UNITED KINGDOM, 13th February, 2024 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is thrilled to announce the opening of entries for the Young Lions Competitions in the UK, MENA, and APAC regions. Aspiring young PR professionals have the chance to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking by answering a creative brief provided by a regional charity in 24 hours.
In addition to participating in the international competition, the winning duo from each region will have the opportunity to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and participate in various sessions.
UK Key Dates:
Registration deadline: Friday, 1st March 2024, 17:00 GMT
Creative brief issued: Wednesday, 6th March 2024, 10:00 GMT
Entries due: Thursday, 7th March 2024, 10:00 GMT
Finalists’ presentation: Tuesday, 26th March 2024 (via Zoom)
Winners announced: Wednesday, 27th March 2024
For more information click here or email jennifer.cunningham@prca.org.uk.
MENA Key Dates:
Registration deadline: Friday, 1st March 2024, 17:00 GST
Creative brief issued: Tuesday, 12th March 2024, 10:00 GST
Entries due: Wednesday, 13th March 2024, 10:00 GST
Finalists’ presentation: Tuesday, 26th March 2024 (Dubai)
Winners announced: Wednesday, 27th March 2024
For more information click here or email communications@prca.mena.global.
APAC Key Dates:
Registration deadline: Friday, 22nd March 2024, 18:00 SGT
Creative brief issued: Tuesday, 26th March 2024, 10:00 SGT
Entries due: Wednesday, 27th March 2024, 10:00 SGT
Finalists’ presentation: Tuesday, 9th April 2024 (via Zoom)
Winners announced: Wednesday, 10th April 2024
For more information click here or email rebecca.william@prca.global.
PRCA International Director, Melissa Cannon, said:
“With the PRCA Young Lions Competitions now underway, we anticipate a surge of creative talent from aspiring PR professionals. This platform also aligns with our industry’s commitment to social responsibility through collaborations with charitable organisations. We are excited to witness the outstanding campaigns that will unfold.”
About PRCA
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body.
We represent more than 35,000 PR professionals in 82 countries worldwide. With offices in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, and Buenos Aires, we are a global advocate for excellence in public relations.
Our mission is to create a more professional, ethical, and prosperous PR industry. We champion – and enforce – professional standards around the world through our Professional Charter and Code of Conduct. The Code compels members to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice.
We deliver exceptional training, authoritative industry data, and global networking, and development opportunities.
We also manage the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) – the umbrella body for 41 PR associations and 3,000 agencies across the world, and LG Comms – the UK’s national body for local government communicators. Additionally, we support the delivery of the Motor Industry Communicators Association (MICA).
