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The UK Social Media Awards are open for 2026!
Pimento
Pimento is the UK's Leading Independent Marketing & Communications Network. Founded in 2005, Pimento creates bespoke teams drawn from our network of over 200 of the UK's best independent agencies and consultants. Pimento is here to accelerate growth in a climate of unprecedented change, by changing the way an agency works.
Don't Panic
Don’t Panic is a B2B events agency specialising in the delivery of corporate award ceremonies. We focus on creating meaningful commercial value, supporting new business opportunities, and recognising excellence across industries worldwide. We are widely regarded as one of the most reputable, ethical, and credible awards organisers globally.
Our portfolio includes the Search Awards series, the Agency Awards series, the Company Culture Awards, the Content Awards, the Social Media Awards, the Paid Media Awards, the Business Tech Awards, the eCommerce Awards, the Digital Excellence Awards, and the Northern Digital Awards.
To find out more, visit dontpanicprojects.com or follow us on social media @DontPanicEvents.
BOOST
Boost offers a range of services, suitable for all budgets, to help you enter and win business awards. Our team of expert business award writers can help you plan which awards to enter, gather the evidence you need and write your award entry from start to finish.
Tribe Global
Tribe Global is an international network of independent, owner-run communications agencies. Founded in 2012, the network exists to empower independent agencies through collaboration, shared expertise and meaningful global connections. Tribe Global now represents more than 35 agencies across 60 countries, spanning 35 languages and over 4000 communications professionals worldwide.
August Recognition
August Recognition is a leading global awards agency, founded by award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author of WIN!, Donna O’Toole. As part of the Dent Global group, led by renowned business leader Daniel Priestley, August empowers brands, entrepreneurs, and leaders to gain the recognition they truly deserve.
With an exceptional track record in the world’s most prestigious awards, August delivers strategic awards consultancy, expert training, and powerful entry writing that consistently turns ambition into recognition.
Dedicated to amplifying positive impact through valuable awards and recognition, August champions the success stories of purpose-driven businesses across every sector, helping them raise their profile, accelerate growth, and build lasting trust through credible, meaningful awards.
Discover how to start winning awards at www.augustawards.com
With an exceptional track record in the world’s most prestigious awards, August delivers strategic awards consultancy, expert training, and powerful entry writing that consistently turns ambition into recognition.
Dedicated to amplifying positive impact through valuable awards and recognition, August champions the success stories of purpose-driven businesses across every sector, helping them raise their profile, accelerate growth, and build lasting trust through credible, meaningful awards.
Discover how to start winning awards at www.augustawards.com
Become a Sponsor
Position your brand in front of the brightest organisations in the UK.
Join the UK Social Media Awards community and align your brand and name to an event that showcases and celebrates the best agencies that the world has to offer.
Sponsorship allows you to connect with the most forward-thinking organisations, enhance brand awareness and build relationships.
Sponsorship packages are tailor-made based on your budget and objectives; however, all sponsors can benefit from:
• Branding across UK Social Media Awards marketing.
• Editorial opportunities around the event and on the website.
• Company profile on the awards website.
• Usage of awards logo and personalised assets.
• Advert in the event brochure.
• Content across the Don’t Panic social platforms.
• Tickets to the event.
The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic, ethical and transparent awards organisers, who deliver leading digital marketing awards programmes, events, and ceremonies across the globe.
All the awards are judged by leading industry experts who adhere to a strict judging code of conduct and are not permitted to enter the awards. Our robust, two-step judging process is objective and fair and can be applied to all entries that ensure consistency and validity.
Sponsorship allows you to connect with the most forward-thinking organisations, enhance brand awareness and build relationships.
Sponsorship packages are tailor-made based on your budget and objectives; however, all sponsors can benefit from:
• Branding across UK Social Media Awards marketing.
• Editorial opportunities around the event and on the website.
• Company profile on the awards website.
• Usage of awards logo and personalised assets.
• Advert in the event brochure.
• Content across the Don’t Panic social platforms.
• Tickets to the event.
The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic, ethical and transparent awards organisers, who deliver leading digital marketing awards programmes, events, and ceremonies across the globe.
All the awards are judged by leading industry experts who adhere to a strict judging code of conduct and are not permitted to enter the awards. Our robust, two-step judging process is objective and fair and can be applied to all entries that ensure consistency and validity.
Opportunities are selling fast so if you would like to get involved complete the form below to download the sponsorship brochure.
Awards Trust Mark
We are proud to have the Awards Trust Mark, an independent accreditation programme which validates the ethical process we operate on all our owned awards.Our Event Sponsors & Partners
Testimonials
"Participating in awards is a great way to acknowledge the dedication that goes into creating brilliant work. It’s not about winning, although that’s always a fabulous bonus. The real benefit lies in recognising the collective effort and success of our teams and partners. It’s incredibly motivating and builds a sense of pride in celebrating our achievements. Beyond this, it allows us to showcase our capability and commitment to continued innovation, which plays a key role in attracting future talent across the industry."
Tui
"We are thrilled to have won this award for the second consecutive year! This is a great recognition of our growth, the quality of work achieved and the wonderful team we’ve built in the last six years. We are all so proud and can’t wait to see what we achieve next."
Zoe Stephenson, Co-Founder & Managing Director The Social Shepherd
"This award fuels our determination to continue building our reputation for developing strong and impactful products. We’re excited about the journey ahead and remain committed to delivering excellence in the ever-evolving world of social media. Thank you for this achievement!"
Performics
"Being recognised at the UK Social Media Awards is particularly special to us, considering the high calibre of competition that extends across the country and many different industries. We are proud to be a shining example of the high-quality work that can be produced as a public sector organisation."
Manchester City Council
"To have our successes recognised nationally by UK Social Media Awards, both in paid social and as an agency, after a period of challenge and change, is a wonderful testament to our dedication to our clients and passion for social media."
Oh So Social
"The UK Social Media Awards not only honour remarkable achievements and innovations in social media marketing but also serve as a launchpad for future triumphs for all the winners."
Alex Blomfield Motive Agency
"The Don’t Panic team have been a pleasure to work with: professional, responsive, and genuinely supportive throughout. These awards are incredibly valuable, not only because they recognise creativity and results, but because they provide an important platform to showcase best practice, celebrate innovation, and benchmark against some of the best in the industry. Being shortlisted has been a real highlight for our team, and I would highly recommend the experience to others."
Karen Smith, Regional Head of Marketing ACCA
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