MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

THE MOST HIGHLY PRIZED AWARDS IN UK COMMERCIAL MEDIA

These awards showcase the work that’s driving the UK media industry forward. From standout campaigns and innovative strategies to strong partnerships and breakthrough ideas, this is where the best get recognised.

Whether you're a Media Agency, Media Owner, or Media Platform, these awards are for you.

Entries for this year are now closed. The shortlist will be announced at the end of August. 

YOU CAN NOW BOOK YOUR TABLES TO JOIN US AT THE AWARDS

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 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. 

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

AWARDS NIGHT INFO
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KEY INFO

AWARDS & ANNOUNCEMENT INFO

Shortlist announcement: Thursday 28 August 

Media Leader shortlist announcement: Wednesday 10 September 

Agency Partner shortlist announcement: Tuesday 30 September

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 

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!

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.

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

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