Example press release
The following Alliance press release will give you an idea how to structure your press release, remembering the 'Five W's (who, what, when, why, how), inserting quotes which add colour to the basic information, as well as contact details and ideas about photography.
PRESS RELEASE
xx DATE xx
Unsung Christian heroes recognised at parliamentary awards ceremony
Unsung Christian heroes from across the
The winners were chosen from a list of more than 120 nominations submitted for this year's awards ceremony, which is organised by Inspire magazine and the Evangelical Alliance, and celebrated annually at a special ceremony hosted by Christian MPs.
This year's winners were chosen from three categories: an individual who is an inspirational role model, a church that is making a dynamic impact in its community, and a Christian-run project serving its local area.
Inspire magazine's editor Russ Bravo said of the awards: "It's been a privilege to find out about the way ordinary people are putting their faith in action in extraordinary ways. We're committed to telling these kinds of inspirational stories of Christians making life better for local communities, and the Inspire Awards is a great showcase for that."
Paul Slide, chief executive of CPO, said: "Hearing the practical difference Christians are making at grassroots level is a huge encouragement, and genuinely inspirational. These award winners are just the tip of the iceberg – we're looking forward to seeing a whole lot more local heroes in the future."
The winners are:
Inspiring individual
Christine Deponio, who runs Emmanuel House in
Christine said: "It was a huge surprise, it really was. I'm just doing what God wants me to do. They need someone to be here, to cry with, to laugh with, to share their hope with. That's where I come in."
Inspiring church
Sally Dixon of Open Doors said: "It's been a real surprise to get this award. We just feel like we are doing the work that God has given us to do. It's really exciting to see somebody who's been isolated come out of their isolation and find a place of belonging in the church family."
Inspiring project
Green Pastures,
Pete Cunningham said: "As well as caring for their physical needs we are sometimes given the privilege of leading our tenants to Jesus. In the last few years, 27 came to faith, 19 were baptised and 32 are attending local churches."
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
Photos of all the shortlisted nominees and winners are available on request.
For more information, visit:
www.eauk.org/idea/inspire-awards.cfm
The Evangelical Alliance, formed in 1846, is the largest body serving evangelical Christians in the