Newington’s Chris White has been awarded the prestigious title of Consultant of the Year in the 2016 Public Affairs Awards. His achievements were described by the judges, composed of leading figures in the public affairs industry, as being remarkable and highly impressive.

Mark Glover, Chief Executive of Newington, said:

“Chris has added vim and verve to a range of accounts adding real value both to clients and to the growing financial success of Newington in a year which has seen us move offices, rebrand including a new website and become part of an international partnership of linked companies. He has been critical to our ongoing success and has grown his team both financially and in terms of their individual expertise and experience.”

Chris joined Newington in April 2015 as an Associate Director after spending six years as a special adviser to three Conservative Cabinet Ministers.

The Public Affairs Awards are dedicated to celebrating the best work that the public affairs industry has to show. More than 400 public affairs practitioners gathered at the Park Plaza Riverbank for the Awards dinner on Thursday 8 December.