Walsh Public Relations has been shortlisted in three categories in the Awards for Excellence in PR 2009. The three award categories are; Corporate Commuinications; Consumer Public Relations (under €30k budget) and Consumer Public Relations (over €30k budget). In total, 48 projects have been shortlisted to receive awards, across 12 different categories. Of the twenty consultancies to receive nominations only six have received multiple nominations. Walsh Public Relations is the only independent consultancy to be shortlisted for three or more awards. Such an achivement showcases the best of what the company has to offer and highlights the true value of its professional communication. Now in its 16th year, the annual awards for excellence have proven to be very beneficial in raising professional standards across the industry as a whole. Walsh Public Relations has won 12 awards since the awards were inaugurated. The 2009 awards which will be presented on Friday 26 June in Dublin’s Conrad Hotel are hosted by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, Public Relations Consultants Association Ireland and Chartered institute of Public Relations.