Around nine in 10 award nominations drafted by 1284 Communications were shortlisted or better over the last 12 months.

The Loughborough-based PR agency recorded 12 wins from 36 shortlisted nominations across a portfolio of entries written for itself and its clients.

In total, 1284 submitted 42 award nominations during 2025-26. They spanned regional and national business awards programmes across a host of sectors. 

Thirty-six of the 42 entries were shortlisted - a 85.7% success rate - with 12 entries going on to win. It represented a 33.3% conversion rate into shortlistings and a 28.6% overall win rate across all submissions.

1284 nominates clients across quality award events - meaning independently judged sector, Midlands and UK events. 

The outcome figures place 1284 comfortably above the UK industry benchmark for shortlisting - with the typical professional agency benchmark being 75-80%.

Managing Director George Oliver said: "We're proud of what we achieved with clients in the last awards season. Getting 10 wins from 16 shortlisted nominations shows the difference it makes to take your time to tell a compelling, evidence-led story. 

"Judges take notice. Awards provide a useful tool for building credibility and trust - and we welcome the opportunity help our clients realise that."

Last year’s nominations covered a diverse range of clients and sectors, from technology and cybersecurity to sports and business innovation - reflecting the breadth of industries 1284 works across from its base in Leicestershire.

Only six of 42 nominations did not progress to the shortlist stage.

1284 entered the CIPR Midlands PR Awards earlier this year and took home gold in all three categories - Small PR Agency of the Year, Best Use of AI and Rising Star. The company was also shortlisted in the national CIPR Excellence Awards for Small PR Agency of the Year.

1284 is continuing to support businesses looking to secure industry recognition for the first time, as well as established organisations seeking to build on previous success.

If you're looking to turn your achievements into award-winning submissions, get in touch with 1284 to see how we can support your next entry.