University News Last updated 26 July 2013
Birmingham City University has been shortlisted for two awards at the 2013 CIPR Midlands PRide Awards, announced today (Friday 26 July).
Birmingham City University has been recognised for their outstanding work across the region, and has been nominated for two awards including Best Internal Campaign and Best Internal Publication. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the CIPR PRide awards, which will be held at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole on Friday 8 November.
The CIPR PRide Awards recognise the outstanding talents and achievements of public relations practitioners across the UK’s regions and nations. They are the most prestigious and rigorous awards of their kind.
Commenting on this year’s shortlist announcement, CIPR President Sue Wolstenhome FCIPR, said: “The CIPR PRide Awards celebrate the very best in public relations from across the UK’s regions and nations. This year’s entries were all of an incredibly high standard, highlighting the industry-leading work that is taking place right across the UK.
I would like to congratulate all of those who have been shortlisted for an award; their success demonstrates their exemplary achievements in such a thriving profession, and recognises the impact they have made in their region and beyond.”
Birmingham City University Communications Officer, Michael Ellender MCIPR, said: “It’s great to see the University’s internal communications team recognised in this way – engaging with our diverse learning community is very important to Birmingham City University as we know it’s a cornerstone to an excellent student and staff experience.”