Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Communications
For 25 years, the MEPRA Awards have recognised the campaigns, teams and individuals shaping the future of public relations and strategic communications across the Middle East.
From bold ideas that transformed brands to powerful storytelling that influenced societies, the Awards have become the region’s benchmark for excellence and innovation in our industry.
This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate 25 years of impact, creativity and leadership. We invite agencies, in-house teams, government entities, students and independent professionals to showcase the work that defined the year and be recognised on the region’s most prestigious stage for communications excellence.
Entries Now Open
Submissions for the MEPRA Awards 2026 are now open.
With a refreshed category structure and continued focus on recognising innovation,effectiveness and industry leadership, there has never been a better time to enter.
- Entry open: Thursday, 23 April 2026
- Early-bird entries close: Monday, 25 May 2026, 11:59 PM Gulf Standard Time
- Final entries close: Thursday, 16 July 2026, 11:59 PM Gulf Standard Time
- Finalists announced: W/C 19 October 2026
- Young Communicator of the Year interviews: 29 October 2026
- The MEPRA Awards Presentation Ceremony and Winners Announcement: Thursday, 26 November 2026 in Dubai
Why Enter?
Winning a MEPRA Award is more than recognition — it is a powerful endorsement of your organisation’s creativity, strategy and impact.
Entering the Awards allows you to:
● Gain regional recognition for outstanding campaigns and initiatives
● Strengthen credibility with clients, stakeholders and leadership
● Celebrate and motivate your teams
● Benchmark your work against the best in the industry
● Enhance talent attraction and retention
● Build visibility across the Middle East communications community
Who Can Enter?
Entries are open to:
● PR and communications agencies
● In-house communications teams
● Government and semi-government entities
● NGOs and non-profit organisations
● Students and young professionals
● Independent consultants
Be Part of the Legacy
As we celebrate 25 years of recognising excellence, this is your opportunity to be part of a defining moment in the region’s communications industry.
Submit your entries and showcase the ideas, strategies and results that made an impact.
Enter Now
To review categories, download the entry kit and submit your work, visit:
https://mepra.awardsplatform.com/
Need Support?
For entry guidance or sponsorship opportunities, please contact community@mepra.org