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Public Relations Association of Uganda celebrates 50th anniversary
The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) held its 10th Excellence Awards at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja on October 23, 2026, marking the organization’s Golden Jubilee. The event recognized various communication professionals, agencies, and organizations for excellence in strategic communication and campaign management.
Pearl Bank was a major recipient, winning the inaugural PR Crown Jewel Award—a judges' choice distinction—for its rebranding from PostBank Uganda to Pearl Bank. The bank also secured the Corporate Storytellers Award, the Media Relations Gold Standard Award, and the Impact Beyond Profit Award.
Other notable winners included Burson, named PR Powerhouse of the Year; Lynn Nansirumbi, named PR Rising Star; Uganda Breweries Limited, which won the Policy and Persuasion Award; and TotalEnergies EP Uganda, which received the Culture Champions Award. Airtel Uganda won the Reputation Champions Award, while the Uganda Red Cross Society received the Heart and Purpose Award.
During the ceremony, PRAU President Irene Nakasiita honored the association’s founder, the late James R. Mutabaazi. The event was attended by Chief Guest Alhaji Osman Noor Ahmed, the Second Deputy Prime Minister for Obwa Kyabazinga Bwa Busoga.
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Alhaji Osman Noor Ahmed · Irene Nakasiita · Jinja · Pearl Bank · Public Relations Association of Uganda
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- [● 2 SOURCES] James R. Mutabaazi founded the association in 1976. ubc.go.ug · voiceofkigezi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026. entebbenews.net · ubc.go.ug · voiceofkigezi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lynn Nansirumbi was named PR Rising Star. entebbenews.net · ubc.go.ug
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pearl Bank won the inaugural PR Crown Jewel Award. ubc.go.ug · voiceofkigezi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 10th PRAU Excellence Awards were held at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja on October 23, 2026. entebbenews.net · ubc.go.ug · voiceofkigezi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Uganda Breweries Limited won the Policy and Persuasion Award. entebbenews.net · ubc.go.ug
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pearl Bank received the Corporate Storytellers Award, Media Relations Gold Standard Award, and Impact Beyond Profit Award. entebbenews.net · ubc.go.ug · voiceofkigezi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Burson was named PR Powerhouse of the Year. entebbenews.net · ubc.go.ug