Awards

Pressie Awards

Recognising work that shapes conversation and drives action.

Entries Open

View the Entry Kit

Everything you need to prepare and submit your Pressie entry.

Find out more

The Pressie Awards

The Pressie Awards celebrate the best in PR, social and experiential communications across Aotearoa.

They recognise campaigns that combine strategic thinking, creativity and execution to shape conversations, build reputation and create meaningful impact.

Whether you’re entering on behalf of an agency, organisation or client, the Pressie Awards recognise work that connects with audiences and delivers meaningful results.

Start your entry

Everything you need to prepare your submission, choose the right category and explore award-winning work.

Entry kit

Everything you need to prepare your submission, including eligibility, deadlines, fees and entry guidance.

View the entry kit

Key information

Key information for the 2026 Pressie Awards, including what’s new, eligibility and important programme dates.

Open all

Key dates

The 2026 programme timeline, including entry deadlines, finalist announcements and the Pressie Awards event, will be published here once confirmed.

On-time entry deadline: 11.59pm, Thursday 24 September 2026
Late entry deadline: 11.59pm, Thursday 1 October 2026
Finalists announced: Thursday 3 December 2026
Pressie Awards show: Thursday 11 February 2027

For entry fees and full submission information, refer to the Entry Kit.

What’s new for 2026

We'll be unveiling a new-and-improved awards format that recognises the most strategic, creative and innovative work, spanning media relations to experiential marketing, non-profit initiatives through to corporate affairs.

And in a first for 2026, the Pressies will be launching a ‘PR Team of the Year’ category that will recognise a stand-out team for not only delivering excellent work, but more importantly communicating a compelling vision, contributing to the wider industry and nurturing the next generation of talent.

Eligibility

Campaigns and their results must have run in Aotearoa between the beginning of July 2025 and the end of August 2026.

Only campaigns produced and run in New Zealand, with local success and results, are eligible to enter.

Companies and individuals may submit entries on behalf of themselves or others and may enter multiple categories where appropriate.

For full eligibility requirements, refer to the Entry Kit.