MC Secures Double Shortlist at Prolific North Champions Awards 2026

Marriott Communications is proud to share that we have received double recognition at the Prolific North Champions Awards 2026, with Founder and CEO, Samuel Marriott-Dowding, shortlisted for Young Entrepreneur of the Year, alongside a nomination for MCPR in the Not-For-Profit Campaign of the Year category.

The Prolific North Champions Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the North’s creative, digital, marketing and media industries, recognising both individual leadership and organisational excellence.

Samuel Marriott-Dowding’s nomination reflects a period of sustained growth and innovation for Marriott Communications, as our agency continues to expand our services, international reach, and influence across multiple sectors. Since our launch, Marriott Communications has built a reputation for delivering purpose-driven, intelligence-led communications that balance strategic clarity with creative execution.

In parallel, MCPR - a strategic partnership between Marriott Communications and cgPR - has secured its first award nomination for the North East International Festival PR campaign. The campaign focused on elevating the festival’s visibility and positioning through a targeted and high-impact PR strategy, combining media engagement, storytelling and stakeholder collaboration.

The dual shortlist highlights both individual leadership and the strength of collaborative delivery models, reinforcing Marriott Communications’ position as a forward-thinking agency operating at the intersection of strategy, creativity and purpose.