A WINCHESTER businesswoman has picked up a prestigious award for a second year in a row.

Public relations consultant, Miranda Rock, was presented with a gold award at this year’s Wessex and Channel Islands Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Awards at an event last week (November 20) at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.

Ms Rock launched her company, Rocket Launch, to provide PR support as well as social media training and management through her co-owned business Pop Social.

Ms Rock said: “It is wonderful to be in the company of so many great PR teams in our region who represent so many diverse and exciting businesses. This award feels extra special too as I'm about to celebrate 20 years working in the profession that I enjoy so much.”