Who can participate in the PR & Communication ACES Awards 2026?

The awards are open to PR agencies, corporate communication teams, brands, marketing teams, consultants and communication professionals who have delivered impactful communication campaigns and initiatives.

What categories can be entered for the PR & Communication ACES Awards?

Entries can include public relations campaigns, corporate communication initiatives, digital PR campaigns, reputation management programs, brand storytelling, influencer communication, stakeholder engagement and strategic communication projects.

Why participate in the PR & Communication ACES Awards?

The awards recognise communication excellence, celebrate industry achievements and showcase outstanding campaigns, professionals and organisations shaping India's communication landscape.

How can entries be submitted for PR & Communication ACES Awards 2026?

Entries can be submitted through the official awards website by completing the online submission process and providing campaign details, supporting documents and relevant information.

PR & Communication ACES Awards 2026

Name: PR & Communication ACES Awards 2026
Location: Mumbai, India

The 6th Edition of the PR & Communication Aces Awards is a grand celebration of excellence, creativity, and innovation in the world of PR and strategic communications. The event brings together leading brands, agencies, communication professionals, storytellers, and emerging talent under one platform to honour impactful work that is shaping the industry.

This year's edition highlights campaigns and ideas that are driving conversations, building brand reputation, and creating cultural influence across sectors. More than just an awards night, it serves as a premium networking and industry experience where leaders, innovators, and future changemakers connect and collaborate.

The event also introduces exciting new award segments focused on digital communication, AI-driven innovation, audience engagement, leadership, and rising talent. With celebrated industry icons and emerging professionals sharing the spotlight, the awards aim to showcase the future of PR and communications in India.

Rules & Regulations

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Eligibility Criteria

Timelines

Criterion for Judging

General

Guidelines

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Eligibility Criteria

All the Participants should be registered with an address in India or with Indian nationality.
The objective is to recognize the best work of the industry however all the efforts will be made to ensure that all details submitted are the original work done by the participants.
Participants are authorized to submit the original work and other details on behalf of the organization/client for which it was done. Failure to follow this condition will disqualify the entry/entries.
Entries may be submitted either by the Individual or by the Organization.
All entries must be submitted online only.
All Entries submitted on or behalf of the organization should have appropriate authorization from the company's authorized representative/ representatives.

Timelines

Awards Management and its sub-contractors shall not be held accountable / liable for any disruptions / stoppages / interruptions or cancellation of the Awards or its ceremony or any part of its processes or public voting on account of any factors beyond its control.
The Jury will evaluate the entries to determine the winner of each category.
The Eligibility Timeline for Campaigns created or executed should be between Eligibility Timeline: 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026

Criterion for Judging

Originality of idea (20%) - This refers to the innovative and imaginative aspects of the idea, including its ability to combine disparate elements or offer unconventional solutions to problems. This also includes the potential of the idea to make a meaningful and positive difference, whether it's in terms of functionality, usability, societal benefit, or market potential.
Impact on the masses (20%) - This refers to the scale and depth of the impact, including whether it addresses critical needs, improves quality of life, or creates positive change on a large scale. Also, How easily accessible or inclusive the idea is, ensuring that it can benefit diverse groups of people regardless of barriers such as geographics or demographics.
Execution Excellence (20%) - This criteria evaluates how effectively and professionally the campaign or initiative was brought to life - from planning to execution. It reflects the quality, precision and consistency of implementation across multiple channels and wider audiences.
Contribution towards the Organizational Goals (20%) - This refers to evaluating how well an idea, project, or initiative aligns with and supports the overarching objectives, mission, and vision of an organization.
Results and Evaluation (20%) - This refers to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of a process, project, program, or any other endeavor. This criterion focuses on examining the actual results achieved compared to the goals or objectives set forth & it involves assessing the impact, success, or failure of the effort and determining the extent to which it met expectations.

General

Decision of Awards Management on all other matters is final and binding on all Participants, Entrants and Finalists, and no correspondence will be entertained on the same.
Participation in the Awards will be construed as an acceptance to the Rules and Regulations stated herein.
Participants understand and agree that mere participation in the Awards does not entitle Participants to win a prize.
Entrants could be contacted to provide further information for the award.
Participants and winners permit free of cost the use of their name, content and factual information about their participation in the public media (for the build-up to the Awards, during the Awards ceremony and after the Awards ceremony) and do not have any right to any revenues earned through intellectual property rights generated by the Awards, if any.
All entries become the property of the PR & Communication Aces organized by Indian Television Dot Com Pvt Ltd.

Guidelines

All the Participants should be registered with an address in India or with Indian nationality.
The objective is to recognize the best work of the industry however all the efforts will be made to ensure that all details submitted are the original work done by the participants.
Participants are authorized to submit the original work and other details on behalf of the organization/client for which it was done. Failure to follow this condition will disqualify the entry/entries.
Entries may be submitted either by the Individual or by the Organization.
The entry submission process for PR & Communication Aces Awards 2026 is completely online.
All Entries submitted on or behalf of the organization should have appropriate authorization from the company's authorized representative/ representatives.