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
What’s New for 2026
Simplified Submission Format
All entries must now be submitted directly through the platform as text. Two-page written PDFs will no longer be accepted, ensuring a more consistent and focused evaluation process.
Clear and Structured Entries
Each submission is capped at 1,000 words, encouraging clarity, precision, and stronger storytelling.
Refined Evaluation Framework
Updated criteria and a more structured scoring approach will encourage strategic, impactful, and results-driven entries, aligned with the expectations of today’s communications landscape.
Tailored Category Submissions
Entries must be tailored to the specific category they are submitted into, clearly demonstrating relevance. A single campaign may be entered into multiple categories, with a maximum of eight submissions per campaign.
Updated Eligibility Period
Entries must relate to work delivered between 1 May 2025 and 16 July 2026.
Please note that entries previously submitted to MEPRA Awards are not eligible and will be disqualified.
Rigorous and Transparent Judging
Over 100 senior industry professionals from across the region will form the jury. An independent adjudicator(s) will oversee the process to ensure consistency, fairness, and integrity at every stage.
New Trophy Design
As part of the 25-year celebration, a new Awards trophy has been introduced, symbolising both the evolution of the Awards and the future of communications in the region.
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