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 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 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, 20 August 2026, will be charged the Super Early Bird entry fee of £220 plus VAT per entry, which must be paid when submitting your entry or entries.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird fee of £275 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Entries submitted after the Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Final Deadline entry fee of £365 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird fee of £275 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Entries submitted after the Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Final Deadline entry fee of £365 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 17 September 2026.
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 awards@dontpanicprojects.com 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.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the UK, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by UK-based customers.
Categories are divided into small and large to ensure fair competition.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the UK.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the UK, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by UK-based customers.
Categories are divided into small and large to ensure fair competition.
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 on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
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 awards@dontpanicprojects.com 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 awards@dontpanicprojects.com 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 five entries and receive an additional free entry.
To claim your offer, all six entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
To claim your offer, all six entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
AM I A SMALL, MEDIUM OR LARGE CATEGORY ENTRANT?
Large and small is based on the number of overall employees in the agency/company who are 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+ 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+ 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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DNRG are absolutely delighted to have won our first UK Search Award, for Best Local PPC Campaign (Large Agency). We’ve been nominated for the UK Search Awards for the past few years, so to finally win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all at DNRG.
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DNRG
The UK Search Awards are arguably the most prestigious in the UK and winning the pinnacle of their judging is incredible. I’m so glad the amazing team here have received this accolade to validate their position as market leaders and continue to drive the industry forward.
Simon Schnieders - Founder
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No Brainer
Being shortlisted for the UK Search Awards and being recognised amongst so many other industry-leading digital agencies is a big honour for us as a team, and shows the progress we’ve made over recent years.
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ROAR
We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the UK Search Awards due to its prestigious nature whilst also being able to showcase a project which we are all incredibly proud of. We feel that being shortlisted for awards like this is a testament to the hard work that has been put in by both our team and our clients.
Sebastian Dean Imaginaire
Being shortlisted in two prominent categories at the UK Search Awards is more than just a recognition; it is a celebration of who we are and what we stand for. It encapsulates our journey, our values, and the hard work of our amazing team. It encourages us to continue striving for excellence, breaking new ground in PPC and tech innovation, and setting new standards within the industry.
Clean Digital
Being shortlisted for the UK Search Awards is a huge honour for our internal SEO team. Their success demonstrates the power of developing in-house expertise by investing in innovative tools and recruiting great people.
Laura Joseph The Post Office
The UK Search Awards have long been a benchmark for excellence in digital marketing and being recognised here reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement. For us, it’s not just about celebrating a campaign — it’s about celebrating the craft of SEO itself.
Alex Mungo, Founder Go Mungo SEO
We found the entry process for the UK Search Awards to be smooth and well-organised, thanks to the great support from the Don’t Panic Team. They were always responsive, approachable, and ready to assist with any queries we had, making our experience as finalists in five categories very positive and rewarding.
Stewart Roode Hooked On Media
The UK Search Awards is an evening we always look forward to, it’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work and exceptional results our team consistently delivers. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our team’s efforts recognised externally, and we’re proud to be part of such an inspiring industry.
Ian McIntosh
Evolved and UpShift
Evolved and UpShift