MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

THE MOST HIGHLY PRIZED AWARDS IN UK COMMERCIAL MEDIA

RETURNING FOR 2025...


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.

We are open for entries very soon, so stay tuned! 

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

Media Creativity: Launch

Media Creativity: Under £250k

Media Creativity: £250k – £1m

Media Creativity: Over £1m

Best Audio

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

Media Brand of the Year

Media Leader of the Year - Media Owner/Media Platforms

Media Leader of the Year – Agency

KEY INFO


ENTRY DEADLINES & AWARDS INFO


Early bird entry deadline: Thursday 12 June

Entry deadline: Thursday 03 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: Thursday 25 September 

Media Leader Judging Day: Thursday 02 October 

ENTRY PRICING


Please note, VAT is charged per entry 

Early bird entry fee: £495 +VAT

Entry fee: £645 +VAT

Entries received after 10 July will incur a late fee: £100 +VAT

Inclusive Media Strategy early bird entry fee: £305 +VAT

Inclusive Media Strategy entry fee: £355 +VAT

Entries received after 10 July will incur a late fee: £100 +VAT

Rising Star early bird entry fee: £275 +VAT

Rising Star entry fee: £325 +VAT

Entries received after 10 July will incur a late fee: £100 +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

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. 

Ticket sales will open later in 2025! 

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

LET'S RECAP THE 2024 AWARDS NIGHT



2024 HOST


 RYLAN


2024 ENTERTAINMENT


TYLER WEST


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