Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka’s PR Wire wins Gold at PR World Awards 2019

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Sri Lanka’s PR Wire has won Gold at the 9th annual PR World Awards. PR Wire was able to secure the momentous Gold Award for the second time, with the first in 2015, and once again emerging victorious with close competitio­n from PR agencies which secured the Silver award and Bronze award, from Russia and USA respective­ly.

In 2015 there were three more Gold award winners from around the world, but this year was a special occasion where the judges selected only one deserving PR firm as the Gold award winner.

Judges from a broad spectrum of industry voices from around the world participat­ed and their average scores determined the 2019 award winners.

Winners will be honoured in San Francisco on Monday, October 28, 2019 during the annual SVUS Red Carpet Awards Ceremony Dinner in San Francisco attended by the finalists, winners, judges and industry peers.

PR Wire Founder and Managing Director Ashan Kumar said: “We are truly honoured to receive such an accolade and bring glory to our mother island. I am especially delighted that for a country like Sri Lanka at this stage, the award would add greater

value and recognitio­n. I would like to take a moment to dedicate this win to all our valued clients, media and especially my hard working and committed team and vendors who make our services truly amazing.”

“These are challengin­g times and what better time to innovate and add value than the present, through creating opportunit­ies in a highly competitiv­e market. This pinnacle award is a testament to the excellent work we do and the innovation within the industry with our commitment to bringing global best practices to Sri Lanka. We will continue to make an impact in all our offerings, services, and most importantl­y make an impact to our nation through excelling in perseveran­ce,” he added.

The coveted annual PR World Awards programme encompasse­s the world’s best in recognisin­g in-house profession­als and teams, and all agencies such as advertisin­g agencies, branding agencies, design agencies, direct marketing agencies, full service agencies, internet and digital agencies, marketing agencies, media planning and buying agencies, promotiona­l agencies, public relations agencies, social media agencies, start-up agency profession­als, teams, department­s, and achievemen­ts from all over the world.

PR Wire offers public relations consultati­on and services to meet the marketing communicat­ion needs that range from reaching mainstream media to engaging with new media. The consultanc­y helps organisati­ons meet their communicat­ions goals through strategic public relations.

PR Wire is an affiliate member of Edelman, the world’s largest public relations firm. The company offers a diverse range of public relations services, and digital public relations engagement­s through constant service research and developmen­t and innovation.

 ??  ?? From left: The PR Wire Team including Dumindu Priyadarsh­ana, Imalshi Chathurang­i, Vidura Handaragam­a, Lakshini Dahanayaka, Priyantha Welegedara, Imesha Thushani, Ashan Kumar, Nipuni Madumali, Sara Pathirana, Rishanya Suheinie, Dominic Perera, Hasitha Kekulawala and Mihi Perera
From left: The PR Wire Team including Dumindu Priyadarsh­ana, Imalshi Chathurang­i, Vidura Handaragam­a, Lakshini Dahanayaka, Priyantha Welegedara, Imesha Thushani, Ashan Kumar, Nipuni Madumali, Sara Pathirana, Rishanya Suheinie, Dominic Perera, Hasitha Kekulawala and Mihi Perera

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