The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially opened nominations for LaPRIGA 2025, the distinguished Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala & Awards, themed “Nox Excellentia: The Night of Excellence.”

With this announcement, the Selection Committee is inviting public relations professionals, communicators, agencies, institutions, media practitioners, and corporate bodies to actively submit entries across the various award categories.

 

Celebrating Distinction in PR Practice

As the Committee begins preparations for this milestone edition, LaPRIGA 2025 aims to celebrate exceptional achievements across Nigeria’s dynamic communications landscape. Accordingly, the awards will recognise excellence in diverse categories such as:
• 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

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Furthermore, each nominee must meet the established entry criteria, which include measurable outcomes, strategic creativity, ethical practice, and stakeholder impact.

To ensure transparency and clarity, detailed category definitions, eligibility requirements, and scoring rubrics are accessible on the official website — www.lagosnipr.com/lapriga — and at the Lagos NIPR Secretariat.

 

Deadline for Submission

Importantly, all nominations must be received on or before Friday, 28 November 2025. The Committee emphasises that late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Therefore, participants are encouraged to submit their entries early to avoid disqualification.

 

Step-by-Step Nomination Process

To simplify participation, the Selection Committee has outlined the following process:
• Fill out the online nomination form and submit.
• Alternatively, download the official nomination form from www.lagosnipr.com/lapriga.
• Complete the required information and attach supporting documentation such as campaign briefs, results, testimonials, and performance metrics.
• Submit a hard copy of the completed form to the Lagos NIPR Secretariat at 19 Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos.
• Note that each nominee may enter multiple categories where applicable, provided they meet the criteria for each.

 

Inspiring Excellence and Innovation

As LaPRIGA marks its 10th edition, the Selection Committee passionately encourages all eligible PR professionals, organisations, and media establishments to seize this unique opportunity to gain recognition for their contributions to Nigeria’s communication ecosystem.

Beyond celebrating winners, this year’s gala aims to further elevate the standards of excellence, creativity, integrity, and innovation in public relations practice.

For more information about award categories, nomination guidelines, or entry support, interested participants may contact the Awards Committee Secretary, Dr. Kehinde Oyesomi, at +234 803 462 8510, or the Committee Chairman, Chido Nwakanma, at +234 803 723 1111.

 

About LaPRIGA

Now celebrating its 10th edition, the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala & Awards (LaPRIGA) remains the flagship recognition platform of the Lagos State Chapter of the NIPR.

Over the years, it has consistently honoured outstanding professionals, driven innovation, raised ethical standards, and created a strong networking platform that highlights excellence and impact in public relations practice.

Signed:
Oguchukwu Okeke
Public Relations Officer, Lagos NIPR