Announcing the winners of 'The PR Net Next Gen Awards' 2026, The PR Net's annual awards program that celebrates agency excellence championing the new thinkers, innovators, and groundbreakers across the field of PR, who are shaping the bright future of the communications industry.
Entrants were judged by an independent committee of highly esteemed judges including Brandon Grant Walker, Vice President of Content Marketing and Brand Development at Simon and Schuster; Elizabeth Delhagen, Head of Communications and Events at Samsung; Gigi García Russo, Chief Transformation Officer at Hunter PR; Jakob Hesketh, Head of Communications US at Neko Health; Christine Su, Co-founder of The Lede Company; Pegi Amarteifio, Senior Vice President of Global PR and Communications at Small Luxury Hotels of the World; Michaella Solar March, Chief Marketing Officer at Two Trees; and Dara Busch, Chief Executive Officer at Havas.
The judges looked at areas of innovation shown in the candidates' work, successful campaigns they've spearheaded, their thought leadership impact, and how their marketing initiatives have shaped culture, both internal and external, in positive ways.
Entry was open to any agency which has been trading, and in operation, for 8 years (inclusive) from the date of submission. Honorees and category winners will be celebrated at a gala event held at Obivo, a chic cocktail bar in Nomad New York, known for its upscale drinks, stylish ambiance, and vibrant energy.
