Pricing and Rules

Download the exclusive Entry Kit, your complete guide to entering the awards. It’s packed with everything you need to know, including expert tips from the judges and a step-by-step walkthrough of the entry process.

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Download the entry form for full details on the judging criteria, scoring breakdown, and guidance on supporting documents and formats. Complete the form with all relevant information and attachments, then submit it as a Word or PDF file.

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Upload your form and supporting documents using the secure online portal by completing your company profile and details. Make your entry payment (see pricing below) and your final submissions will be handed to a judging panel.

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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.

When creating a title for your entry, please structure your title in the following format: “Agency Name & Client Name – Campaign/Product/Tool/Website Name” or just “Company/Team Name” for agency/team awards.

Entries should relate to work undertaken between February 2025 - June 2026.

Please ensure you fill out a separate Word/PDF document entry form for each submission. For example, if you submit five entries, you will need to complete five individual entry forms, making sure to tick the correct category and upload these separately on submission.

If you are loading the same entry into a different category, you will need to edit your form and details accordingly and make sure the correct category is ticked. If the correct category is not ticked, your entry may be classed as void and therefore not judged.

Entry questions are dependent on your chosen category, please take care when filling out each entry form. If your entry form does not match your online submission and category selection, your entry may be classed as a duplication error and may not be judged.

Entry forms can be designed to your company branding, as long as they contain the original questions and headings in the correct order in which judges mark them.

All entries must be paid for at the time of submission.

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Entry Fees

Super Early Bird Entry Fee: £205

Entries for the Super Early Bird Deadline must be submitted by Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Early Bird Entry Fee: £255

Entries for the Early Bird Deadline must be submitted by Thursday, 11 June 2026.

Final Deadline Entry Fee: £320

Entries for the Final Deadline must be submitted by Thursday, 25 June 2026.

All entries are subject to VAT if applicable.

Exclusive multiple entry saving: Enter three entries and receive one additional free entry. Submit all four entries in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

File Uploads Format

Individual files must not exceed 2MB. When creating your online profile, ensure your logo is of high quality as this will be used for marketing purposes. Entry forms will only be accepted as a PDF or Word document. Supporting documents can be provided in Word, PDF, or JPEG format. Zip files and videos cannot be accepted; however, you can include links to online files.

Confidentiality

All material will remain confidential to the judges. All judging discussions are confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside of the judging panel. Judges securely delete all judging materials immediately after the judging period. Judges only access entries they have been allocated to score.

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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
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