Bees Knees founder Rosie Hamilton has gained two national awards in the 2025 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Volunteer Recognition Awards. Rosie is delighted to have gained this recognition for her work as Social Media Manager for the CIPR’s Crisis Communications Network. Together with fellow Committee members, Rosie shares best practice in crisis communications and crisis management.

Rosie’s two CIPR Volunteer Recognition Awards -which are peer-nominated -recognise her work in advocacy and leading practice development. Rosie is one of only 5 volunteers in the UK to gain the advocacy award which recognises volunteers who have been a powerful advocate for the PR profession .The leading practice award recognises volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing best practice within public relations.

Rosie said ‘Far from being a chore, it’s incredibly rewarding working for the Crisis Communications Network. Sharing best practice in crisis communications and crisis management is hugely beneficial for businesses. Especially at a time when there seems to be a fresh crisis every day. Businesses are aware of the recent crisis faced by M&S which has already cost them £30 million. Knowing how to communicate effectively with your stakeholders during a crisis is crucial to your long-term survival and restoration of your reputation’

Rosie was also the joint author of the CIPR’s Crisis Communication and Social Media Best Practice guide published in October 2024.

For further information about the CIPR’s Volunteer Recognition Awards see https://shorturl.at/sQf4I