Springboard Communications has been named PRCA Agency of the Year at the 2025 Spotlight Awards for Excellence in Communications.
It is the second time the independent communications agency has been recognised with the national award, having previously won it in 2023.
The PRCA awarded Springboard Communications or its people-first approach, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to purpose-led growth. Judges also commended the agency’s B Corp certification and dedication to innovation.
The agency's client manager, Chloe Kavanagh, also took home the Rising Star award for her achievements in digital strategy and client leadership, along with her forward-thinking vision for the communications profession.
“Winning PRCA Agency of the Year once was an incredible honour — winning it twice is truly special." said Susie Horgan, founder and managing director of Springboard Communications.
"It reflects the commitment and ingenuity our team brings to every project. Over the past year, we’ve evolved our model, deepened client partnerships and helped shape a more purposeful future for communications.
"I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and grateful to our clients for their continued trust.”
The Spotlight Awards are intended the celebrate innovation, creativity, and strategic excellence in Irish communications and are open to agencies, sole traders and in-house PR teams working in partnership.
Springboard Communications recently launched its e-book, Beyond Buzzwords: Authentic Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainability, and its new sustainability Decoder Framework.
Last year, Springboard Communications achieved B Corp Certification, making it one of only three Irish PR agencies to hold the accreditation.
Its growing portfolio of Green Transition clients now represents the agency’s second-largest sector.
The company also launched the second edition of its Internal Communications in Ireland Report in 2024, now a widely used resource across sectors.
Speaking on being named Rising Star, Kavanagh said: “This is such an honour. It means a lot to be recognised for work I genuinely love doing.
"I’m passionate about pushing what digital and strategic communications can achieve, and excited to help shape how we, as an industry, embrace evolving digital platforms with creativity, responsibility, and clarity.
"Springboard is a team that really believes in communications as a force for good — and I’m proud to be part of its future.”
Photo: Pictured centre is managing director at Springboard Communications, Susie Horgan with (l-r) Anthony Malone, Chloe Kavanagh, Ciara Flaherty, Sarah Horgan and Maria Tracey. (Pic: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland)
