IPRA | International Public Relations Association

About IPRA:

IPRA, the International Public Relations Association, was established in 1955, and is the leading global network for PR professionals in their personal capacity. IPRA aims to advance trusted communication and the ethical practice of public relations. We do this through networking, our code of conduct and intellectual leadership of the profession.

IPRA is the organiser of public relations' annual global competition, the Golden World Awards for Excellence (GWA). IPRA's services enable PR professionals to collaborate and be recognised. Members create content via our Thought Leadership essays, social media and our consultative status with the United Nations. GWA winners demonstrate PR excellence. IPRA welcomes all those who share our aims and who wish to be part of the IPRA worldwide fellowship.

IPRA — leading trust and ethics in global communication

The IPRA Golden World Awards

The annual IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA) initiative, established in 1990, recognizes excellence in public relations practice worldwide in a variety of categories. Recipients of the award take particular pride in the recognition granted to their entry as meeting international standards of excellence in public relations. The Global Contribution Award recognises a campaign with an objective of meeting one of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The overall IPRA Grand Prix for Excellence is presented to the entry judged as representing the highest standards that year. While there are many national and regional PR awards, there is only one truly global scheme: the GWA.

Sign up to IPRA Golden World Awards 2020 news

We are currently offering the best PR essays of 2019 as an IPRA Thought Leadership yearbook to non-members of IPRA in exchange for signing up to Golden World Awards 2020 news. This weekly email sent from February to May tells you how and when to enter the world's top PR competition, together with tips on how to win.

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Latest IPRA Thought Leadership Essays:

ITL #359 Occasion management: the advisor’s way to building a successful relationship with the CEO

The relationship between the CEO and the communications advisor seems unmanaged in practice, but the advisor can proactively demonstrate their professional value. By Kristian Eiberg.

By: Kristian Eiberg 24/02/2020

ITL #358 Thailand: communications challenges for international brands and organisations

Strong and sustained economic growth has made Thailand an attractive proposition for international brands. But while opportunities are rife, it’s not an easy market to crack. By Karin Lohitnavy.

By: Karin Lohitnavy 17/02/2020