To recognise and celebrate those who make a substantial contribution to the advancement of our profession and its place in society, the EACD annually bestows awards to those that represent the best that communications professionals offer to the world.
 

1. EACD Communications Excellence Award

This Award is for a company / communications team that:

  • Demonstrates excellence and best practice in communications
  • Breaks barriers and / or builds bridges through effective communications, contributing to broader society
  • Operates across Europe (pan-European) or internationally
  • Demonstrates commitment to the EACD’s principles and values
  • Does not need to be a member of the EACD

 

2. EACD Communications Leadership Award

This award is for a communicator who:

  • Has made a significant contribution to / impact on the communications profession
  • Demonstrates outstanding leadership, pioneering innovation or lifetime achievement on behalf of or in our field. This could include:
    • Enhancing the role of communications in their organization
    • Advancing the profession through writing, speaking, innovation or teaching
    • Enhancing the reputation of the profession
    • Introducing new techniques, developed staff or mentored young professionals
  • Demonstrates commitment to the EACD’s principles and values
  • Has 20+years of experience
  • Does not need to be a member of the EACD

 

3. EACD Communications Innovation Award

This award is for a team who demonstrates innovation in an outstanding communications campaign or program

  • Focused on employee and/or external stakeholders
  • Clear objectives, outcomes and communications impact
  • Use of innovative approaches, tools or strategies to develop and implement campaign or program
  • At least part of the work must have occurred during 2025
  • Open to all communications teams

 

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