The 2026 One Prizes, comprising two competition categories—Press Release One Prizes and Public Relations Agency One Prizes—is an emerging global public relations awards program that attracts media attention and offers promising growth opportunities. It is a comprehensive competition for public relations and media achievements, covering a wide range of areas.
The One Prizes’ main award categories are as follows:
Agricultural technology, food safety and traceability, sustainable fishery, forestry management, agricultural product branding, farm-to-table communication.
Extraction of metal and non-metal minerals, upstream oil and gas exploration, supply and pricing communication for timber, plastics, and chemical raw materials.
Steel, cement, machinery manufacturing, large equipment, shipbuilding, industrial park development, light industry, and PR for production line automation.
Public utilities like electricity, renewable energy, water supply; major infrastructure projects (bridges, rail, ports); smart grid communication.
Vehicle manufacturing and dealership, electric vehicle (EV) technology PR, public transit, shipping, warehouse management, and smart logistics.
Residential or commercial property development, urban planning, architectural design, property management, and communication regarding land development disputes.
Banking, insurance, asset management, venture capital, FinTech, and capital markets.
Smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances, computer hardware, esports equipment, and new product launch
Telecom service providers (3G/4G/5G), Internet Service Providers (ISP), network infrastructure, communication equipment manufacturers, and PR for major social media platforms.
Software, SaaS, pure applications, AI applications, cybersecurity, cloud services, data analysis, and technical white paper promotion.
Brand marketing for food, beverages, cosmetics, and personal care products; in-store retail experience, and e-commerce platform promotion campaigns.
Fashion, jewelry, luxury watches, designer brands, fashion retail, art auctions, and brand crossover collaborations.
Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, hospital services, public health awareness campaigns, and health & wellness apps.
Destination marketing, hotel chains, airlines, theme parks, restaurant openings, and F&B franchise
Film distribution, television programs, music industry, major sporting events, esports leagues and athletes.
Projects executed by agencies across all industries, covering PR, integrated marketing, and advertising, as well as the agency’s own brand promotion.
Book publishing, magazines, museums, galleries, performing arts, creative product development, and cultural heritage promotion.
Manufacturing of military equipment, defense technology, government security systems, private security services, border security, and homeland security communication.
Policy communication, local government PR, city marketing, non-profit organizations, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and advocacy.
Niche markets, hybrid industries, or emerging fields of PR projects that are difficult to categorize into any of the above categories.
Every time you compete, you’re on a journey closer to perfection. The achievements of each stage are the starting point for your next inspiration.
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Entry Requirements: One Prizes has established specific standards to ensure the professional quality and relevance of all Public Relations entries.
| Criteria | Press Release One Prizes | Public Relations Agency One Prizes |
| Recency | Content Recency: The press release content you submit must have been officially released (or used internally) within the past three years prior to the entry deadline. | Project Recency: The PR project or campaign you submit must have been executed within the past three years prior to the entry deadline. |
| Professional Status | This competition is open to in-house PR departments, PR agencies, marketing teams, or any professionals who publish press releases on behalf of an organization. The entry must be a professional-grade public relations text. | This competition is open to all PR agencies, communication consultancies, integrated marketing firms, and independent PR consultants. The entry must be a professional-grade public relations project. |
| Student Entries Accepted | Students with relevant skills in news writing or public relations are encouraged to apply. Currently enrolled students may apply to the student category. One Prizes hosts a separate competition specifically for enrolled students, called the “Press Release One Prizes Student Award.” | Students with relevant skills in news writing or public relations are encouraged to apply. Currently enrolled students may apply to the student category. One Prizes hosts a separate competition specifically for enrolled students, called the “Public Relations Agency One Prizes Student Award.” |
