Barley Communications has been shortlisted for two Better Society Awards, recognising our work in strategic communications and public affairs.
We are proud to be named finalists for Consultancy of the Year, a title we were honoured to win in 2025. To be shortlisted again reflects the consistency of our impact and the trust our clients place in us to deliver communications that drive change.
We have also been shortlisted for the Communication and Education Award for our launch of Oceana UK’s Deep Declinereport. The campaign translated complex scientific evidence about the state of UK seas into a clear, compelling public narrative. Through a focused media strategy, targeted stakeholder engagement and accessible messaging, the launch helped elevate ocean recovery on the national agenda.
Barley Communications has been shortlisted for two Better Society Awards, recognising our work in strategic communications and public affairs.
We are proud to be named finalists for Consultancy of the Year, having won the category in 2025. To be shortlisted again reflects the strength and consistency of our consultancy offer and the impact we deliver for clients across policy, media and public engagement.
We have also been shortlisted for the Communication and Education Award for our work launching Oceana UK’s Deep Decline report. The campaign focused on raising awareness of the environmental impact of overfishing and brought renewed attention to the state of UK seas. Through clear messaging and a focused communications strategy, the launch helped ensure the findings reached key audiences and contributed to the wider conversation about ocean recovery.
You can read more about our work with Oceana UK here
The Better Society Awards celebrate organisations making a positive difference across sectors and communities. The full 2026 shortlist is available here.
Being recognised in two categories builds on last year’s win and underlines our commitment to delivering evidence-led communications that inform debate, influence decision-makers and support meaningful social and environmental change.