The Meningitis Trust is celebrating after being shortlisted for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards for Outstanding in-house Public Relations Team for the West of England.

The PRide Awards is the only awards scheme which showcases the best PR work being carried out across the UK regions and nations.

Reaching the shortlist proves to the industry that the Trust's work has been judged to be among the best in the UK.

The Trust raises vital awareness of the devastating disease by working alongside the media daily.

Elaine Smart, director of Communications at the Meningitis Trust, says: "Being recognised by our industry peers is a fantastic accolade to the work the team does.

"Meningitis is a dreadful disease and we will continue to raise much-needed awareness of its signs and symptoms as well as the Trust's services. The media is fantastic in supporting the Trust and we are extremely grateful for this recognition".