Rising Star PR Professional of the Year 2026
Sarah Puttock, People's Partnership collects the award from Sophie Downes, Assistant Editor, Citywire and Awards host Maisie Adam.
Winner
Sarah Puttock, People's Partnership
The initial judging round and journalist vote that followed both marked Sarah as a clear winner.
“Sarah has clearly made a big impact in a short time in a notoriously crowded market,” observed one judge, “her contact list is impressive”.
A second judge noted Sarah’s “increases in media coverage, output and productivity” and “pro-active approach to engaging journalists”. “Definitely a rising star!” proclaimed another judge.
Shortlist:
Sophie Barber, Finder
Crofton Bonney, Square 1 Media
Kirsty Cantwell, Plum
Amelia Duck, OneFamily
Frances McNab, Rathbones
Beth Meyer, Aviva
Sarah Puttock, People's Partnership
Gloria Teichmann, TopCashback
Elisha Wijesekera, VCCP Roar