Nick is in the running for Marketing Leader, Emerging Entrepreneur Leader, and Mentor.

The recognition reflects the agency’s trajectory since launching two years ago. What began as a one-person operation has evolved into a multi-client PR agency, securing thousands of national placements across property, legal, tech, and business sectors. This work extends beyond traditional media relations to encompass strategic brand development and investment in emerging talent.

The North West Leadership Awards recognise leaders who drive their sectors forward through genuine investment in people and community. These three shortlistings reflect exactly that commitment.

Nick’s actively invested in developing emerging talent, including mentoring early-career professionals transitioning into PR and marketing. One recent success involves guiding a University of Chester graduate through their early professional roles, offering hands-on support in client management, strategic thinking, and career development in communications.

His involvement with Chester Business Club amplifies this commitment. He’s launched the Young Business Person Awards, recognising that thriving regions require deliberate investment in future entrepreneurs. Mentoring emerging talent and building infrastructure for the next generation demonstrates leadership that extends beyond the bottom line.

Nick said: “Its a huge honour to be shortlisted for these awards, especially when you see the calibre of people I am named alongside.

“I was particularly pleased to see many of our clients feature on the list, and look forward to joining them on the night of the Awards to celebrate all the wonderful work which is going on in the north west of England.”

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Nick Owens

Nick Owens

Founder of Magnify PR

Nick Owens is an award-winning journalist and former Fleet Street Editor who built Magnify PR into a PR agency that operates across the UK with editorial instincts that shape strong journalism: story, timing, proof, relevance and reader value.