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PRNEWS’ Purpose & Impact Awards 2026
Championing Cause-Based Communications Excellence

PRNEWS’ Purpose & Impact Awards honor the changemakers redefining public relations—not just by telling better stories, but by building a better future. This prestigious program recognizes excellence in communications that advance equity, sustainability, innovation, employee culture, and social good. Across six purpose-driven tracks, we celebrate the organizations and individuals using PR to lead with values, inspire change and earn trust.

 

Award Tracks -

🌍 Group 1: ESG Leadership in PR: Recognizing excellence in environmental, governance, and sustainability communications.

🤝 Group 2: DEI in Action: Honoring programs that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.

🌱 Group 3: CSR & Social Impact: Celebrating purpose-driven work that creates meaningful change for society and communities.

⚖️ Group 4: Responsible Innovation: Highlighting communications around ethical tech, AI governance, digital transparency and innovation for good.

💼 Group 5: Employee Impact: Recognizing internal culture-building, employee-led programs and workforce-driven initiatives.

🧭 Group 6: Nonprofit Impact & Advocacy: Honoring mission-driven campaigns by or in collaboration with nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups.

 

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Entry Deadline: October 17, 2025
Late Deadline: 
October 24, 2025

Questions? Contact Mary-Lou French at mfrench@accessintel.com

 

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