About BW Excel Awards
Recognising Excellence in PR & Corporate Communication
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective Public Relations (PR) and Corporate Communication play an integral role in shaping an organization’s image, reputation, and success.
BW Excel Awards 2027 aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of professionals who have made a significant impact in the field of Public Relations (PR) and Corporate Communication. This initiative acknowledges the outstanding work, innovation, and leadership demonstrated by these individuals in shaping the PR and Corporate Communication landscape. Furthermore, it provides a platform to showcase their accomplishments and inspire the next generation of leaders in this industry.
The awards will invite nominations from industry peers, employers, and self-nominations, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. Post the nominations, a panel of industry experts and veterans will serve as the jury, evaluating nominees based on their accomplishments, creativity, leadership, and impact. This Award will also reward PR initiatives carried out by companies in the targeted industry.
BW Excel Awards 2027 will serve as a beacon of recognition for exceptional professionals in the industry who are shaping the industry’s future. By acknowledging their contributions, this initiative aims to inspire others to strive for excellence, innovation, and leadership within the dynamic world of Public Relations and Corporate Communication.
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Nominations
Explore the award categories below and select the category that best reflects your achievements, campaigns and contribution to the industry.
A. SPECIALISED AWARDS
To recognize the work done by the PR Consultancy. The Consultancy should be in existence for more than 48 months as on 31st March 2026.
Recognizing organizations that have successfully executed an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with strong market performance, strategic communication, governance, and stakeholder engagement
Open to any in-house team within the private and corporate sector, local government, government agencies, health authorities, trade unions and trade bodies as well within NGOs, charities or other not-for profit organizations.
An organization whose annual turnover is below INR 9 Cr.
An organization whose annual turnover is between INR 9 Cr to 20Cr.
An organization whose annual turnover is between INR 20Cr. to 40 Cr.
An organization whose annual turnover is between INR 41 – 90 Cr.
An organization whose annual turnover is above INR 91 -149 Cr.
An organization whose annual turnover is above INR 150 Cr.
A regional PR agency whose annual turnover is above 2 Cr.
Agencies which can showcase their growth chart, clientele, performance. Can apply in this category
To recognize the outstanding team of an agency in the field of Public relations. Especially agencies which had done exemplary work in creating high efficient work place and teams which had contributed immensely in their organisation growth.
To recognize PR / Corporate Communications professional in a consultancy and in-house team who are under the age of 35 years. Nominations sent by self or employers, which showcase the outstanding performance and shown immense growth in last one year.
To recognize the outstanding professional performance made by an individual and /or contribution to the professional development and standings of the industry as a whole.
To recognize the outstanding and performance made by Corp Comm professional towards the corporate and the industry as a whole
To recognize the outstanding performance of a CEO of an agency in the field of Public Affairs made by an individual and /or contribution to the growth of the organisation and its professional development and standings of the industry as a whole (@ Rs 5000-/ per entry).
The best of use of internal communication, messaging, campaigns and discussion using various channels of communication. To ensure strict deadliness and effective communications for reaching out to the employees on a specific theme, impact and desired results
B. INDUSTRIAL AWARDS
Recognise an idea presented across channels with effective content in the shape of a video / blog / photograph / short film, for example.
Honour a public relations campaign that effectively communicates the campaign message across media such as TV, radio, print, outdoor, OTT, or internet platforms.
Honour a public relations campaign that has successfully used social media or digital platforms to promote the client’s goals and has had a substantial impact.
Honour a public relations effort that employed social media or digital channels to promote the client’s aims and made a significant impact.
Honour a public relations effort that used both on-site and virtual events to achieve quantifiable results. Product launches, conferences, seminars, award ceremonies, concerts, press conferences, gaming events, and so on are all examples of events.
Recognising a public relations campaign with a social purpose or awareness message that was carried out by NGOs, government or public organisations, trusts, and so on.
Honour a public relations campaign with a message for a social cause or to raise societal awareness that was carried out by private organizations, MNCs, or others.
Honour a public relations campaign that uses a surrogate strategy to transmit the campaign message indirectly through the promotion of a different product or service.
