The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for LaPRIGA 2025, the prestigious Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala & Awards themed, “Nox Excellentia: The Night of Excellence.” The Selection Committee invites public relations professionals, communicators, agencies, institutions, media practitioners and corporate bodies to submit entries for the award categories.
*Award Categories & Criteria*
LaPRIGA 2025 will recognise excellence across a wide spectrum of the public relations profession. Categories include, but are not limited to:
• PR Agency of the Year
• Public Sector PR Campaign of the Year
• Private Sector PR Campaign of the Year
• Excellence in Crisis & Issues Management
• Rising Star (Young PR Professional of the Year)
• Media Excellence (PR Journalist of the Year)
• Corporate Communication Professional of the Year
• Excellence in Entertainment PR
• Best Use of Technology in PR
• Internal Communications Campaign
• Community Relations Excellence
• Best in Insight-Driven Communication
• Most Influential PR Professional
• Evergreen / Lifetime Achievement
• Best in Education & Research Communications
Each nominee must satisfy the published entry criteria, including measurable outcomes, strategic creativity, ethical practice and stakeholder impact. Detailed category definitions, eligibility conditions and scoring rubrics are available on our official website at www.lagosnipr.com/lapriga and via the State Chapter Secretariat.
*Nomination Deadline*
All nominations must be submitted on or before Friday, 28 November 2025. Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.
*How to Nominate*
• Fill the nomination google form and submit
• Download the official nomination form from www. website at lagosnipr.com/lapriga
• Complete required information and provide supporting documentation (campaign briefs, results, testimonials, metrics)
• Submit hard copy to the Lagos NIPR Secretariat, 19 Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos
• Each nominee can be submitted for multiple categories (where applicable), but must meet the criteria for each.
*Call to Action*
The Selection Committee encourages all qualified PR professionals, organisations and media practitioners/houses to take advantage of this opportunity to be recognised for their impactful work in Nigeria’s communications landscape. As we celebrate a decade of LaPRIGA, let us raise the bar for excellence, creativity, integrity and innovation in public relations practice.
For more information about categories, nomination guidelines, or entry support, contact the Awards Committee’s Secretary, kehinde Oyesomi, PhD on +234 803 462 8510 or the Committee Chairman, Chido Nwakanma on +234 803 723 1111.
*About LaPRIGA*
Now in its 10th edition, LaPRIGA (Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala & Awards) is the flagship awards programme of the Lagos State Chapter of NIPR. It honours outstanding contributions to the PR profession, fosters innovation, uplifts standards and provides a platform for networking, recognition, and impact.
