MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

THE MOST HIGHLY PRIZED AWARDS IN UK COMMERCIAL MEDIA

ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2026 AWARDS SCHEME!


Make history and be a part of our biggest year yet, submit your entries now! The final entry deadline is Thursday 23 July

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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


There are 36 categories to enter, across 6 key pillars; Agency, Media Owner & Media Platform, Research, Collaboration & Partnerships, Innovation & Creative Excellence and People, Agencies & Teams

Discover the categories via the link below

KEY INFO

ENTRY INFO


Final entry deadline, Thursday 23 July: £799 +VAT per entry

Finalists announced: August 2026


EVENT INFO


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

Tickets go on sale in Summer 2026

ENTRY BENEFITS


ULTIMATE RECOGNITION


The Media Week Awards are the most highly prized awards in UK commercial media. Winning here isn't just a victory; it is a definitive recognition of your innovation, creativity, and business impact within a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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 YOUR CLIENTS


Winning or being shortlisted can help strengthen client relationships and attract new business opportunities. Helping to demonstrate commitment to excellence and success.

HIGH VALUE EXPOSURE


Beyond the trophy, the awards offer a platform to showcase your success to the industry's elite. Join the industry celebration: The ceremony at Grosvenor House is the premier networking event for the UK's top media talent.

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

AWARDS NIGHT


Thursday 15 October 2026 | 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

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.