Honour a public relations campaign that was carried out at the local or regional level with the goal of communicating in a specified geographic area and demonstrating successful and quantitative effects.
Honour a public relations campaign carried out within an enterprise for internal stakeholders in order to support business objectives, demonstrating greater employee engagement and/or behaviour change, and so on.
Honour a public relations effort that managed and assisted a brand in navigating out of a sticky/complicated/negative circumstance.
Honour a public relations campaign that was conducted across many channels and mediums, such as TV, radio, print, out-of-home, digital, and so on, and that demonstrated measurable effect.
Recognise a public relations campaign that demonstrated quantitative effect while operating on a minimal budget of up to INR 6 lacs.
Honours PR initiatives that are innovative in their use of technology such as AI/ML/AR/VR/Robotics & Automation, etc.
Honour PR initiatives that have been ongoing for at least three years and how inventive the campaign has become year after year. Entries in this category will only be considered for campaigns that were started in 2019 and are still running on various media platform.
Honour public relations campaigns carried out by organisations of two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers ranging from mini, hatchback to utility vehicles, light / medium / heavy commercial vehicles, auto spare parts manufacturers across various vehicle categories, tyre manufacturers and heavy industrial vehicles such as earth movers.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by banking businesses, financial institutions and services verticals, insurance corporations, and lenders.
Honour public relations activities carried out by consumer applications such as online taxi aggregators, food-tech, fin-tech, online vehicle selling / comparing platforms, and so on.
This category includes electrical home appliances, huge electronic gadgets, cellphones, and so on.
Honour public relations activities carried out by educational institutions or online education portals / websites / mobile applications, etc.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by energy/power businesses, oil and gas companies, and renewable energy companies.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by software service and software vendors, technology enablers, and IT support companies.
Honour Personal care product companies run public relations efforts for soaps, shampoos, hand sanitizers, hair oils, skincare and haircare products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, detergent soaps and powders, and so on.
Honour public relations campaigns carried out by organisations in the confectionery, health food & organic food, fresh food, packaged food, dairy goods, snacks & drinks industries. It excludes raw food production, which is part of the closely connected agriculture business.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by consumer healthcare companies, healthcare providers, medical technology firms, healthcare equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, online medication suppliers / apps, online doctor appointment booking apps / websites, and so on.
This category includes law companies, marketing services businesses, management consultants, and so on.
Honour public relations activities carried out by film production companies, web series creators, OTT platforms, broadcasters, record labels, musicians, celebrities, and so on.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by real estate and construction firms.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by consumer outlets, supermarkets, department shops, stand-alone retail outlets, online retail platforms offering consumer items, fashion and beauty products, luxury fashion outlets/online platforms, and so on.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by sports equipment makers, athletic and gym apparel manufacturers, and fitness centres.
Honour public relations initiatives carried out by hotels, restaurant businesses, airlines, and tourism boards.
Honour public relations activities by mobile phone and accessory makers. This covers mobile phones, earphones, headphones, buds, smartwatches, and other similar devices.
Honors a campaign that demonstrates exceptional integration across multiple digital platforms and channels, creating a cohesive and impactful experience for the target audience.
A search engine optimization campaign that achieves exceptional performance through innovative strategies, technical proficiency, and measurable impact.
A campaign that achieves exceptional reach, engagement, and impact solely through non-paid, organic content.
This award honors a campaign or response strategy that exemplifies outstanding handling of a crisis through digital channels.
Award honors a campaign that excels in introducing a new product to market through innovative and strategic digital efforts. This award recognizes campaigns that leverage digital channels—such as social media, email, influencer partnerships, and content marketing—to build excitement, drive brand awareness, and engage audiences effectively.
Award is an accolade given to a public relations or marketing campaign that exemplifies outstanding achievement across creativity, strategic execution, audience engagement, and measurable impact.
Best Digital New Product Launch of the Year
Social Responsibility Campaign
Campaigns that capture elegance, style, and sensory experiences in the world of beauty and perfumes.
Honours outstanding communication campaigns created for brands and organizations in the agricultural sector, showcasing innovation, impact, and engagement.
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