We received over 80 entries from 23 organisations, reflecting the strength, diversity and ambition of public relations and communications across the Midlands.
All submissions are now being reviewed by an independent panel of 18 experienced judges, based in Scotland. Each entry will be assessed a minimum of four times by four separate judges, ensuring a fair, robust and expert judging process.
Careful, independent judging from leading PR professionals
The judging process is now under way, with shortlisted entries set to be announced on February 20, 2026. Winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on April 23, 2026, at the Book Rotunda in central Birmingham.
We'll also be sharing exciting news very soon about our celebrity host for the evening, so watch this space.
Thank you to everyone who entered and helped make the inaugural CIPR Midlands Awards such a strong and exciting launch year. As an industry, you asked for an awards scheme to continue in the Midlands, and the number and standard of entries proves that you are supporting that scheme wholeheartedly.