The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) has opened entry submissions for the MEPRA Awards 2026, marking a significant milestone as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary of advancing the communications profession across the region.
The awards ceremony will take place in Dubai on 26 November 2026, with over 600 industry leaders, agency representatives, in-house teams, and partners expected to attend. The event recognizes exceptional achievement in public relations and communications across the Middle East.
Enhanced Judging Process
The 2026 edition introduces structural improvements to strengthen the integrity of the awards. More than 100 senior industry professionals from across the region will serve on the diverse jury, with an independent adjudicator overseeing the process to review inconsistencies and ensure fairness.
Refined Evaluation Framework for MEPRA Awards 2026
Updated evaluation criteria have been implemented to encourage more strategic, impactful, and results-focused entries. Judges will apply a more structured scoring approach aligned with the new standards. Additionally, a redesigned trophy symbolizes the evolution of the awards and the future of regional communications.
Scope and Eligibility
The competition is open to students, freelancers, in-house teams, and agencies throughout the region. Submissions will be evaluated across a comprehensive range of categories covering various sectors, campaigns, and individual professional excellence.
Partnership and Support
MEPRA has secured support from several prominent organizations. Memac Ogilvy serves as Diamond Partner, Weber Shandwick as Gold Partner, and Bayer Middle East as Silver Partner. Category partner Telum Media supports the Best Use of Media Relations category for B2B, while First & Ten Productions, Burson, and Matrix Public Relations provide additional support.
Justin Kerr-Stevens, Chairman of MEPRA, stated: “The MEPRA Awards have spotlighted the individuals, teams, and campaigns shaping the Middle East’s communications landscape. Celebrating our 25-year milestone, we are proud to introduce enhancements that significantly strengthen the integrity, transparency, and prestige of the Awards. These changes reflect both the distance our industry has travelled and our ambitious outlook for its future.”
Complete details regarding categories, entry guidelines, and submission deadlines are available at mepra.org/awards.
