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.

Latest IPRA Thought Leadership Essays:

ITL #426 Togetherness: where IR and PR meet, and where they don’t

A siloed approach to external communication may have PR promoting a narrative that shares little in common with the story that IR tells analysts and portfolio managers. By George Allen.

By: George Allen 14/06/2021

ITL #425 China rebounds from covid-19: global brands pivot to take advantage

With Chinese consumers stuck in their own country, thanks to travel restrictions, many brands have stepped up activities in-country and re-directed investment from elsewhere. By David Croasdale.

By: David Croasdale 07/06/2021

ITL #424 Engage with the European Union? A potential route to untapped benefits

Many business people think reaching out to the EU is a waste of time. Yet those working in its institutions are often approachable, knowledgeable and, most importantly, open to engagement. By Angele Giuliano.

By: Angele Giuliano 31/05/2021