Media Week Awards

MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

THE WAIT IS OVER...

Congratulations to this year's finalists, who make up the 2026 shortlist for the UK’s most highly prized commercial media awards. The shortlist celebrates the very best in the sector, showcasing game-changing innovation, outstanding storytelling and campaigns that have made a real impact.

The Media Week Awards are returning to Park Lane this Autumn for an awards night dinner and celebration! Join us on Thursday 15 October 2026 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. Find out more and book your tables and tickets below.

KEY INFO: AWARDS NIGHT

Thursday 15 October 2026 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London

The biggest celebration is UK Commercial Media is returning back to Park Lane this Autumn for an awards night dinner and celebration! Join us to showcase the outstanding achievements, campaigns and teams across the ever changing and expanding media world.

Position yourself at the top of the industry, entertain your team and clients and get your moment in the spotlight.

Tickets are on sale now

ABOUT MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

The biggest celebration is UK Commercial Media is celebrating 40 years!

For the past four decades, we've celebrated the bold strategies and transformative collaborations driving UK commercial media. From standout campaigns and innovative strategies to strong partnerships and breakthrough ideas, the Media Week Awards are where the best get recognised.

We are here to celebrate the powerhouse agencies, media owners, and media platforms, and the talented teams, leading the way into the future.

Media Owners and Media Platforms

Media Idea: Launch

Media Idea: Under £250k

Media Idea: £250k – £1m

Media Idea: Over £1m

Agency

Media Idea: Launch

Media Idea: Under £250k

Media Idea: £250k – £1m

Media Idea: Over £1m

Collaboration & Partnerships

Small Collaboration – Under £250K

Mid-Sized Collaboration – £250K – £750K

Large Collaboration – Over £750K

Best Creative & Media Agency Partnership

Innovation and Creative Excellence

Best Advertiser-Funded Programming or Entertainment

Best use of Content: Under £250k

Best use of Content: £250K – £750K

Best use of Content: Over £750K

Best use of Retail Media

Long-Term Media Strategy

Media Innovation

Media Creativity: Launch

Media Creativity: £250k - £1M

Media Creativity: Under £250k

Media Creativity: Over £1m

Best use of Audio

Category sponsor: Radiocentre

Inclusive Media Strategy

Category sponsor: MEFA

Research

Best Use of Data for Audience Buying

Econometrics

Trade Body Research

Research Insight

People, Agencies & Teams

Media Leader of the Year - Media Owner & Media Platforms

Media Leader of the Year – Agency

Rising Star - Agency

Rising Star - Media Owner

Media Brand of the Year

Independent Media Agency of the Year

Sales Team of the Year

Media Agency of the Year

Category sponsor: Reach

"This year marks the 40th anniversary of what, to many, has become a career pinnacle: taking home the Gold (or even Silver or Bronze) at the Media Week Awards.

These awards have not only charted the evolution of UK media, they’ve celebrated the people, the team and the campaigns that drove it forward. Here’s to 40 years of brilliance and to what the future brings. I look forward to celebrating this milestone with the industry's best later this year."

Beau Jackson , Media Editor, Campaign UK

ULTIMATE RECOGNITION

The Media Week Awards are the most highly prized awards in UK commercial media. Winning here isn't just a victory; it is a definitive recognition of your innovation, creativity, and business impact within a rapidly changing digital landscape.

CELEBRATE SUCCESS

Show off your team's talent and expertise to the wider audience. Helping to highlight successful campaigns and unique strategies that position your organisation as an industry trailblazer. This will also attract new talent!

IMPRESS YOUR CLIENTS

Winning or being shortlisted can help strengthen client relationships and attract new business opportunities. Helping to demonstrate commitment to excellence and success.

HIGH VALUE EXPOSURE

Beyond the trophy, the awards offer a platform to showcase your success to the industry's elite. Join the industry celebration: The ceremony at Grosvenor House is the premier networking event for the UK's top media talent.

CHARITY PARTNER

The British Red Cross is proud to be partnered with Haymarket Media Group, shaping a better future to help millions prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises across the world. By supporting the British Red Cross Disaster Fund, Haymarket Media Group are providing vital funds needed to reach thousands around the world with essential aid. From hurricanes, floods, conflict, and earthquakes, the British Red Cross is here for humanity. In an emergency, every second counts, and with the help of this partnership, the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement are equipped to mobilise rapidly to support those affected, no matter who they are or where they’re from.

James Butters

Sponsorship Opportunities

E: james.butters@haymarket.com

P: 0208 267 8290

Event enquiries

E: mediaweekawards@haymarket.com