Kirstie gets Chartered - and becomes the Isle of Man's first PR professional to do so
20 August 2026
Sidekick PR's Kirstie Nickson has been awarded CIPR Chartership and in turn, becomes the Isle of Man’s first to achieve the accreditation.
Chartered Practitioner status is the highest individual accreditation awarded by the Chartered Institute of PR (CIPR), recognising senior practitioners who can demonstrate strategic expertise, ethical decision-making, leadership and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Following her recent assessment day, which puts PR professionals through their paces across ethics, strategy and leadership, the CIPR has confirmed that Kirstie is the first Isle of Man-based practitioner to achieve the accreditation – something the Manx-born consultant, who works with Sidekick PR clients across the British Isles, says makes her incredibly proud.
Kirstie said: “Achieving CIPR Chartered Practitioner accreditation is a real milestone in my career. I've worked in public relations for almost two decades and, after co-founding Sidekick PR more than ten years ago with my business partners Eve Worthington and Charlotte Dimond Chart.PR FCIPR, I returned home to the Isle of Man in 2022 and now work from my hometown of Ramsey.
“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with many organisations across the UK and Europe, seeing first-hand the impact that strategic communications can have on achieving business objectives, strengthening reputations and building trust.
“Chartership reinforces my commitment and ability to deliver that level of strategic counsel, while upholding the highest professional and ethical standards expected by the CIPR.
“There are still many misconceptions about what public relations actually is and the value it brings. Professional accreditations such as Chartership help demonstrate that PR is far more than publicity alone.
“As someone who is proudly Manx, being the first to achieve it on the island is particularly meaningful. The Isle of Man has an ambitious and thriving business community, and I'm incredibly proud to be able to bring this accreditation to support organisations here, as well as our clients further afield through Sidekick PR.”
