Finalists have emerged for the forthcoming National Spokespersons’ Awards (NSAwards) 2024 after the first round of screening by the jury made up of communication scholars, PR practitioners, and media personalities.
The NSAwards is organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria, Economic Confidential and Spokespersons Digest, to acknowledge outstanding contributions of communication professionals and spokespersons.
Awards Committee Chairman and former NIPR Chairman, Lagos Chapter, Mr Segun Mcmedal said 62 finalists were shortlisted from 224 entries for 21 categories, including Spokesperson of the Year Award.
Others are Outstanding Spokespersons in Financial Services, Technology, Corporate Communication, Political Communication, Multinational, International Relations, Civil Society, Legislature and Executive Arms.
The rest include professional excellence in Crisis Management, Military, Security Service, Public Sector (Federal and State levels), Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Young Spokesperson of the Year.
The panel assessed 224 nominees and picked the finalists based on objectivity, creativity, and productive communication campaigns. Some entries demonstrated originality and solutions to contemporary challenges, while others provided evidence of professionalism and campaign effectiveness.
The jury that will select the 21 winners is chaired by Prof Mabel Evwierhoma, with Mr Abdulrahman Abdulraheem as Secretary. Members are Prof Anthony Igyuve, Prof Saudat Abdulbaqi, Dr Arthur Martins-Aginam, Mallam Kabir Abdulsalam, and Mr Ishola Ayodele.
The awards will be presented during the National Spokespersons’ Summit in Abuja from March 25 to 28 with the theme “Change Narrative, Change Society”. Initiated by Spokespersons Digest in 2021, the 2024 ceremony will be the fourth.
