Cardiff-based Cowshed has been named the 海角视频’s best public relations consultancy.
The company took the consultancy of the year award at the Excellence Awards 2025 from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Up against some of the 海角视频’s largest and most well-known agencies, Cowshed came out on top for its consistent growth, progressive benefits, impressive client list and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
The PR and creative agency was founded by Vicki Spencer-Francis in 2014. With over 30 staff its clients are drawn from the private, third and public sectors.
Ms Spencer-Francis said: “In the first years of the agency, I would sit at home and watch the winners announced on Twitter, wondering if we would ever get there - and here we are.
“We don’t have the benefit of strong London agency connections and aren’t in the bubble of the London industry buzz, so it seemed unlikely we would ever win an award like this, but I’m so pleased that the work we do, the clients we support and the team we have surrounded ourselves with have been recognised. They are all exceptional.
“Personally, I’m delighted that a female-owned, independent agency from Cardiff has made it - representing Wales on the biggest stage in our industry.”
The CIPR judges said of Cowshed: “Clearly, work with meaning runs through this consultancy. The strategy and actions of this agency are exemplary, and its commitment to DEI and autism awareness sets a high benchmark for the industry. A worthy winner.”