Strike Communications has been shortlisted for two national awards in the CIPR Excellence Awards 2026 and an award in the PRCA DARE Awards 2026, marking a standout moment for the Bristol-based agency.

For the CIPR Excellence Awards ,the team is in the running for Small PR Consultancy of the Year, a category that recognises high-performing agencies delivering exceptional client work, business growth and industry impact. Strike has also been shortlisted for Low Budget Campaign of the Year at the CIPR Excellence Awards and Low Budget Campaign in the PRCA DARE Awards for its Bring Turner Home campaign, delivered in partnership with Bristol Museum & Art Gallery last summer.

Run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the Excellence Awards are among the most respected in the industry, celebrating campaigns, teams and individuals that have made a genuine difference – from shifting perceptions to delivering measurable, meaningful results.

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) DARE Awards brings more top-tier recognition, celebrating the best PR and communications professionals across the UK, with winners determined by a panel of highly respected industry experts.

The shortlisting comes after three years of strong growth for Strike and it’s most successful year to date last year – the result of its clear strategy on providing values-led strategic consultancy with creative, high-impact campaigns.

The Bring Turner Home campaign captured national attention by rallying public and media support around Bristol Museum’s ambitious bid to bring J.M.W. Turner’s The Rising Squall masterpiece back to the city. Delivered on a modest budget, the campaign demonstrated how strategy, cultural insight and compelling storytelling can drive significant reach and engagement.

Strike’s founder and managing director, Catherine Frankpitt, said: “Being recognised nationally for both our agency performance and our campaign work highlights the breadth and impact of Strike’s work. Seeing our name alongside some big names in the industry and long-established London agencies is real validation for how far we’ve come in the last couple of years. This is real recognition to the Strike team, all of whom put their heart and soul into ensuring we deliver for our clients and remain true to our mission of delivering positive social impact through our work.”

The winners of the CIPR Excellence Awards will be announced at a ceremony in London on 1 July 2026, with the PRCA DARE Awards announced in Bristol on 1 June 2026.