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5th ASEAN PR Excellence Awards 2025

The Institute of Public Relations Malaysia (IPRM), Malaysia’s national PR body, is proud to serve as the official representative for Malaysia in the upcoming prestigious 5th ASEAN PR Excellence Awards 2025.

All Malaysian submissions vying for the Awards must be processed and routed through IPRM to ensure compliance with the submission criteria.

About the 5th ASEAN PR Excellence Award 2025

The ASEAN PR Excellence Award is a biennial event that recognizes outstanding achievements in Public Relations spanning the ASEAN region. The Awards celebrate outstanding Public Relations professionals, agencies, campaigns, and projects that exemplify innovation, effectiveness and demonstrate social impact.

12 Key Categories:

  • Best PR Programme
  • Best PR Practitioner
  • Best PR Agency
  • Best PR Student
  • Best PR Educator
  • Best PR Publication
  • Best Digital PR Campaign
  • Best Internal Communications
  • Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme
  • Best Crisis Communication
  • Best Influencer Collaboration
  • Best Media Relations

For more details on award categories, judging criteria, and submission requirements, we encourage all interested parties to refer to the official ASEAN PR Network (APRN) website:

https://www.aseanprnetwork.org/the-5th-asean-pr-excellence-award

If you require any clarification or guidance regarding the submission process via IPRM, please do not hesitate to contact us. We at IPRM are happy to assist you throughout your application journey.

Submission Guidelines for Malaysia

All entries for the 5th ASEAN PR Excellence Award from Malaysia must be submitted via IPRM. Direct submissions to the ASEAN PR Network (APRN) will be disqualified.

Submission Process:

  1. Ensure your entry aligns with the Award categories as listed above.
  2. Complete all necessary documentation for your entry or entries.
  3. Entries must include a Cover Page (including the name of the organisation/agency/company, campaign title, and Award category) and a summary of no more than 1000 words (size A4, Times New Roman, font size 12). Submissions should be in Word or PDF format.
  4. For categories – Best PR Practitioner, Lifetime Achievement Award, and ASEAN Young Practitioner of the Year, please include a company/organisation logo and a campaign logo or portrait photo.
  5. Supporting documents (no more than 15 pages) should be uploaded separately in PDF format.
  6. Videos can be submitted via a YouTube link, with a maximum duration of 5 minutes.
  7. Submit your entries to the IPRM submission email: awards.iprm@gmail.com
  8. The Awards Board at IPRM will review and endorse eligible entries.
  9. Upon endorsement, IPRM will forward eligible submissions to APRN.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: 12 June 2025

Awards Ceremony: 7.7.25 @ Kuala Lumpur International PR Conference (KLIP 7, https://klipworld.com.my/)

Upon submission, you are encouraged to stay connected with the official APRN website for the latest updates and details of the Awards Ceremony. The announcement of shortlisted submissions will be made by the main awards organiser, that is APRN based in Jakarta.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, please feel free to contact us:

IPRM Submission Inquiries:

    • Email: org.my@gmail.com
    • WhatsApp:
      • + 60 16-369 4005 – Encik Zainal Izuddin, COO IPRM
      • +60 17-234 7256 – Encik Mohd Nur Najmi Nuji, MIPR (Council Member)
      • +60 18-378 0090 – Dr Wan Norbani, MIPR (Council Member)

Why Participate in the ASEAN PR Excellence Award?

  • Recognition Across ASEAN: The ASEAN PR Excellence Award highlights the best in public relations, offering visibility and opportunities for your work across the ASEAN region.
  • Build Your Reputation: Winning or being nominated showcases your leadership and badge of innovation in the PR field.
  • Networking Opportunities: Engage with leading PR professionals and organizations across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Why Submit Through IPRM?

  • Exclusivity: The ASEAN PR Network (APRN) only accepts submissions via the official national public relations body in each ASEAN country. For Malaysia, this is IPRM.
  • Adherence to Guidelines: By submitting through IPRM, you ensure that your entry complies with APRN’s submission guidelines, which mandate that all entries must be processed through the national PR body.
  • Official Channel: IPRM acts as the official channel for forwarding submissions to APRN, ensuring your submission meets all necessary criteria for the best chance at recognition at the regional level.