Recognising outstanding achievements for a fourth year, the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards shortlist has been decided by our panel of experts. The campaigns were selected on their ability to display excellence in internal communications, employee engagement and internal comms strategy.

Despite the difficulties of the pandemic and the changing nature of the work environment, employees still remain one of the most important audiences for corporate communications teams – perhaps now so more than ever. The benefits of engaging appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders cannot be underestimated, not least to the impact on the bottom line.

The Internal Communications and Engagement Awards 2022 will, once again, celebrate those organisations that have mastered the art of internal comms. Following a thorough judging process in which there was lively debate, this year’s shortlist can now be announced.

The NHS Oxford University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust has received the highest number of nominations. It has been shortlisted in four categories, including ‘Best use of social media,’ ‘Best internal publication: Print,’ ‘Best internal publication: Digital,’ and ‘Best internal communications during the Covid-19 pandemic.’ Meanwhile, Volvo Cars and Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Colt and Anglo American will be looking to win big on the night, with all receiving three nominations.

The ceremony for the 2022 awards will take place on 6 July at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London. To join the celebration, reserve a table here.

The full shortlist is as follows:

Best Internal communications campaign
Atos
Johnnie Walker and Smarts
National Grid and Ruder Finn
Shell plc
Stonewater and Top Banana
Volvo Cars and Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Best communication of change or business transformation
Colt Technology Services
NBC Universal
No7 Beauty Company and Allman Communication Ltd
Shell plc – Simplication project
Wilko (Logistics) and Enthuse Communications

Best internal communications campaign across multiple markets
Colt Technology Services
Johnnie Walker and Smarts
Marel and Radley Yeldar
Philip Morris International

Best alignment of internal communications with external messaging
Amare Medical Network and Unily
a.s.r and PROOF
HSBC and Bladonmore
Poste Italiane
Volvo Cars and Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Best use of content
Anglo American
JTI and Ignis
Lloyds Banking Group
McDonald’s and blue goose

Best use of storytelling
Citrix and The Why Agency
GN Hearing and Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Stonewater and Top Banana
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
Tarkett and Brunswick Creative

Best ongoing commitment to internal communications
Certas Energy UK and We Are Brass Tacks ltd
JTI and Ignis
Paysafe
Phoenix Group and Words&Pictures

Best use of mobile or apps
Coats
Post Italiane
Verizon

Best intranet
Entain plc and United Culture and Content Formula
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and Interact Software
Philip Morris International - Delivering a smoke-free future
Voyage Care and Interact Software

Best use of audio
Anglo American

Best use of social media
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Place for People
Travelport

Best use of video and animation
British Red Cross
Citizen
DRPG
Edrington and Brunswick Creative
Karbon Homes

Best event
Arm
AXA and MSL UK
Citizens Advice
Citrix and The Why Agency
Department for Work and Pensions
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK

Best internal publication: Print
Albert Heijn and PROOF
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Glenmorangie Company Ltd

Best internal publication: Digital
Honda and Words&Pictures
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Glenmorangie Company Ltd
White & Case and Sequel Group

Best innovation
Miller Insurance
NBC Universal

Best internal communications from the energy and utilities sector
OVO Energy and Sequel Group

Best internal communications from the financial services sector
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego

Best internal communications from the FMCG sector
Nespresso SA and Sequel Group

Best internal communications from the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector
GN Hearing and Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Best internal communications from the industrial and basic materials sector
Aggregate Industries

Best internal communications from the professional services sector
DAC Beachcroft

Best internal communications from the property, construction and facilities management sector
Places for People

Best internal communications from the public sector
Audit Scotland
Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service
Ministry of justice

Best internal communications from the sports, travel, leisure and tourism sector
McLaren Racing and Chatter Communications
TUI Group and MSL UK

Best internal communications from the technology, media and telecommunications sector
Rackspace Technology
RELX

Best internal communications from the transport and logistics sector
Volvo Cars and Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Best internal communications during the Covid-19 pandemic
Anglo American
Colt Technology Services
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Paysafe
Places for People
Publicis Sapient

The winners of ‘CIPR Insider Internal Communicator of the year’, ‘CIPR Inside Business Leader of the year’, and the prestigious ‘Grand prix’ will also be revealed at the awards evening on 6 July 2022.