Welcome to the Media Week Awards 2026


Programme

18:30 VIP Drinks Reception 

18:45 Drinks Reception 

19:30 Welcome & Dinner

21:30 Awards Ceremony 

23:15 After Party

After Party DJ Nick Bright, brought to you by Bauer Media

01:30 Carriages


Menu

Selection of bread rolls and butter 

H. Forman & Son Smoked Salmon & Cheese Soufflé, Chive velouté, pickled cucumber & grape salad

British Pan-Roasted Chicken, Red Wine Jus, Rosemary potato fondant, heritage vegetables, spinach purée, pea & feta croquette 

 Baked Madagascan Vanilla Cheesecake, Mixed berry compote, strawberry glaze (V)

Coffee & Grosvenor House Chocolates

If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please speak to your server on the night. 


All attendees are kindly advised that Haymarket Media Group and the JW Marriott Grosvenor House operates a strict no illegal substance policy and any person found to be in possession or using such substances will be immediately ejected from the venue and the Metropolitan Police may also be called to attend.  

Category Running Order



Best Agency Partner of the Year
sponsored by Reach

Ruby Sales Team

Ruby Agency of the Year

Ruby Grand Prix

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Agency

Media Idea: Launch

Media Idea: Under £250k

Media Idea: £250K - £1M

Media Idea: Over £1M

Media Owner and Media Platform

Media Idea: Launch

Media Idea: Under £250K

Media Idea: £250K - £1M

Media Idea: Over £1M

Best Use of Content

Best Use of Content: Budget under £250k

Best Use of Content: Budget between £250k - £750k

Best Use of Content: Budget over £750k




Research

Best Use of Data for Audience Buying

Econometrics

Trade Body Research

Research Insight

Collaboration & Partnerships

Small Collaboration: Budget Under £250k

Mid-sized collaboration: £250k - £750k

Large Collaboration: Budget over £250k

Best Creative and Media Agency Partnership

Innovation & Creative Excellence

Best Use of Audio
sponsored by Radiocentre

Media Creativity: Launch

Media Creativity: Under £250k

Media Creativity: £250k - £1M

Media Creativity: Over £1M



Media Innovation sponsored by Bauer Media

sponsored by Bauer Media

Best Advertiser-Funded Programme Or Entertainment

Long-Term Media Strategy

Best Use Of Retail Media

Inclusive Media Strategy

sponsored by Media For All 

People, Agencies & Teams

Media Brand of the Year

Rising Star: Agency

sponsored by Mail Metro Media

Rising Star: Media Owner and Platforms

sponsored by Mail Metro Media

Media Leader: Agency

sponsored by GB News

Media Leader of the Year: Media Owner/Media Platforms

Independent Media Agency of the Year

sponsored by The Telegraph

Media Agency of the Year
sponsored by Reach 

Sales Team of the Year

Grand Prix
sponsored by Bauer Media Outdoor

Thank you to our Headline Sponsor

Our Sponsors

Our Partners


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