Independent Impact 50 Award Entry Form

These awards are different. Why? Because we are not looking only for evidence of how good a particular campaign was or how profitable your business is.

To be clear, both of those things might form part of your submission. However, we are asking you to think more broadly about what you do – and how you do it – and to provide evidence of your INFLUENCE, IMPACT, COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTION. In other words, how has your work has changed things for all those you work with – be it clients, partners or the PR profession as a whole?

How you describe, capture and quantify the mark that you make is up to you, but ultimately this is about showcasing your overall impact. The questions in the entry form are searching, but not difficult. You may just find that developing your answers could make you think differently about how you portray yourself to the market and to prospective clients!

Questions 1-15 will NOT be scored by the judges. They will provide anonymised data on - and insights into - life as an independent, which we will share as part of the Independent Impact 50 awards process.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

To save your entry as you go, click the SAVE button at the bottom of the form and choose “Skip Create an Account” which will then email you a link to your draft.

1. Name of Entrant*

First NameLast Name

2. Email*

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3. Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

4. Name of entrant’s business*

5. Total years in PR and communications*

6. Total years as an independent practitioner:*

7. Are you currently a member of any professional body in your sector?*

YesNo

8. If so, which one(s) (tick all that apply)?*

9. In which sectors do you do significant amounts of client work?*

Private SectorPublic SectorThird Sector

11. What would you say are the three characteristics essential to surviving and thriving as an independent practitioner?*

10. What are the top 3 reasons for you becoming an independent practitioner?*

12. What is one piece of advice you'd have for anyone thinking of becoming an independent practitioner? Please provide an answer of up to 225 characters, as you would like it to appear in the winners’ ‘brochure’, should you be successful.*

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13. Please provide a biography of up to 1,300 characters, as you would like it to appear in the winners’ ‘brochure’, should you be successful.*

0/1300

Statement of truth: Please confirm that all the information provided in your entry is truthful and factually accurate.*

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To save your entry as you go, click the SAVE button at the bottom of the form and choose “Skip Create an Account” which will then email you a link to your draft.

These are the seven questions which WILL be scored by the judges and determine entrants' inclusion in the 2026 Independent Impact 50 list.

You can provide your own evidence and/or offer evidence from clients and/or industry colleagues. Evidence can be from specific campaigns, your overall client advisory, your industry contribution and/or your commitment to professional development.

Let’s start with CLIENT ORGANISATIONAL/BUSINESS OUTCOMES … The advice I have provided to my clients has had a demonstrable impact on their organisational and business outcomes (provide supporting evidence/testimonials up to 1,500 characters)*

0/1500

Turning to the STANDING OF PR IN CLIENT ORGANSATIONS … As a result of my advice, my clients are better placed to assert the importance and value of professional PR practice in their organisation, more strategic in their approach and better aligned to the highest standards of professional practice (provide supporting evidence/ testimonials up to 1,500 characters)*

0/1500

Now let’s look at ENHANCING CLIENTS’ PR SKILLS, CAPABILITIES AND CONFIDENCE … I have helped my clients’ teams to develop their PR and communication skills, capabilities and confidence – either through training, coaching or mentoring (provide supporting evidence/testimonials up to 1,500 characters)*

0/1500

Tell us about your CONTRIBUTION TO PR INDUSTRY DIVERSITY … I have helped my clients and/or the industry more broadly to consider and embrace best practice in D, E & I – whether in their capabilities, recruitment, training, campaign outputs, attitudes or overall approach (provide supporting evidence/testimonials up to 1,500 characters)*

0/1500

How about your INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT? … I can demonstrate a track-record of active involvement (voluntary or paid) in the work of professional bodies, industry associations, campaign organisations or the industry more broadly (provide supporting evidence/testimonials up to 1,500 characters)*

0/1500

Now tell us about your CONTRIBUTION TO PR’S EVOLUTION AND STANDING … I can demonstrate a body of work and contribution outside client assignments which actively supports the evolution of strategic communication best practice, elevates PR’s status as a key driver of organisational success and/or drives the adoption of professional standards (provide supporting evidence/testimonials up to 1,500 characters) *

0/1500

Finally, let’s look at your COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT … Beyond my client work, I can demonstrate an active commitment to training, coaching, mentoring and learning & development, in a way that supports industry evolution, and the ‘baton pass’ to the next generation of PR practitioners (provide supporting evidence/ testimonials up to 1,500 characters)

0/1500

(You can only submit your entry form once the £50 entry fee has been paid)*

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To save your entry as you go, click the SAVE button at the bottom of the form and choose “Skip Create an Account” which will then email you a link to your draft

Entry Form

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Section 1: Life as an independent (non-scoring questions)

Section 2: Influence, Impact, Commitment and Contributions (Scoring Questions)

Entry Fee