Marketing excellence has been recognised with awards for a local PR - and the marketing firm she collaborates with.

Chalmers News PR and Bia’s Marketing, Production & PR have both been won their respective categories – despite the awards being first created for The Cotswolds area.

The Cotswolds Awards recognise the best businesses in a host of categories across industry sectors, from hospitality and food and drink producers through to retail and professional services.

Amanda Chalmers is a trained journalist with over three decades of experience who now boasts a portfolio of successful PR campaigns through her Warwick-based agency. Her news desk experience and bulging contacts book combine with her boundless enthusiasm, integrity and tenacity to bring the best results for her clients every time.

Working with PRs in her capacity as a former newspaper editor in Stratford-upon-Avon, Amanda understands exactly what it takes to make a story stand out to both the journalist and potential audience.

Brazilian-born Bianca Rodrigues-Perry – also known as the face of YouTube’s Bia’s Kitchen Show – launched Bia’s Marketing & PR, in Leamington, earlier this year after reprising the successful career in her native Rio de Janeiro before moving to the UK with her new husband 16 years ago.

She has over 20 years of experience in marketing and production, working with a portfolio of international brands including McDonalds, Gillette and M&Ms.

Bia’s Marketing Production & PR offers the full range of marketing and PR services including marketing strategies, branding, website design, mini and large productions, events planning, content creation and social media management. It also offers access to appearance and sponsorship opportunities on sister company Bia’s Kitchen Show, which now boasts more than 80k followers and 23k YouTube subscribers, with an average of 1 million views on Instagram alone.

Both ladies are no strangers to awards, Amanda three times being spotlighted nationally for Media Excellence.

The Cotswolds Awards were created by Mette Lacey, founder of Cotswolds Concierge. Established in 2011, the online magazine reaches more than 80k readers who all benefit from its definitive guides and directory spotlighting and connecting local businesses and suppliers.

Earlier this year businesses in neighbouring counties of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire were invited to engage more closely with the brand following the launch of the four new dedicated shires sites under the Cotswolds Concierge banner.

Mette said:

“This year, we are thrilled to congratulate Chalmers News PR and Bia's Marketing & PR on winning ‘Best PR Professional in the Cotswolds 2025’ and ‘Best Marketing Professional in the Cotswolds 2025’ respectively."

“Their passion, professionalism and commitment to championing local stories, businesses and charities across Warwickshire, the Cotswolds and beyond perfectly reflects the heart of what these Awards are all about. We’re delighted to see their hard work recognised.”

She added:

“Warwickshire led the way this year with a strong and warmly received wave of nominations, and we were delighted to welcome even more entries from further afield following our expansion into the four shires that shape the wider Cotswolds — Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.”

“We created The Cotswolds Awards to shine a light on the extraordinary businesses, experiences and people who make this region so special — from timeless villages and talented food and drink artisans to professional services, boutique hotels and the many creative independents that give the area its unique character."

“Although the Awards are run by us at Cotswolds Concierge, they are driven entirely by public nominations and votes. They’re completely free to enter, fully independent, and designed to give every business a fair and equal chance. It’s our way of celebrating the warmth, charm and community spirit that define the Cotswolds — and of letting the public choose the people and places they truly love."

Amanda said:

“I’m especially proud to be recognised in The Cotswolds, despite most of my client base being in the Warwickshire and West Midlands areas. The principles that drive effective PR apply everywhere and professional reputation knows no borders. Public vote always means the most as well. I’m really chuffed to have made my name in this beautiful part of the world and look forward to hopefully connecting with new businesses there.”

Bianca said: “This recognition is especially meaningful because it was decided entirely by the public. I am deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to vote and support our work at BIA’S Marketing, Production & PR.

“As someone who rebuilt her career after moving from Brazil to Warwickshire, this moment is incredibly special. It’s a reminder that with passion, resilience and integrity, your work will always find the right people. Thank you to my clients and community for believing in what we do.”