MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

THE MOST HIGHLY PRIZED AWARDS IN UK COMMERCIAL MEDIA

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The biggest celebration is UK Commercial Media is returning for 2026 and it's our 40th anniversary! 

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.


Make history and be a part of our biggest year yet, start your entries now! 

The first entry deadline is Thursday 28 May

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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

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

KEY INFO

ENTRY INFO

First entry deadline, Thursday 28 May: £569 +VAT per entry 

Second entry deadline, Thursday 18 June: £689.00 +VAT per entry 

Final entry deadline: Thursday 23 July: £799.00 +VAT per entry


EVENT INFO

Shortlist announced: August 2026

Awards Night: Thursday 15 October, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London

Tickets go on sale in Summer 2026

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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.

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JUDGING 2026

Nominations to get involved are welcome from across the sectors, either for yourself or a colleague using the link below. The final judging panel will be comprised of an inclusive range of individuals to fully represent the industry. 

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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

AWARDS NIGHT

Thursday 15 October 2025 | 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 go on sale Summer 2026

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