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Nominations for LaPRIGA 2023 end Nov 13

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From (L-R) Victoria Uwadoka, Nestle Corporation Comm Head and chairman Planning committee, LaPriga, Comfort Nwankwo, Chairman NIPR Lagos, Samuel Ayetutu – Vice Chairman, Dr. Fatima Binta Ahmadu Secretary and Segun Mcmedal former Chairman NIPR Lagos.

By Amechi Obiakpu

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Lagos chapter has announced that nominations for the 2023 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) will end November 13, 2023.

The premier chapter of NIPR said this in a press conference Tuesday, November 7, 2023, held to unveil plans for the 2023 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA).

The gathering had in attendance executives of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Lagos, stakeholders in the Public Relations industry and the media.

This year’s event which is with the theme, “The Game Changer,” promises to be steps higher from the previous edition.

According to the Chairman of the Lagos chapter of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Comfort Obot Nwankwo, the association is on the lookout for campaigns that embody creativity and genuine game-changing impacts.

Speaking during the conference, Comfort called on all PR professionals to visit its website, where they can download the award criteria and submit nominations, whether for themselves or someone else. Both individuals and organizations are eligible for nomination, she pointed.

“Every year, LAPRIGA continues to set higher standards in our ongoing effort to elevate the industry. The competition for these awards has grown significantly, with stakeholders showing more interest than ever before.

She noted that, in line with the association’s commitment to global environmental concerns, “we are introducing a new category, ‘Best in Environment/Sustainability Campaign.’ We strongly encourage PR professionals engaged in environmental and sustainability campaigns to participate wholeheartedly.

“Additionally, we are adding the ‘Best in Public Sector Campaign’ category, alongside the existing ‘Outstanding Public Affairs Practitioner’ category. This new addition aims to celebrate innovative PR initiatives at all levels of governance.

The Lagos NIPR boss noted that like in the past, members of the Lagos Chapter of NIPR will play a central role in the 2023 Awards, from the nomination process to the selection of winners.

Members of the Lagos Chapter will begin voting on November 27th and conclude on December 8, 2023. The winners will be officially be announced at the Gala night, scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos by 5:30pm.

LaPRIGA features a wide range of categories, including Best in Technology Public Relations, Best in Public Relations Education, Best in Hospitality PR, Best in Political Communication, Best in Entertainment PR, and Best Use of Research & Measurement.

Additional award categories recognize excellence in Public Relations Practitioner of the Year, Corporate Communication Professional of the Year, Most Influential PR Professional, and Outstanding Public Affairs Practitioner of the Year.

To participate, stakeholders are enjoined to visit: lagosnipr.com/lapriga for more information.

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