23 October 2017
Mackle Communications awarded Gold for CIPR Outstanding Independent PR Practitioner 2017.
A boutique PR consultancy established by a local business woman, has won the top award for Public Relations at the Northern Ireland Pride Awards 2017. Moy native Maurica Mackle owner of Mackle Communications, won a Gold Award from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, in the category of ‘Outstanding Independent PR Practitioner’. The Awards ceremony, which was held at the Culloden hotel celebrates the best in professional practise within the field of Public Relations.
The PRide Awards recognise professionals within the Public Relations industry across Northern Ireland, and are highly contested. The award for Outstanding Independent PR Practitioner is awarded for the high quality professional work and expertise delivered by an individual practitioner for their clients and industry. The award was presented by Sarah Hall, President-Elect of the CIPR.
Commenting on Mackle Communications entry for the awards, judges said;
“This was a highly contested category. Maurica is a proud member of the CIPR who has put values and ethics into practise in the everyday running of this successful business. Solid year on year growth is the reward for this PR professional.”
Since starting her business in 2015, Maurica now delivers consultancy advice to a broad range of clients in the public, private and charity sectors across Ireland and further afield. Earlier this year she became a Chartered PR Practitioner, and in 2016 was made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Prior to setting up her business, Maurica was a Ministerial advisor in the Welsh Government, having previously worked for National Trust, and Omagh District Council.