Holbrook-based agency Genesis PR has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy title at this year’s national Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Excellence Awards.

More than 600 PR agencies, teams and individuals entered the awards this year, with the winners due to be announced at London’s Old Billingsgate on Wednesday, June 3.

Genesis director Penny Arbuthnot said: “We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for the award which recognises the sector-leading PR work we are doing at a national level.

“It’s also a true testament to the hard work our team puts in to achieve the best results for our clients.”

Paul Mylrea, co-chair of the CIPR Excellence Awards judges, said: “Everyone who has made this year’s shortlist should feel extremely proud of getting this far.

“The standard of entries continues to improve year on year, demonstrating an increasingly vibrant public relations profession.”