Third international award shortlist in three years for Viva

The agency is one of only eight shortlisted in the Small PR Consultancy of the Year category at the international CIPR Excellence Awards, which are being held in London in June. 

Viva is the only agency on the shortlist representing the North of England, with five London-based agencies, one based in Northamptonshire and one Scottish agency making up the list of nominees.

Viva was awarded the Mark of Excellence in this category in 2022 – agency founder and MD, Tony Garner, is hoping to go one better this time around. 

“Making the CIPR Excellence Awards shortlist for the third year in a row is a huge deal to us – these awards cover the whole globe and showcase the best talent in our industry.

“Coming home with the Mark of Excellence was just incredible two years ago – we travelled down to London in hope rather than expectation. I really hope we can scoop the top prize this time, especially as we not only have a great story of transformation and growth to share, we’ve also just become an Employee Ownership Trust, and I’ve welcomed Lisa Woodhouse and Lucie Rohani to the Viva board.

“Being shortlisted is already a brilliant achievement for us, but success at the CIPR Excellence Awards would be the best way to celebrate this key point in our journey.”