Johannesburg: The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has bagged a Gold PRISM Award for the “2024 Elections Reputation Management and Public Relations Strategies in the Public Sector”.

According to South African Government News Agency, the coveted award, presented at the prestigious 25th PRISM Awards ceremony over the past weekend, recognises the Commission’s continued efforts to strengthen public trust and uphold its reputation as an independent and credible election management body.

‘This recognition is a testament to the impactful communication work undertaken to promote transparency, integrity and confidence in the electoral process,’ said Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo. The winning entry was submitted by Magna Carta, the Commission’s communications partner.

The Commission has extended its appreciation to all teams and partners, whose dedication and professionalism contributed to the enhancement of its public image in the country and abroad.

The annual awards, hosted by the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa, celebrate exceptional public relations and communication campaigns.