Adam Cresswell returns to research sector as Director of Communications

PRCA hosted its Gold Standard Awards at The American Club in Singapore, celebrating excellence in corporate affairs, public affairs and government relations.

The ceremony recognised 24 award winners and six highly commended entries across a range of categories.

Award recipients include:

Corporate Communications
Highly commended: ASUS
Winner: Singtel

Media Engagement
Highly commended: Horizon Quantum
Winner: Sandpiper

Issues Management and Crisis Communication
Winner: Kyrah & Song Advisory

In-Country Consultancy of the Year
Winner: GR Korea

Multi-Market Consultancy of the Year
Winner: Ruder Finn

Regional Network of the Year
Winner: Sandpiper

The full list of Gold Standard Awards winners is available on the PRCA website.

Yvette Hammerschmidt has stepped up at Thrive PR as Group Account Director. She has been at the agency for more than five years, most recently as Senior Account Director.

Yvette’s agency experience includes roles at Acuity Communications Advisory, Ovato Marketing Communications and Closer Communications.

Brooke Eggleton has commenced a new role at Western Sydney International Airport as Executive Manager, Media & Corporate Communications. She joined the team in 2024 as Media & External Affairs Manager. Prior to this, Brooke gained comms and corporate affairs experience at NSW Ports, in state politics, and across state government, including regulatory and emergency services portfolios.