PRCA DARE Awards 2026 North England and Midlands winners announced

Last night, the PRCA DARE Awards North England and Midlands ceremony was held at The Treehouse, Manchester honouring the outstanding PR and communications professionals. This year's edition of the awards is sponsored by MPS Evolving Insights with additional sponsorship by PA Mediapoint and Purposeful Relations.

We are proud to acknowledge the remarkable accomplishments of these individuals and teams.

B2B Award

Highly Commended:

Viva

Coolkit: Electrifying a Sceptical Market

Winner:

Stone Junction

Communicating the invisible, keeping industry in motion

Best Use of Data and Analytics Award

PR Agency One

Claromentis – Using PR Data to rebuild visibility in AI and search

Charity/ Not for Profit Award

Prohibition and Martin House Children's Hospice

The Build

Consumer Relations Award

Highly Commended:

72point and National Express

Long Distance Love

Winner:

Democracy

Gardena - Top of the Plots

Digital and Social Media Award

Highly Commended:

Viva

The Secret Menu at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival

Winner:

Democracy PR

Arco - Britain's Toughest Trade

Diversity, Inclusion, and Purpose Award

Weber Shandwick

From Cold Truth to Warmth and Dignity

Employee Engagement or Internal Communications Award

Definition

Going Global – Air Astana and Definition

Event/ Launch of the Year Award

WPR

The Toy Retailers Association: Dreamtoys

Integrated Campaign of the Year Award

Highly Commended:

Democracy PR

Gardena - Top of the Plots

Winner:

Smoking Gun

Fry & Mighty: Taking Back Market Share for Philips Airfryer

Low Budget Campaign Award

Highly Commended:

Viva

The Secret Menu at The Bolton Food and Drink Festival

Winner:

R&Co Communications

Neighbour Disputes - Blythe Liggins Solicitors

Media Relations Award

Brazen

Sudocrem® Gets Uncovered with Brazen

HROC

Project Shout – Unmasking A Silent Killer

Public Sector Award

Viva

Bolton Food and Drink Festival: The Secret Menu

Rising Star of the Year Award

Highly Commended:

Martin Deakin

Stone Junction

Winner:

Ben Vause

Democracy PR

Team Culture and Community Award

WPR

In-House Team of the Year

British Horse Society

Content And Engagement Team

Small To Medium Consultancy of the Year

Highly Commended:

Aberfield Communications

Winner:

Viva

Large Consultancy of the Year

Stone Junction