EUROPAWARDS

The EU Public Affairs Awards are a joint venture between Government Knowledge, Public Relations Consultants Association and Zetters’ Political Services. The European Public Awards or EuroPAwards are supported by DeHavilland EU, International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO), The European Centre for Public Affairs (ECPA), Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) and The European Public Affairs Consultancie’s Association (EPACA)

CATEGORIES

1. Promising Newcomer: This award is  given to an individual aged under 27 at the time of the awards ceremony who has excelled during his/her brief period in the industry. Entry submissions must be endorsed by the nominee’s immediate line manager.
2. In-House Professional of the Year: This award is given to an individual who has delivered consistently outstanding work to the benefit of his/herr employer. Entry submissions must be endorsed by the nominee’s immediate line manager.
3. In-House Team of the Year: This award is given to the team which has delivered consistently outstanding work to the benefit of their employer.
4. Corporate Campaign of the year: This award recognises an outstanding campaign which has delivered substantial and tangible benefits to the team’s employer.
5. Trade Association Campaign of the Year: This award is granted to the trade association which has delivered best value to its members through a demonstrably successful campaign.
6. Consultancy of the Year: This award  goes to the consultancy which can demonstrate all-round excellence in terms of delivery for clients, staff retention, and growth in terms of turnover and profit margin.
7. Consultant of the Year: This award is granted to the individual consultant who can demonstrate exceptional delivery for both clients and his/her consultancy. Entry submissions must be endorsed by the nominee’s immediate line manager.
8. Consultancy Campaign of the Year: This award recognises the outstanding public affairs campaign by a consultancy which has delivered a truly exceptional result for the client.
9. Best In-House Agency Collaboration: The winners of this category show example of exemplary collaboration between a consultancy and its client. This must be a joint entry between the consultancy and its client.
10. Collaboration with the Brussels Press Corps: This award goes to the consultancy or in-house team able to demonstrate it has succeeded in using media support to enhance their overall campaign.
11. Use of Social Media: This award celebrates the best use of social media by a consultancy or in-house team as part of an integrated campaign.
12. Lobbying Member States: This award goes to the consultancy or in-house team best able to demonstrate that it has succeeded in securing the support of Member States in their campaign.
13. Ethical Campaign: This award is granted to the consultancy or in-house team which is able to demonstrate a strong ethical dimension to its campaign.
14. Outstanding contribution: This prestigious award is given to the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and reputation of the public affairs industry in Brussels over a lengthy period of time. 

2016 Winners

1. Promising Newcomer: Aspect
2. In-House Professional of the Year: European Small Business Alliance
3. In-House Team of the Year: Allegro
4. Corporate Campaign of the Year: Cork Airport
5. Trade Association Campaign of the Year: European Banking Federation
6. Collaboration with the Brussels Press Corps: Cambre Associates
7. Ethical Campaign: Burson Marsteller
8. Consultancy of the Year: Grayling
9. Consultant of the Year: Alber & Geiger
10. Consultancy Campaign of the Year: Hanover and Instinctif
11. Social Media Campaign: Burson Marsteller
12. Lobbying Member States: Allegro
13. Best In-House Agency Collaboration: ZN Consulting /Fourtold
14. Outstanding Contribution: Caroline Wunnerlich