The PRWeek UK People & Places Awards 2026, which recognises outstanding workplaces and individuals in the communications industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has appointed two seasoned industry leaders as chairs of its judging panel.

Katy Stolliday and James Tang will guide the evaluation process ahead of the event’s early-bird entry deadline of 20 November.

Stolliday, who brings more than twenty years of leadership experience in corporate communications, noted that the awards offer “a unique platform to showcase how organisations put their culture and people at the heart of their strategy”.

Tang, a specialist in digital and integrated communications, welcomed the opportunity to “celebrate the exceptional talent and forward-thinking businesses that are shaping the future of our field”.

The People & Places Awards features multiple categories spanning individual achievement, team excellence and workplace culture—recognising, for example, agencies with outstanding employee engagement and in-house teams driving transformation.

An accompanying list, PRWeek People Stars 2026, will highlight emerging talent within the industry.

With the judging led by Stolliday and Tang, entrants are encouraged to submit their nominations early.

The organisers emphasise that leadership, innovation and positive workplace environments will form key criteria in the assessment process.