The UK Social Media Awards 2026 will take place in October 2026.
The event is the perfect opportunity to network and celebrate your achievements amongst your peers, friends and colleagues in the social media industry – truly an event never to be missed! The awards will begin with a complimentary drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner, awards presentation and entertainment.
Event Guest Information
Approximate Running Order
18:30
Drinks Reception
19:15
Welcome Speeches
19:30
Dinner
21:30
Awards
00:00
Close
Dress Code – Evening Wear! We want you to feel fabulous and totally yourself, so bring your personal style and let it shine through as you get ready to celebrate with us!
Menu
Starter
Roasted butternut squash, mozzarella, black truffle & herb croquette, red pepper relish, grain mustard & apple mayo (V)Main
Free range chicken breast, caramelised red onions, spinach & glazed root vegetables, fondant potato & Madeira jusVegetarian Main
Provençal vegetable gratin, grilled baby leeks, caramelised endive, sweet potato crisps & saffron velouté (VG)Dessert
Vanilla & salted caramel cheesecake, pear compote and mango & passionfruit gel (V)Any dietary requests, food allergies or access requirements should be submitted during the booking process or alternatively sent to maia.king@dontpanicprojects.com by no later than Thursday 25 September 2025. Requests received after this cannot be guaranteed.
Ticket Prices
Booking Details
Please note: tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. All payments are due in advance of the event to secure tickets. This event is ticketless. If you have received a confirmation email from your booking, simply turn up on the night and your name will be on the table plan with details of your seating arrangement.CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations: We regret that refunds cannot be made if tickets are cancelled within 28 days of the event.The Venue
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Previous Winners
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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 ACCA