The final shortlist for this year’s Internal Communications and Engagement Awards has been revealed following meticulous consideration from our expert panel of judges.

Now in its sixth year of celebrating creative excellence in internal communications and employee engagement, the shortlist for the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards 2024 has been revealed. Our panel of experts has worked tirelessly to whittle down an incredible calibre of entries into the final shortlist for this year's awards. Those that have been chosen represent some of the most impressive work that has been delivered across a wide breath of industries, making for a highly competitive contest this year. 

The Internal Communications and Engagement Awards demonstrates how the sector continues to meet challenges with creative flair and innovation. Andrew Thomas, Founder and publisher of Communicate magazine, says: “Each year, I am blown away by the calibre of entries we receive, which just gets more and more impressive.

"Those who have been shortlisted truly set the benchmark for excellence in internal comms. A huge congratulations to every team and company that has been shortlisted!”

This year, the programme introduces exciting new categories including 'Best communication of corporate culture' and 'Best DE&I initiative' and, to our special recognition categories, 'One to watch.'

The winners of the the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards 2024 will be celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony taking place on 11 June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. You can book your place here or by contacting Gracie.

The 2024 shortlist for the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards is as follows: 

CAMPAIGNS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Best internal communications campaign: Large business under 10,000 employees
Arm
CFA Institute and H&H
LRQA
Sopra Steria
Travelport
Viridor and We Are Brass Tacks

Best internal communications campaign: Large business over 10,000 employees
Arcadis and FGS Global
Aviva
Bupa and Altadicta
Deloitte
Moody's
Sage

Best communication of change or business transformation
Amcor and The Culture Club
Colt
GreenSquareAccord
The Phoenix Group
VeloBank 
Yorkshire Water and WPA Pinfold

Best internal communications campaign across multiple markets
Bird & Bird and 106 Communications
Philip Morris International – BTRMe
Philip Morris International – Perception of the Global Digital Consumer Engagement Program
Sage
Unilever and MGA

Best alignment of internal communications with external messaging
Avanti Communications and THREESIXTY
Colt and The Team
Travelport

PROCESS

Best use of data
Flutter UK&I and Chatter Communications
Sage

Best use of content
Philip Morris International – Inside IT Webcast Series
Philip Morris International – The Pod Campaign
Sopra Steria

Best use of storytelling
Biffa and We Are Brass Tacks
Cloud Software Group and The Why Agency Ltd.
Colt
phs Group
Unilever and MGA

Best evaluation process of internal communications
Arriva Rail London and 106 Communications

Best ongoing commitment to internal communications
Arriva Rail London and 106 Communications
Irwin Mitchell
Regional Jet Center and La Plume Media
Royal Mail and Linney
Viridor and We Are Brass Tacks

OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES

Best use of mobile or apps
Aggregate Industries
Sevita and Oak Engage

Best intranet
Blake Morgan LLP
Philip Morris International
Sevita and Oak Engage

Best use of audio
Colt
Philip Morris International – IT DRIVE Podcast
Philip Morris International – The Pod Campaign

Best use of video and animation
Anglo American and H&H
Aviva and Sequel Group
Biffa and We Are Brass Tacks
CGI and LEAP Create
Unilever and MGA

Best event
Arm
Dunelm and Meet & Potato
IBM and The Team
Quantexa and Tonic
Sage
Travelport and The Culture Club

Best internal publication: Print
Boskalis
Glenmorangie
GLS Netherlands and La Plume Media
Royal Mail and Linney

Best internal publication: Digital
AB Agri
An Garda Síochána
Glenmorangie
Gowling WLG

CULTURE AND PURPOSE

Best communication of corporate culture
Bird & Bird and 106 Communications
BNP Paribas Bank Polska SA
JTI and Ignis
Northern Powergrid and WPA Pinfold
Places for People
VeloBank 

Best DE&I initiative
Aggregate Industries
CGI and LEAP Create
IAG Cargo and Something Big
JTI and Ignis
Philip Morris International – PMI IT Women in Tech Community
The Police Uplift Programme and Blue Goose

Best engagement of corporate purpose
Bridgestone EMIA and Sequel Group
Maxeon Solar Technologies and Hill+Knowlton

SECTOR

Best internal communications by a charity, NGO or NFP
GreenSquareAccord
Karbon Homes
Places for People

Best internal communications from the education and public sector
An Garda Síochána
The Policy Profession Unit and Connect Internet Solutions Ltd
University of East London – Royal Docks Innovation and Enterprise 125th Anniversary Summer Festival

Best internal communications from the energy and utilities sector
Biffa and We Are Brass Tacks
Northern Powergrid and WPA Pinfold
So Energy
Viridor and We Are Brass Tacks
Yorkshire Water and WPA Pinfold

Best internal communications from the financial services sector
Aviva
The Phoenix Group

Best internal communications from the FMCG, food and beverage sector
Glenmorangie
JTI and Ignis
Unilever and MGA

Best internal communications from the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector
Bupa and Altadicta
Cygnet Health
Sevita and Oak Engage

Best internal communications from the manufacturing, agricultural, engineering and basic materials sector
AB Agri
Aggregate Industries
Amcor and The Culture Club
Bentley Motors
Maxeon Solar Technologies and Hill+Knowlton

Best internal communications from the professional services sector
Arcadis and FGS Global
Blake Morgan LLP
Deloitte

Best internal communications from the property, construction and facilities management sector
phs Group

Best internal communications from the retail sector
Dunelm and Meet & Potato
Poundland and Meet & Potato

Best internal communications from the technology, media and telecommunications sector
Arm
Product Madness and 71 Consulting
Quantexa and Tonic
Sage
Virgin Media O2 and Chatter Communications

Best internal communications from the transport and logistics sector
Arriva Rail London and 106 Communications
Bridgestone EMIA and Sequel Group
IAG Cargo and Something Big
Royal Mail and Linney

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

One to watch
Rachel MacManus – Cygnet Health
Meghan O'Neil – So Energy
Nic Slack – Irwin Mitchell

Internal communicator of the year
Carly Murray – The Surgery
Rhianne Sarna – Colt
Shoshana Whybrow – Sage

Internal communications team of the year
Deloitte
Places for People
Sage

There is no shortlist for the Grand prix. Everyone shortlisted is eligible and the winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on 11 June 2024.