??Winners Revealed for the 2023 Davos Communications Awards

The?2023 Davos Communications Awards ?recognized a significant number of Ukrainian and Brazilian remarkable accomplishments in the field of communications.?Organized by the?World Communications Forum Association, the annual awards celebrated outstanding achievements in public relations and communications globally during a prestigious online ceremony. This year's competition attracted?95 entries from 20 countries, with a diverse range of participants, including PR professionals, agencies, in-house teams, and organizations spanning all continents and sectors.?All winners can be seen?here ?and the ceremony video can be watched soon?here .?

Entries were received in?32 categories?from?Austria, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Hungary, India, Lithuania, Malaysia, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.

Maxim Behar, President of the World Communications Forum Association, expressed his enthusiasm for the diverse and impactful work showcased at the Awards: “These awards represent a global celebration of innovation, creativity, and excellence in the field of public relations and communications. The impressive entries from around the world highlight the evolving landscape of our industry and the crucial role it plays in shaping narratives and fostering connections across borders.”

“This year's entries have truly set a remarkable standard, offering nothing but excellence in the field of communications. We've witnessed campaigns that not only met but exceeded industry benchmarks, demonstrating a keen understanding of the ever-changing communications landscape”,?said the Jury Chair Arun Sudhaman, CEO & Editor-in-Chief at PRovoke Media.

The ceremony began with the announcement of winners in four special categories, reflecting the most interest and high-volume quality entries, with three winners in each category – gold, silver, and bronze.

Best Leader in Public Relations and Communications ? Gold Winner: Viroslava Novosylna, CEO & Founder, SLOVA Tech PR ? Silver Winner: Chhavi Lekha, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Brand Reputation, ? Bronze Winner: Ana María Campos, Communications Leader, Latam Intersect PR for Peru/ Latin America

??PR Consultancy of the Year ? Gold Winner: Latam Intersect PR ? Silver Winner: Djembe Consultants ? Bronze Winner: 4CO

?? Digital Agency of the Year ? Gold Winner: Kyiv City Council ? Silver Winner: DOST Digital Innovations Center ? Bronze Winner: Sherlock Communications

?? Excellence in Communications Response to Russia’s Invasion ? Gold Winner: Kyiv City Council ? Silver Winner: Nova Post ? Bronze Winner: PR Army

In addition to these special categories, 28 other categories recognized outstanding entries, including new categories focusing on current industry trends and digital innovations.

? B2B Communications Campaign Winner: Effectivo Communications Ltd.

? Best Content Marketing Campaign Winner: Sherlock Communications

? Best Corporate Affairs Winner: ELES

? Best Crisis Communications Leader Winner: Katja Fa?ink, Chief Communications Officer, ELES

? Best CSR or ESG Winner: PRAIS Corporate Communications

? Best Digital or Social Media Campaign Winner: RADA Public Relations

? Best Influencer Marketing Campaign Winner: KWT Global

? Best Internal Communications Campaign Winner: Nova Post

? Best Lifestyle Campaign Winner: Effectivo Communications Ltd.

? Best Marketing Communications Campaign Winner: Bombela Concession Company

? Best Public Relations Campaign Winner: Nova Post

? Best Use of Brand Winner: DTEK Renewables

? Best use of SEO Winner: Sherlock Communications

?Communications in the Age of Crypto Winner: WhiteBIT / Gagarin Show

? Employer Branding Campaign Winner: 4CO

? Engage for Change Campaign Winner: Menasse & Menasse-Eibensteiner Kommunikation

? Global Communication Campaign Winner: bzBee Consult Sdn bhd

? Health & Wellness Campaign Winner: PRAIS Corporate Communications

? Inclusive Marketing Campaign Winner: Marco Agency

? In-house Team of the Year Winner: Aditya Birla Group

? Instagram Campaign Winner: BGI Genomics Co., Ltd

? Metaverse & VR Project Winner: Latam Intersect PR

? Outstanding Freelancer of the Year Winner: Catherine Fisette, Founder & Principal, Les Incorrigibles

? PR Rising Star Winner: Lívia Gammardella, Digital Planning and Strategy Coordinator, Latam Intersect PR

? PR Silver Star Winner: Didier Lagae, CEO & Founder, MARCO Agency

? Special Event Winner: DTEK Renewables

? TikTok Campaign Winner: KWT Global

? Viral Post of the Year Winner: Nova Post

The ceremony kicked off with a keynote presentation from the?WCFA President Maxim Behar?and the?Jury Chair Arun Sudhaman, CEO & Editor-in-Chief at PRovoke Media, who revealed the winners. The creative efforts of PR experts and professional teams all over the world were evaluated by?14 expert judges ?– PR practitioners and senior industry leaders from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North America and Latin America.

Partners of the Awards were PR Newswire – a part of Cision Group Ltd. and O’Dwyer’s Public Relations News.

The President Maxim Behar also announced the Association’s upcoming projects – the Davos Communications Summit 2024 in April and the new monthly WCFA PR Master Classes and Webinars, which will be announced soon on www.wcfaglobal.com

For more information, visit?www.davosawards.com