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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
