Nurturing PR’s future leaders for 10+ Years: Enter PRmoment 3030 by 13th February

A Decade of Nurturing India's PR Future: The PRmoment 30 Under 30 Story

When PRmoment India launched its "30 Under 30" awards in 2015, the PR industry was at a crossroads. Young professionals worked in the shadows of senior leaders, their contributions often invisible beyond their immediate teams. A decade later, PRmoment has recognized over 330 emerging communicators.

This has grown beyond a simple awards program. Over eleven editions, it's functioned as a talent discovery engine, helping to fast track careers and shape conversations around excellence in Indian communications. This recognition comes at a critical inflection point in these professionals' careers—typically 3-6 years into their journey, when visibility can influence career growth.

Enter the PRmoment 3030 for 2026 for free here. Deadline Feb 13, 2026

Which Agencies Are Winning the War for Talent?

The 3030 data from the last 11 years tells a compelling story of organisational excellence. Six agencies have emerged as winning talent pools.

Edelman India stands at the summit with 46 winners across recent editions, demonstrating that their global training infrastructure translates into Indian success. 

The remaining agencies Adfactors PR, Avian WE , Ruder Finn , Burson Group India along with Edelman lead the charge  and account for nearly 50% of all winners. They're not just doing good work—they're building better professionals.

Adfactors PR, India's largest homegrown agency is the only Indian owned agency in the top 5—proves that domestic players can compete with global networks.

The Evolution of Titles—From Executors to Strategists

The changing landscape of job designations reveals how the industry is restructuring itself:

The Old Guard (2015-2019): Titles were straightforward—account executive, senior account executive, assistant account manager. The ladder was clear, linear, and slow.

The Modern Era (2019-2025): The "Manager" title has proliferated dramatically. Scanning the recent winners shows: account manager appears 30+ times. But it's no longer generic—we see "manager – social impact" (Saloni Sachdeva, Avian WE), "manager, client Experience" (Aaryaman Singh, Weber Shandwick), .

Most revealing: professionals are reaching senior titles faster. Monika Kolgaonkar (MSL) won as an associate director in 2025. Riya Rupani (Zeno Group India) made the 2023 list as an associate vice president. The industry is promoting expertise over time served.

Enter the PRmoment 3030 for 2026 for free here. Deadline Feb 13, 2026 We have a stellar panel of judges.

What Judges are looking for in your entry 

Sujit Patil, chief communications officer (CCO) of Godrej Industries Group, and co-chair PRmoment 30 under 30 jury, said, “"Over our 11-year journey with the PRmoment 30 under 30, we have seen the program evolve from a talent hunt into a true barometer of the industry’s cultural shift. This year’s inclusion of a multiple language video pitch is a game-changer. It acknowledges that the future of storytelling in India isn't monolithic—it’s multilingual. By encouraging young professionals to pitch in their native tongues, we are finally bridging the gap between 'PR' and 'Bharat.' Godrej is proud to support an initiative that democratizes opportunity, ensuring that the next generation of communicators can authentically engage with a diverse nation of over a billion voices. This shift doesn’t just broaden the talent pool; it equips our industry to be more inclusive, empathetic, and culturally resonant."

— Sujit Patil, Chief Communications Officer, Godrej Industries Ltd.

With that in mind, PRmoment India is very pleased to open the call for entries for the Godrej PRmoment Adfactors 3030 for the year 2026! In its eleventh edition now, the PRmoment India 3030 is the defining platform that honours young PR talent in India.

Commenting on the awards, Adfactors PR co-founder and managing director, Madan Bahal said, "Our eleven-year partnership with the PRmoment 30 under 30 programme is rooted in a fundamental belief: that the future of Indian public relations depends on nurturing its brightest young minds. This platform has established itself as the premier stage for identifying emerging leaders who are redefining our practice through strategic creativity and measurable impact. Adfactors PR has consistently supported this initiative because it does more than just celebrate individual achievement; it raises the bar for the entire profession. By championing this exceptional talent, we are collectively investing in a more dynamic, innovative, and influential future for the PR industry in India."

— Madan Bahal, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Adfactors PR

The winners will be announced at a online live awards evening on April 6th , 2026-the event will be open to all communicators. The awards evening will include addresses by Adfactors PR MD and co-founder Madan Bahal and Sujit Patil, vice president and head, corporate brand and communications, Godrej Industries.

The Godrej PRmoment India Adfactors 30 under 30 2026 Jury

• Abhilasha Padhi, co-founder, joint MD, 80 dB Communications
• Aniruddha Bhagwat, chief executive officer, Ideosphere
• Arpana Kumar Ahuja, EVP & head, corporate brand & communications
  Jindal Steel and Power Ltd
• Malvika Sinha, chief client officer Ruder Finn India
• Manisha Chaudhary, founder-director, Value 360 Communications Pvt. Ltd.
• Sharmishtha Ghosh, senior VP – healthcare and social impact Avian We.
• Pradeep Wadhwa, founder Kritical Edge Consulting Pvt Ltd
• Rahul Jain, CEO, PR Practice- Strategic Growth Advisors Pvt Ltd
• Shivani Sharma, COO, On Purpose Consulting
• Sujit Patil, chief communications officer, Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies and and 3030 jury chair

Click here to register for the "Godrej PRmoment India 3030 for 2025 in partnership with Adfactors PR"