HOW DO I ENTER?
Download your entry form, complete all questions and upload (as a PDF or Word document) using the easy-to-use, secure online entry portal.
Remember that when submitting multiple entries, each entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
Remember that when submitting multiple entries, each entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES I CAN SUBMIT?
No, we even have a multiple-entry offer for you to benefit from!
You can submit one campaign or piece of work into multiple categories, or multiple campaigns or pieces of work into one category!
All entries must be submitted on separate entry forms and remember to tailor your entry for the chosen category.
You can submit one campaign or piece of work into multiple categories, or multiple campaigns or pieces of work into one category!
All entries must be submitted on separate entry forms and remember to tailor your entry for the chosen category.
IS THERE A WORD LIMIT?
All entries must not exceed 1000 words.
The 1000-word limit applies exclusively to the judging criteria/question sections of the submission. (e.g. Objectives & budget, Target audience & strategy, Implementation & creativity). The Company Description and all supporting documents (e.g. Infographics, links, testimonials) are excluded from this count.
The 1000-word limit applies exclusively to the judging criteria/question sections of the submission. (e.g. Objectives & budget, Target audience & strategy, Implementation & creativity). The Company Description and all supporting documents (e.g. Infographics, links, testimonials) are excluded from this count.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER AND WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, 10th December 2026 will be charged the Super Early Bird fee of £205 plus VAT per entry, which must be paid when submitting your entries.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird fee of £260 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 14th January 2027.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 14th January 2027, will be charged the Final Deadline fee of £315 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 28th January 2027.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird fee of £260 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 14th January 2027.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 14th January 2027, will be charged the Final Deadline fee of £315 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 28th January 2027.
WHAT SUPPORTING MATERIALS CAN I PROVIDE?
Supporting materials can include:
- Links to websites, videos and social media
- Client testimonials
- Images, infographics, and screen grabs
All materials must be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats. Zip files and videos themselves cannot be accepted.
- Links to websites, videos and social media
- Client testimonials
- Images, infographics, and screen grabs
All materials must be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats. Zip files and videos themselves cannot be accepted.
IS THERE A FILE UPLOAD LIMIT?
All files must not exceed 2MB each.
You can upload up to three supporting documents along with your entry form.
You can upload up to three supporting documents along with your entry form.
NEED ADVICE?
If you need further help or advice, please contact the team [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1706 828 855
WHO CAN ENTER?
The awards and judges welcome entries from individuals, teams, and agencies, large and small.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the UK.
Sector, Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references their success in the UK, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by UK-based customers.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the UK.
Sector, Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references their success in the UK, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by UK-based customers.
WHO IS JUDGING THE AWARDS?
The awards are judged by a panel of respected industry leaders and experts.
The judging process includes pre-scoring to establish the shortlist, and panel meetings where entries are discussed and evaluated to decide on the winning entries in each category.
The judging process includes pre-scoring to establish the shortlist, and panel meetings where entries are discussed and evaluated to decide on the winning entries in each category.
WHERE WILL THE AWARDS TAKE PLACE?
The awards will take place at a gala dinner and awards ceremony in London.
HOW SHOULD BUDGET INFORMATION BE PROVIDED?
Judges prefer to see real numbers in relation to budget and results; however, percentage figures will be accepted.
We understand that sharing full budget information may not always be feasible due to client confidentiality; however, we can share a confidentiality document if needed. Please email [email protected] for this document.
If you cannot provide exact figures, you can use budget brackets, for example, ‘Up to 20K’ or ‘20K to 50K’ as an alternative. For judges, this approach is preferred to percentage submissions as it helps make a more accurate assessment.
We understand that sharing full budget information may not always be feasible due to client confidentiality; however, we can share a confidentiality document if needed. Please email [email protected] for this document.
If you cannot provide exact figures, you can use budget brackets, for example, ‘Up to 20K’ or ‘20K to 50K’ as an alternative. For judges, this approach is preferred to percentage submissions as it helps make a more accurate assessment.
ARE THERE ANY ENTRY OFFERS I CAN USE?
Multiple Entry Offer: Submit three entries and receive an additional free entry.
To claim your offer, all four entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
To claim your offer, all four entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
AM I A SMALL OR LARGE CATEGORY ENTRANT?
Large and small are based on the number of overall employees in the agency/company that is submitting the entry, and not the number of employees in the team.
Small: Companies and agencies with up to 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 and over employees
The award categories are separated in this way to ensure that the competition is fair and companies and agencies have an equal chance of succeeding.
Small: Companies and agencies with up to 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 and over employees
The award categories are separated in this way to ensure that the competition is fair and companies and agencies have an equal chance of succeeding.
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Testimonials
Being nominated for this award was already an incredible achievement for us, but taking home the award is something we’re immensely proud of. It truly validates our hard work, energy, and enthusiasm for what we do. We’ve had some really tough setbacks in the last couple of years, but instead of holding us back, we’ve pivoted and moved forward on our strongest foot.
Julia Symonds, Co-Founder outbloom
Winning the Best Use of Amazon Ads at the UK Paid Media Awards is a tremendous honour for us at Fluid Marketplaces. It underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in the digital marketplace, and celebrates our success in driving significant growth for our clients like Le Col. This accolade not only validates our strategic approach but also inspires us to continue pioneering in the ecommerce space.
Adam Hindle, Managing Director Fluid Marketplaces
Being recognised at the UK Paid Media Awards is the ultimate validation of Happy Yolk’s collaborative work with Pooky Lighting. Our laser-focused targeting, creativity, and comprehensive strategy generated top-notch leads and ROI, propelling our campaign into the spotlight as a worthy contender. We’re thrilled to be in the running and to be among so many great agencies.
Happy Yolk
Being shortlisted is brilliant recognition for our work itself, but also for the partnership behind it. We are proud of what we have built and proud to see that approach recognised by the industry. The entry process has also been a positive experience. The UK Paid Media Awards have created a platform that genuinely celebrates smart, effective work, and the Don’t Panic team have been supportive and easy to work with throughout.
Focus Agency Group
Being shortlisted for the Start Up Launch (Paid Search at Scale) category highlights the role Paid Search can play in accelerating growth for emerging brands. For Loop Digital, the recognition reflects the agency’s approach to performance marketing - combining strategic thinking, careful optimisation, and a strong focus on customer intent.
Loop Digital
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for the UK Paid Media Awards due to its prestigious nature and standing in the digital marketing world. We feel that being shortlisted for awards like this is a testament and culmination of the hard work that has been put in by both our team and our clients.
Seb Dean, Managing Director Imaginaire
After taking home gold last year for Best Integrated Paid Media Campaign, we decided to throw our hat in the ring again this year. We also saw success at the UK Search Awards, whereby we took home Best Low Budget PPC Campaign and Best Integrated Campaign. Following a very busy year with huge client wins and impressive performance results produced quality material to work with for our entries. As a boutique agency, we pride ourselves on our dedication and diligence to each client relationship and the clients from our nominated campaigns – The Online Lighting Store and Supersoil were ecstatic to hear of the recognition of the joint efforts.
GrowWeb
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