MUMBAI: Avian Media, the specialist communications consultancy, took home the silver in the category of ‘South Asia PR Agency of Year' at the Campaign Asia-Pacific Awards, 2013, in Mumbai. Now in its 20th year, Campaign Asia-Pacific's Agency of the Year is Asia-Pacific's most prestigious award, recognising inspired leadership, management excellence, outstanding business performance and overall achievements in the region's advertising and communications industry.

Nitin Mantri, CEO, Avian Media, said: "We are honoured to receive this prestigious award on behalf of the entire team at Avian Media. I take this opportunity to thank the team for their hard work, our partners who support us and most importantly, our clients who believe in our capabilities and encourag us to excel. Our company's creative prowess has been recognized time and again and we are thrilled to receive these appreciations. We believe such awards work as a morale booster for the organisation, encouraging us to achieve greater heights and become the most trusted advocacy firm in India.

"Over the past couple of years, we have made great strides by launching new practice areas, expanding offices and strengthening our teams to support our growing clientele across verticals. Moving forward, we will continue to deliver strategic advisory, compelling campaigns and integrated communications solutions to enhance our engagement with our clients," Mantri said.

The winners have the opportunity to compete in the Network of the Year Awards this year. Avian Media had won the bronze in the Independent Agency of the Year category at the 19th Campaign South-Asia Awards in 2012.