IMPR Announces Jury and Categories for 2026 NSAwards

The IMPR (Imag Merchant Promotions) has unveiled the jury and categories for the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards (NSAward), which is set to be the 6th edition of this prestigious event. The awards aim to recognize excellence in strategic communication across various sectors, including corporate and public sectors, digital communication, and media relations.

The event will feature 15 competitive categories, divided into 10 professional excellence awards and 5 individual distinct awards. Categories include Corporate Communication, Employee Relations, Public Affairs, and Crisis Management, among others.

The jury panel, chaired by Prof. Saudat Abdulbaqi, includes members such as Mr. Abdulrahman Abdulraheem and Dr. Kabir Lawanti. The awards are endorsed by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the Nigeria Union of Journalists, and entries are open to corporate spokespersons, government information officers, and scholars.

The awards aim to set benchmarks for professionalism and innovation within the communication industry.