It's Time to go Viral
2026 Entries are now closed, and the shortlist will be announced on Friday, 31st July.The UK Social Media Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at The London Hilton Bankside.
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
Caramelised onion & Cornish Yarg tart, baked pear, red endive, butternut squash & toasted walnutsMain Course
Free range chicken breast, leek & cavolo nero fondue, cauliflower purée, roasted Romanesco, beetroot & truffle potatoVegetarian Main
Roasted cauliflower & chickpeas, creamed coconut cabbage, pomegranate seeds, tomato & pepper velouté, parsnip crispsDessert
Valrhona chocolate cake, fig gel, vanilla Chantilly & blood peach sorbetWe kindly ask that you inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies you may have when booking tickets so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Please make leah.dalley@dontpanicprojects.com aware of any requests.
Your Host
Pandora is the queen of bringing energy and good vibes to your weekday mornings, Heart FM. Her infectious laugh and best-friend banter have established her as one of the UK’s favourite radio and TV presenters – her weekly audience on Heart FM is now 4.6 million. Over the last 20 years working in broadcasting, Pandora has presented on some of the biggest stations in the UK including Capital and KISS before returning to Global and taking over Heart’s mid-morning show from 10am-1pm weekdays. She also brings the weekend going-out vibes to Saturday night’s Club Classics 7-11pm. When she’s not in the studio, Pandora is playing DJ sets at VIP events and sell-out festivals. She is also a regular host for Odeon, presenting from the red carpet premieres as well as at press junkets and interviewing A-List stars.The Venue
LONDON HILTON BANKSIDE
Venue Address
2-8 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0UGGetting There
Parking/Taxi
You can use Parkopedia and Just Park to find nearby car parks. Waterloo car park on Cornwall Road is a 10-minute walk from the venue. Our recommended taxi provider is Addison Lee. Their phone number is 020 7407 9000.Tube/Rail
You can use National Rail to plan your journey. The Nearest station is Southwark, a 6-minute walk from the venue. You can use the TFL website to plan your journey.UTC Travel
We are pleased to share that we’ve partnered with UTC Travel to make your event experience even more seamless and enjoyable. As a valued guest, you’ll benefit from exclusive discounts and tailored travel arrangements. UTC Travel’s expert team is on hand to ensure your journey is smooth, stress-free, and cost-effective. For personalised assistance with your travel plans, feel free to contact UTC Travel directly.Previous Winners
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
Shortlist Announcement Countdown
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