The Public Relations and Communications Association Middle East and North Africa (PRCA MENA) has opened entries for the PRCA MENA Digital Awards and PRCA MENA Awards.

Both awards programs celebrate ground-breaking work and talent, recognizing those that cut through the noise in creative ways. The Digital Awards and MENA Awards will welcome entries from PR consultancies, freelancers, in-house communications departments, digital agencies, and media owners.

PRCA MENA has introduced four new categories in the MENA Awards: Event/ Launch of the Year, Best Travel and Lifestyle Campaign, Best Student Campaign, and Intern of the Year.

Both The Digital Awards and MENA Regional Awards are sponsored by 3Gem Research.

Important dates

PRCA Digital Awards:

Entry deadline: October 7

Shortlist announced: November 7

Awards night: December 8

PRCA MENA Awards:

Early bird deadline: October 24

Entry deadline: November 21

Shortlist announced: December 20

Awards night: February 2022

PRCA MENA General Manager Hayley Clements MPRCA said: “We’re excited to celebrate the great talent across the digital and traditional PR industry. From new social platforms to growing consumer activism, and to the threat of misinformation, PR professionals have had to stay on their toes over the past 12 months. Our Digital Awards and Regional Awards will undoubtedly tell a story of a booming industry becoming even more imaginative, bold, and effective.”

Group Managing Director 3Gem Research & Insights Mehmet Xhambazi said: "It is with much excitement that 3Gem announce they are once again Headline Sponsor of The Digital Awards and MENA Regional Awards 2022. We are looking forward to being part of the region’s two most prestigious PR Awards and celebrating the achievements of great talent across the digital and traditional PR industry. We are also looking forward to being able to hopefully attend both events and finally meeting everyone."