The countdown is on! Start thinking about your 2027 PRINZ Awards entry 

Your impactful mahi could be award-winning. 

The 2027 PRINZ Awards are on the horizon, with submissions opening mid January. While that might feel like plenty of time, now is the perfect opportunity to start thinking about the work you and your team have delivered, the challenges you’ve tackled, and the impact you’ve made over the past year. 

The PRINZ Awards are about celebrating the creativity, strategic thinking, courage and capability that make our profession so valuable. Whether you’re an agency practitioner, an in-house communicator, working in the public sector or flying solo, there could be an award category that brings your mahi into the spotlight. 

And there’s plenty to look forward to in 2027! 

Our Chief Judges have been busy reviewing the award categories to ensure they continue to reflect the evolving communications landscape and the outstanding work happening across our profession. We’re excited to be introducing a brand-new category this year, alongside some other changes designed to keep the Awards relevant, meaningful and reflective of the work being done across Aotearoa. We’ll be sharing more details over the coming months, so watch this space! 

We’ve also been working behind the scenes to improve our submission platform, making the entry process easier and more straightforward. And here’s another reason to smile: the price per submission remains unchanged for 2027. You can focus on showcasing your work without an increase in entry fees. 

Start gathering your award-winning stories now 

You don’t need to start writing your submission just yet (although you could) but a little preparation now can make all the difference when entries open. Start identifying your standout projects, gathering evidence of results, research, capturing client or stakeholder feedback, and talking with your team about the work you’re proudest of. 

Remember, great submissions aren’t just about big budgets or high-profile campaigns. They’re about demonstrating clear thinking, purposeful strategy, creative execution and meaningful impact. 

So, put the PRINZ Awards on your 2027 radar, start collecting those success stories and get ready to celebrate the work that makes our profession shine. 

Entries open mid January 2027. We can’t wait to see what you put forward!