MEDIA WEEK AWARDS
THE MOST HIGHLY PRIZED AWARDS IN UK COMMERCIAL MEDIA
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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.
2026 CATEGORIES
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: Under £250k
Media Idea: £250k – £1m
Media Creativity: Over £1m
Best use of Audio
Inclusive Media Strategy
Sponsored by
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
Media Brand of the Year
Independent Media Agency of the Year
Sales Team of the Year
Media Agency of the Year
Grand Prix
*Not open for entry*
Decided by judges, announced on the awards night
MEET YOUR CO-CHAIRS
Karen Eccles
Managing Director, UK & Ireland
Sky Media, UK
Marcus Orme
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Medialab Group
JUDGING PANEL
A NOTE FROM CAMPAIGN
"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
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AWARDS PARTNER 2026
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Fully integrated partnership opportunities are available to help you achieve your business objectives. From presenting your own keynote session on the main stage to participating in a lively panel debate, there are plenty of ways to get involved that suit all budgets. Our team will help you find the best package to elevate your brand and generate maximum ROI.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
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.
