Thank you to everyone who sent in a nomination for the Volunteer Recognition Awards 2026.
We asked you to help us to celebrate the achievements of your fellow volunteers by letting us know who you think deserves a shout out!
Even if you haven’t been nominated for a Volunteer Recognition Award this year, we value everything you do; we couldn’t do what we do without you.
Every single volunteer plays a part in making the CIPR what it is, but we are delighted to shine a light on those who received a nomination from their fellow volunteers, for special thanks.
Special thanks this year goes to:
Advocacy Champions
Congratulations to Adelaide Arthur,
Fiona Capel,
Rod Cartwright,
Bron Eames,
Alison Gallagher-Hughes,
John Gaylor,
Rosie Hamilton,
Addie Kenogbon-Harley,
Kerry Knight,
Catherine Martin,
Huma Mian,
Sara Naylor,
Felix Östman,
Thomas Roden,
James Sharp,
Richard Stone,
Bhav Vaid,
and Rebecca Williams who were named by their peers as Advocacy Champions.
This award recognises volunteers who have been a powerful advocate for the PR profession, promoting its value to government, industry, and the wider public. Through their efforts, they have championed responsible communication, influenced policy, and strengthened PR’s standing alongside other professions. Their dedication has helped to ensure that PR is recognised as a vital and ethical force in society.
Chartership and Lifelong Learning Champions
We received 12 nominations for the Chartership & Lifelong Learning Champion award. This award recognises dedicated volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning. Through their efforts, they have actively promoted Chartership, encouraged CPD engagement, and supported the professional development of their peers.
Their work has either helped to elevate the status of Chartered PR Practitioners or ensured greater recognition within the industry and beyond - whether through mentoring, advocacy, or creating opportunities for others to advance.
Congratulations to
Bridget Aherne,
Amber Brittain,
Catherine Condie,
Samantha Crowe,
Laura Duke,
Hana Gunfield,
Claire Halliwell,
Janine Hogan,
Kerry Knight,
Amanda Pearse,
Kelly Quigley-Hicks
and Jessica Storey.
Diverse and Collaborative Community Champions
Lucill Curtis,
Helen Deakin,
Caroline Latta,
Joanna March,
Jonathan Moyes,
Chris Park,
Anjali Patil,
Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
and David Wilkins
have been named by their peers as Diverse and Collaborative Community Champions. Thank you for all your work and dedication to promoting EDI in your CIPR Groups, Networks and Panels.
Leading Best Practice Development Champions
We're delighted to announce that
Hajira Amla,
Maya Anaokar,
David Beamer,
Nishika Bhajaj,
Rod Cartwright,
Damian Chapman,
John Clegg,
Frank Dias,
Eleanor Dixon,
Kate Everett,
Felix Östman,
Mandy Pearse,
Kate Perry,
Daniel Reynolds,
Rose Self,
Angela Solomon,
Katherine Sykes
and Harriet Williams
have been named as Leading Best Practice Development Champions.
Outstanding Long Service Champions
The Outstanding Long Service Award goes to 11 special people, nominated by their peers as a token of appreciation for the time and effort they have dedicated to their committee and community over the years.
Thank you for your amazing service and congratulations to
James Field,
Seb Greene,
Claire Melia-Tompkins,
Anne Nicholls,
Megan Page,
Sarah Pearce,
Samantha Seewoosurrun,
Jenifer Stirton,
Katherine Sykes,
Chris Tucker
and Giuseppina Valenza.