Public Service Communications Awards 2020 winners announced
The Public Service Communications Academy today continues its proud history of recognising the achievements of communicators across the public sector, with the Public Service Communications Awards.
The Public Service Communications Awards were presented in a virtual ceremony by Alex Aiken, Executive Director for Government Communications, Alix MacFarlane, LGcomms chair and Francis Ingham, Executive Director at LGcomms and Director General of the Public Relations Communications Association (PRCA).
The awards, staged jointly by the LGcomms and the Government Communication Service (GCS), recognise the achievements of communicators in the public sector.
Alex Aiken commented:
“Each year, the awards celebrate teams and individuals who have delivered innovative and impactful communications, to support policy delivery at a national, regional and local level.
“As one of the judges, I can share first hand that the standard of this year’s entries was extremely high. We had 105 entries across the 6 categories, demonstrating the best in public service communication, which made choosing the winners a tough task, in a tough year.
“Every year, public service communications professionals demonstrate their resilience, commitment and expertise, but this year many in our communications community have gone above and beyond. And so this year at our awards we recognise these achievements.”
Data-driven
This category recognises the use of data and insight in building deeper connections with audiences.
Gold
Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence; Battle of Britain 80.
Silver
NHS, South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG); Free Your Mind Campaign.
Bronze
London Borough of Havering; Doing My Bit.
Digital
This category recognises digital capability, regardless of communications discipline.
Gold
Monmouthshire County Council; Help Us to Help Your Communities.
Silver
Army Communications, Ministry of Defence; Army Skills for Life.
Bronze
Government Digital Service, Cabinet Office; Making Accessibility Everyone’s Priority.
Direct
This category recognises communications that build direct relationships with audiences.
Gold
Caerphilly County Borough Council; Free School Meal Home Delivery.
Silver
HMRC; Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Support Scheme.
Bronze
Peterborough City Council; Rapid Response Communications.
Skilled
This category is important for all communicators, as the skill-sets necessary are constantly changing.
Gold
Professional Standards, Government Communication Service, Cabinet Office; Supporting Our Colleagues During a Pandemic.
Silver
Neath Port Talbot Council; Safe and Well Campaign.
Bronze
Corporate Communications Team, Ministry of Justice; COVID-19 Communications.
Diversity and Inclusion
Public sector communicators are uniquely positioned to bring people together. This category celebrates the power of communications.
Gold
Hackney Council; Stamford Hill COVID-19 Communications.
Silver
Department for Transport; It’s Everyone’s Journey.
Bronze
Office of the Public Guardian; Your Voice, Your Decision.
Unified
This category recognises unity, working together across discipline, team and organisational boundaries.
Gold
Maritime & Coastguard Agency and Seafish; Home & Dry.
Silver
London Borough of Waltham Forest; Shop Local.
Bronze (joint)
Isle of Wight Council; NHS Covid-19 App Trial and City of York Council; COVID-19 Outbreak Management.
Find out more about the awards on the LGcomms website.
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