25 March 2026 | Crown Sydney
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The most prestigious PR & communications awards

The CommsCon Awards return for 2026 to recognise excellence, innovation and impact across Australia and New Zealand’s PR and communications industry. Communications professionals now sit at the heart of business leadership, tasked with navigating complexity, building trust, and shaping the narratives that define reputation and public confidence.

These prestigious awards now include new categories recognising this transformation. Best Use of Strategic Communications has been launched to recognise teams driving reputation, stakeholder influence and long-term corporate trust. Non-Traditional Campaign of the Year has been redefined to highlight communications thinking applied to behaviour change, customer experience and innovation.

Plus, this year the Emerging Talent award will be free to enter, reflecting Mumbrella’s commitment to supporting the next generation shaping the future of the profession.

2026 AWARD CATEGORIES

CAMPAIGN CATEGORIES

Best Social Media or Digitally-Led Campaign
Best B2C Campaign
Best B2B Campaign
Best Campaign with a Small Budget
Best Use of Owned Media
Best PR-Led Content Creation
Best Internal Communications or Change Management Campaign
Launch or Relaunch Campaign of the Year
Best Government or Public Sector Campaign
Best PR-Led Brand Partnership
Corporate Social Responsibility or ESG Campaign
Pro Bono Campaign of the Year
Best Use of Research, Insights & Strategic Planning
Best Media Relations-Led Campaign
Best Use of the Creator Economy
NEW - Best Use of Strategic Communications
Non-Traditional Campaign of the Year

PEOPLE CATEGORIES

Emerging PR & Communications Talent of the Year - FREE
PR Professional of the Year
PR Leader of the Year

BUSINESS CATEGORIES

Best PR Employer
Best In-House PR Team
PR Agency of the Year - Boutique/Small (1-6 Staff)
PR Agency of the Year – Midsize (7-25 Staff)
PR Agency of the Year – Large (26+ Staff)
Strategic Communications Team of the Year - NEW

Entry submissions have now closed.

CONFIRMED SHORTLIST FOR 2026

MEET THE 2026 JURY

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Laura_Beament

Laura Beament

Head of Global Comms, PR & CSR,

Jurlique

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Kristy_Brown

Kristy Brown

Head of Communications ANZ,

Belgravia Leisure

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Stuart_Terry

Stuart Terry

Founder,

We Are Different

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Kirsty_Dunn

Kirsty Dunn

Director of Communications,

Tinder Australia

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Rob_Lowe

Rob Lowe

Director & Co-Founder,

Poem Group

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Justine_Sywak

Justine Sywak

Director of Public Relations,

Shannon Behaviour ChangePR

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Joanna_Stevens

Joanna Stevens

Regional Director Communications,

Meta

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Claire_Kimball

Claire Kimball

Founder,

Squiz Media

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Angela_Scrymgour

Angela Scrymgour

Head of Publicity & Events,

ABC

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Andrew_Giles

Andrew Giles

Head of Brand & PR ANZ,

Ingram Micro

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Amy_Ashworth

Amy Ashworth

Managing Director,

Eleven PR

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Vinne_Schifferstein_Vidal

Vinne Schifferstein Vidal

Managing Director,

Made This - Clemenger Group

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Simone Gupta

Founder,

Supermassive

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Luke McClelland

Head of Communications, Australasia,

Mastercard

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Adam_Freedman

Adam Freedman

Head of Brand, Communications & Loyalty,

The digiDirect Group

CC_Awards_JurorTemplate_300x300_Patricia_Routledge

Patricia Routledge

Country Communication Manager,

IKEA Australia & New Zealand

Meet Your MC

Fashion Critical is an anonymous Australian fashion commentator, digital creator and the author of Fashion Critical: Red Carpet Lewks and LOLs from an Undercover Fashion Critic (2025).

Known for her razor-sharp critiques of celebrity red-carpet fashion, she has built a fiercely devoted following including designers, stylists, celebrities themselves and of course, everyday Aussies, all of whom who pour over her verdicts long after the trophies have been handed out.

Her signature catchphrases and sharp wit have turned her unapologetic post-event “albums” into essential scrolling after every major awards night, reaching tens of millions around the world.

Social media aside, FC is regularly called upon by the Australian media to dissect high-profile fashion moments - from the Oscars to the Olympic Opening Ceremony, bringing her trademark wit to every interview.

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Known for her energy and seamless genre-blending, she’s a top choice for elite brands and large-scale productions. Claire specializes in open-format sets and has performed for stadium events, TV, radio, and collaborations with world-class entertainers. Her standout performances include opening for Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, the AFL Grand Final, and televised events like the AFL Footy Show Final and T20 cricket and a residency for Virgin in Ibiza.

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KEY DATES

First Entry Deadline:

5 December 2025

Final Entry Deadline:

12 December 2025

Shortlist Announcement:

19 February 2026

Awards Ceremony:

25 March 2026

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EVENT DETAILS

25 March 2026 | Crown Sydney

 

Timings:

Pre-Ceremony Drinks: 6:30pm

Awards Ceremony: 7:00pm - 11:00pm (AEST)

 

Getting There:

1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000

Click here for more information on getting there.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of NSW. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.