Capping off a stellar 2025, PLMR Group has, once again, been recognised as one of the UK’s leading public affairs agencies with three shortlistings at this year’s PRCA Public Affairs Awards.

Showcasing the breadth of impactful work being delivered day-in, day-out across the Group, PLMR has achieved shortlistings in the following awards categories:

• Large Consultancy of the Year

• Best In-house / Consultancy Collaboration – for our integrated public affairs and communications campaign with JTL, the UK’s leading electrical and plumbing apprenticeship provider

• Planning Campaign of the Year – for our innovative consultation work with placemaking supergroup ECF (a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse) on plans for Smithgate, the largest regeneration scheme in Wolverhampton

2025 has been an exceptionally strong year for PLMR Group’s public affairs practice. Earlier in the year, PR Week’s annual rankings saw PLMR cement its position as a Top 10 public affairs agency and the Group has seen growth across the key sectors – including skills & education; housing & the built environment; energy & sustainability; health & social care; and tech & professional services.

The shortlistings highlight PLMR’s expertise in executing innovative and creative campaigns that achieve outcomes for clients. Whether it is implementing integrated campaigns that encompass public affairs, PR, and digital media activity; designing bespoke communications programmes that reach and engage under-represented demographics; or generating tangible thought-leadership activity, the work PLMR has been recognised for this year reflects a commitment to creativity and impact in public affairs.

Simon Darby, Head of Public Affairs at PLMR said:

“Achieving three PRCA Public Affairs Award shortlistings is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the work of every single colleague across the PLMR Group. We are hugely proud to work with an incredibly dynamic and diverse range of clients – all delivering critical work within their own sectors and delivering vital work for individuals and communities up-and-down the UK. We are consistently striving to ensure we are developing creative and innovative solutions that ensure impact and achieve outcomes – I’m thrilled that our shortlistings reflect the ambitions and standards we set ourselves.”