PRINZ Awards

The PRINZ Awards recognise excellence, promote continuous improvement, and showcase the outstanding work achieved by public relations and communications management professionals in New Zealand. The PRINZ Awards are judged by selected industry professionals from overseas and across New Zealand, as well as inhouse, agency and government backgrounds, to ensure a representative sample from the communications industry. 

2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner Video

Thank you to Miriama Toms for creating this video for us.

2024 PRINZ Awards Winners

You can view the full list of 2024 PRINZ Awards Winners here.

The PRINZ Awards 2025 categories

Corporate and Business Public Relations

Community Relations and Engagement

Government Relations and Public Affairs

Internal Communications

Issues, Crisis or Reputation Management

Marketing Communication

Experiential and Activation

Best Use of Media Relations

Best Use of Digital and Social Media

Sally Logan-Milne Young Practitioner of the Year

PR In-house Team of the Year

PR Consultancy of the Year Small to Medium (1-7 Employees)

PR Consultancy of the Year Large (7+ Employees)

Comms & PR Conference

We are thrilled to be working with Brightstar to bring you the 2024 Comms & PR Conference. 

The conference will be held over two days on the 29th & 30th May and aims to offer up-to-date insights and analysis on the trends and factors influencing communications and PR strategy, ensuring participants stay informed about the ever-changing landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Industry experts and seasoned communications leaders will discuss key components shaping strategies for meaningful and inclusive stakeholder engagement. They will address awareness and strategies to counteract disinformation, and explore authentic and ethical approaches to navigating the new era of AI in communications and content within the digital age.

The PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner will be co-located with the Comms & PR Conference. Attend both events to make the most of your learning, networking and celebration with New Zealand’s Communications & PR leaders. 

You can purchase your ticket for the Comms & PR Conference here.

Are you interested in sponsoring a PRINZ Awards category?

Gain profile and exposure for your business across the wider PR industry. 

Download the PRINZ Awards 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus here.

Please contact the office if you are interested in sponsoring a PRINZ Awards category or have questions.