MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

THE MOST HIGHLY PRIZED AWARDS IN UK COMMERCIAL MEDIA

STILL ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR 2025


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The Media Week Awards celebrate the very best of the UK media industry - recognising creativity, innovation, strong partnerships, and standout work that pushes boundaries. These awards give us a moment to pause and spotlight the talent, ideas and campaigns driving this dynamic and ever-evolving industry forward.

Whether you are a Media Agency, Media Owner or Media Platform these awards are designed to create and recognise you! 

With the ever-changing media landscape we have updated our category listing for 2025, to include some new ones! They feature; Inclusive Media Strategy and Independent Media Agency of the Year as well as an introduction of some new category financial brackets.

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ENTRY BENEFITS


SHINE A SPOTLIGHT

Being a winner elevates your organisation's and team's reputation. It provides appreciation for your team's hard work, creativity, and innovation, enhancing your credibility within the industry. 



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 CLIENTS

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

2025 CATEGORIES

Agency

Media Idea: Launch

Media Idea: Under £250k

Media Idea: £250k – £1m

Media Idea: Over £1m

Media Owners and Media Platforms

Media Idea: Launch

Media Idea: Under £250k

Media Idea: £250k – £1m

Media Idea: Over £1m

Innovation and Creative Excellence

NEW: Inclusive Media Strategy

Sponsored by

Best advertiser-funded programming or entertainment

Best use of retail media

Best use of content: Under £250k

NEW: Best use of content: £250K – £750K

Best use of content: Over £750K

Long-Term Media Strategy

Media Innovation

Sponsored by

Media Creativity: Launch

Media Creativity: Under £250k

Media Creativity: £250k – £1m

Media Creativity: Over £1m

Best use of Audio

Sponsored by

Research

Best Use of Data for Audience Buying

Econometrics

Trade Body Research

Research Insight

Collaboration

Small Collaboration – Under £250K

NEW: Mid-sized collaboration – £250K - £750K

Large Collaboration – Over £750K

Best creative & media agency partnership

People, Agencies & Teams

NEW: Independent Media Agency of the Year

Rising Star – Media Owner

Rising Star – Agency

Sales Team of the Year

Media Agency of the Year

Sponsored by

Media Brand of the Year

Media Leader of the Year - Media Owner/Media Platforms

Media Leader of the Year – Agency

Sponsored by

Agency Partner of the Year *not open for entry*

Sponsored by Reach PLC. 

The entries for this category are automatically entered if shortlisted, this category is judge nominated and scored. If you have entered into the Agency categories, you may be in with a chance of taking home another win!

KEY INFO

ENTRY DEADLINES & AWARDS INFO

Late entry deadline: Thursday 10 July

Shortlist announcement: Thursday 28 August 

Awards ceremony: Thursday 16 October, Grosvenor House, Park Lane, W1K 7TN


JUDGING & PRESENTATION DAYS

Rising Star presentation day: Thursday 11 September 

Main Council Judging day: Thursday 16 September 

Sales Team of the Year visits: Tuesday 23 September 

Agency of the Year visits: Wednesday 24 September 

Independent Media Agency of the Year: Thursday 25 September 

Media Leader Judging Day: Thursday 02 October 

ENTRY PRICING

Please note, VAT is charged per entry 

Late entry fee: £750 +VAT

Inclusive Media Strategy late entry fee: £455 +VAT

Rising Star late entry fee: £425 +VAT

A NOTE FROM CAMPAIGN


“The Media Week Awards are a fantastic celebration of the art of media, which is especially pertinent amid rising challenges in the industry.

"The new categories this year reflect the rising demand for retail media given the demise of cookies, and ad-funded programming as people switch their viewing habits. It's also brilliant to include a category to recognise the work that goes into effective collaboration between creative and media – which is never to be underestimated.

“I look forward to seeing the innovation that goes into this year’s entries, and wish all entrants the best of luck.”

Beau Jackson , Media Editor, Campaign UK


JUDGES 2025

MEET YOUR CHAIR JUDGES
Rav Patel

Rak Patel

Chief Commercial Officer, Channel 4 Sales

What an honour to be chairing The Media Week Awards 2025 alongside the brilliant Kelly Parker. As an industry we often focus on what needs to be better, but it's imperative we also pause, reflect and take stock of the brilliant work delivered over the last year by the talented people across our wonderful industry. The Media Week Awards has always been where the best of the best can take centre stage. I can't wait to see everyone's efforts on show.

Kelly Parker

Kelly Parker

CEO, Wavemaker

Yes!!!! This is the one I’ve been waiting for. I am absolutely thrilled to be co-chairing this year’s Media Week Awards alongside the brilliant Rak Patel. Anyone that knows me well knows I’m obsessed by ‘The work’ and these awards will let me get close up to the very best in the industry. A great entry tells a compelling story from insight to execution and always has tangible business results, here’s to being ‘judgy’!

Judges 2025

WANT TO JOIN THE JUDGING PANEL? 

 

We are also looking for industry experts to join this year’s judging panel. If you or someone you know is interested, please complete the judges nomination form. 


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SOME TOP TIPS ON ENTERING

Ketan Lad, formerly Head of Creative Media at Goodstuff, and Media Week Awards 2024 judge has put together a thought piece on what makes a great award winning Media Week Awards entry


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 AWARDS NIGHT: SAVE THE DATE

Thursday 16 October 2025 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London 

The biggest celebration is UK Commercial Media is returning back to Park Lane this Autumn! Join us to showcase and celebrate 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 will officially go on sale later in 2025. If you are interested in booking now, please reach out to our team at [email protected]

Please note, when travelling to our events we encourage our audience to use low emission means of transport to travel to the event.

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