The PRCA Awards – winners at the ‘Oscars of Public Affairs’

Mace | 10th March 2026 | Awards, Lobbying
Sonia Khan at PRCA awards

WA Communications, Pendragon and Cavendish were amongst some of the names that came out on top

The PRCA Public Affairs Awards 2026 ceremony took place earlier this week at the Marriott Grosvenor Square to recognise and celebrate the very highest standards in public affairs.  Groups such as Luther Pendragon, Cavendish, H/Advisors Cicero, and WA Communications were among the night's standout performers. Luther Pendragon had a strong evening, taking home the Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration award for its Funding the Frontline campaign with Community Pharmacy England, whilst also being named as the Small to Medium Consultancy of the Year, with GK Strategy receiving a highly commended in the latter category. Cavendish was named Large Consultancy of the Year, whilst also being highly commended for its Kintore Hydrogen campaign in the Planning Campaign of the Year category, and a further highly commended for Ladies with Letters in the UK Campaign of the Year - Beyond London. SEC Newgate UK took the Consultancy Campaign of the Year for its Fairer Energy Future campaign, whil...

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