Do you or your clients deserve awards recognition? Does your reception look bare without an industry trophy and your website cold and unwelcoming without a winner’s logo?

You’ve come to the right place.

The CIPR’s ‘Winning business awards’ event on March 20, will equip you with everything you need to win the trophy you’ve been craving, whether it’s a PRide award or a business award for you or your clients.

PR agencies, independent practitioners and in-house teams are all invited to join us for at Reels in Motion’s cutting edge studio, in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent from 6.30pm-8.30pm.

The event will include talks from experienced award winners who will explain why their own awards entries were successful as well as how a first-time entrant would go about writing and winning an award.

The masterclass will also showcase the winner’s video from the 2017 CIPR Midlands PRide awards. A premiere screening, to inspire attendees considering entering in 2018, will be held in Reels in Motion’s on-site private cinema, complete with popcorn.

The speakers at the event will be:

• Hilary Hopker, communications manager, West Midlands Police – The story of West Midland’s Police’s award-winning campaign ‘Guns – tell us what you know’
• Jade Devlin, senior press officer, NFU, - how we raised awareness for the NFU using our award winning clean eating report
• Matt Hubbard – accounts director, Reels In Motion – ‘Incorporating video in your PR and awards campaigns’

The event will include a tour of the Reels and Motion office and the chance to see the company’s green screen facilities, editing suites and private cinema, all of which are available to rent.

PS: You do not need to be a CIPR member to attend the event, but CIPR members will earn five CPD points.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at the event? There is no private parking, but there is lots of on street parking available, immediately next to Reels in Motion’s offices.

What’s the nearest train station? The nearest train station is Longport, which is less than five minutes away by taxi.

What’s the hash tag? #STKAwards

Should I eat before I come? No, there is going to be a finger food buffet and drinks available at the event.

Will I earn CPD points? Yes, you can earn five CPD points for attending.

Is the event limited to CIPR members? No, everyone is welcome to attend.

Is the event free for CIPR members? Yes.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have a list of attendees.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions? email richards@stonejunction.co.uk or anna@stonejunction.co.uk or call 01785 225416 and ask to speak to Richard or Anna.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Yes.