The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) has announced the 55 finalists for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards.
The finalists have been selected following a judging process led by a panel of industry professionals across New Zealand and overseas, with backgrounds spanning agency, in-house, and government roles. The panel is overseen by two Chief Judges, Tracey Bridges FPRINZ LPRINZ and Nikki Wright FPRINZ APR.
They commented: "The calibre of this year's finalists is exceptionally high, reflecting both the strategic maturity of the profession and the growing impact of communications in complex environments. The judging process has been rigorous and thoughtful, with strong debate around work that demonstrates clear outcomes, insight, and real-world influence."
The awards span 14 categories, including the Telum Media Best Use of Media Relations and the new Best Use of Small Budget for Impact category. Gold award winners in the campaign categories will be shortlisted to take home the PRINZ Supreme Award.
Finalists are invited to attend the 2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner at the Hilton Auckland on Thursday 4th June, where Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards will be presented.
The full list of finalists can be found here.