The Partners Group, a York PR firm, has won a commendation at the prestigious Drum Marketing Awards for its work with RHS Harlow Carr Garden in Harrogate.

It was in recognition of the company’s Diamond Quest PR campaign which gave away a £2,500 diamond as part of Harlow Carr’s 60th anniversary event programme The campaign helped to attract 20 per cent more visitors to the gardens than in previous years. The recognition comes in the same week that The Partners Group has learned it has been shortlisted for the Marketing Society Northern Awards.

The results of the Marketing Society awards will be announced in June.