustainability Engagement Programme
Murray
HEINEKEN Ireland
Best Campaign By A Registered Charity
Pieta, SIGNS of Suicide 2022
Best Campaign By A Not-For-Profit Or Non-Governmental Organisation
WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Programme
Best Corporate Communication Corporate Campaign
Project Stryker – The Launch of Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Centre
Káno Communications
Riot Games
Best Corporate Communication – B2B
Closing the digital skills gap with You’re The Business
Methods + Mastery
Google Ireland
Best Use Of Sponsorship €50,000 Or Under
TritonLake, Title Sponsor of the Irish Rugby Sevens Teams
Best Public Relations For An Event
Coming up Roses: Beauty and The Beast garden takes centre stage at Bloom
Best Issues-Led Campaign
Sponsored by:
Family Carers Ireland – No one should care alone
MKC Communications
Family Carers Ireland
Best Long-Term Campaign
Sisk: Building Today, Caring for Tomorrow
Drury
John Sisk & Son
In-House PR Team Of The Year
Sponsored by:
Department of Foreign Affairs
Young Communications Professional Of The Year
Sophie Boucher
Legacy Communications
PRCA Agency Of The Year (1 to 10 Employees)
Sponsored by:
Springboard Communications
PRCA Agency Of The Year (16+ Employees)
Sponsored by:
FleishmanHillard International Communications