Media Week Awards

MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

Your 2026 winners announced

THAT'S A WRAP FOR THIS YEAR'S MEDIA WEEK AWARDS

On Thursday 15 October the biggest celebration in UK Commercial Media returned to Park Lane and we also celebrated 40 years of Media Week Awards.

As always the evening showcased the best of the best in UK Commercial Media. Highlighting the amazing standout campaigns, innovative strategies, strong partnerships and breakthrough ideas.

You can view and be inspired by all of this year's finalists via the link below.

You can also register your interest to be the first to know when we are open for entry for the 2027 awards!

"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

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: £250k - £1M

Media Creativity: Under £250k

Media Creativity: Over £1m

Best use of Audio

Category sponsor: Radiocentre

Sponsored by

Inclusive Media Strategy

Category sponsor: MEFA

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

Sponsored by

Rising Star - Agency

Rising Star - Media Owner

Media Brand of the Year

Independent Media Agency of the Year

Sales Team of the Year

Media Agency of the Year

Category sponsor: Reach

Sponsored by

Grand Prix

The best of the best will be announced on the night!

Sponsored by

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.

James Butters

Sponsorship Opportunities

E: james.butters@haymarket.com

P: 0208 267 8290

Event enquiries

E: mediaweekawards@haymarket.com