The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has opened entries for the maiden edition of the Public Relations Innovation, Creativity and Excellence (PRICE) Awards, designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements and innovation in Nigeria’s public relations industry.
According to the Institute, submissions for the awards will close on October 8, 2026.
The PRICE Awards forms part of NIPR’s efforts to strengthen the administration, professional development and regulation of public relations practice in Nigeria, while providing a credible platform for recognising excellence across the industry.
The awards is envisioned as NIPR’s premier system for the curation, recognition, exhibition and celebration of outstanding public relations campaigns, professionals, organisations and accomplishments across sectors.
NIPR said the initiative would provide an enduring platform to identify, celebrate and elevate individuals, campaigns and organisations that are shaping the public relations landscape in Nigeria.
The categories for the maiden edition are grouped under four major pillars. The first pillar, Excellence in Practice, includes PR Professional of the Year, PR Agency of the Year, Corporate Communication Team of the Year, PR Campaign of the Year, Public Sector PR Campaign of the Year, Event & Experiential PR Excellence, and Stakeholder & Community Relations Excellence.
The second pillar, Innovation & the Future, covers AI-Powered PR Excellence, Digital PR Excellence, Innovation in Public Relations, and PR Storytelling & Creative Content Excellence.
The third pillar, Reputation, Responsibility & Impact, features Corporate Reputation Management Campaign of the Year, Reputation Brand of the Year, Crisis & Issues Management Excellence, Responsible Communication & Social Impact Award, Sustainability & Climate Communication Campaign of the Year, CSR Communication Excellence, and National Reputation & Public Trust Award.
The fourth pillar, Leadership & Recognition, comprises PR Leader of the Year, Rising PR Talent of the Year, PR Author & Thought Leader of the Year, and PR Excellence in Academia & Education.
The ultimate honour of the awards will be the PRICE Grand Prix, which is expected to recognise the overall outstanding achievement among the entries.
President and Chairman of the Council of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, expressed confidence that the PRICE Awards would motivate professionals, practitioners, and scholars while contributing to the growth and global competitiveness of Nigeria’s public relations industry.
Neliaku said the awards would also help strengthen brand equity among stakeholders and further position NIPR as a leading institution in public relations and communication management, administration, and regulation in Nigeria.
The maiden PRICE Awards are therefore expected to provide a new platform for showcasing the creativity, innovation, professionalism and impact of public relations practitioners and organisations across the country.