October 14, 2026
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has received the 2026 Excellence in Crisis Communication Award from the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM), in recognition of its methodical and professional approach to crisis management and communication.
The award citation commended the Commission for demonstrating the importance of having a clear crisis management plan and implementing it with professionalism, firmness and consistency.
Delivering a citation for the award, one of the PRSM Awards committee judges, Dr George Mindano highlighted the importance of a structured and professional approach to crisis management, underscoring the value of preparedness and consistency in addressing communication challenges.
“MEC demonstrated the importance of anticipating communication challenges and managing them with professionalism and consistency. A well-defined crisis management strategy, effectively implemented, is vital for navigating difficult situations and sustaining public trust,” said Dr George Mindano.
Director of Media and Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, expressed gratitude to PRSM for the recognition, describing the award as an encouragement for the Commission to continue strengthening its communication practices and public engagement.
“We are deeply grateful to PRSM for recognising MEC with this award. It reflects the collective commitment, professionalism and cooperation of the entire MEC family and our stakeholders, whose contributions continue to strengthen the Commission’s communication and public engagement,” he said.
The PRO added that MEC dedicated the award to its staff and stakeholders for their continued support and commitment to the Commission’s work.
The recognition reinforces MEC’s commitment to communicating with clarity, transparency and responsibility in fulfilling its electoral mandate and supporting democratic governance.
MEC said it would continue to strengthen its crisis communication approaches to ensure timely, consistent and credible information reaches stakeholders and the public, particularly during challenging situations that require effective communication and public confidence.