Entries are now open for the 2026 UK Search Awards, with the Super Early Bird deadline closing on 20 August and the final deadline for submissions on 17 September. Agencies, in-house teams, freelancers and specialists working across SEO, PPC, content marketing and performance marketing are invited to showcase their work in one of the industry’s longest-running and most recognised awards programmes.
Returning to the iconic Troxy in London on Wednesday 25 November, the UK Search Awards celebrates excellence across more than 80 categories, recognising outstanding campaigns, teams and individuals from across the search marketing industry. Now in its 17th year, the awards continue to attract entries from leading organisations across the UK and internationally.
Owned and hosted by Don’t Panic Projects, the UK Search Awards has become a recognised benchmark for excellence within search marketing. Independent judging by senior industry experts ensures every submission is assessed fairly on its merit.
Kevin Gibbons, CEO of Re:signal, said: “We’ve always been a big fan of the UK Search Awards, the professionalism behind the organisation is fantastic to see. It’s quickly become an essential date in a search marketer’s diary and has been a great way for us to showcase our team’s hard work with award wins voted by industry peers. Plus it’s always great fun and the evening is more like a reunion now!”
Sara Vordermeier, UK Search Awards Judge, said: “No category winner is decided without the firm agreement of all judges. If we don’t agree on a certain outcome, we discuss until we find a result everyone is happy with. It’s absolutely worth entering if you’re on the fence. Being able to break down your campaign’s purpose, goals and outcome, and articulate why it was a great campaign, flexes the muscles we need to justify our work to executives and clients.”
Alex Tkavocs of 94N added: “The awards give us a stronger position. When people arrive already trusting your capabilities, the sales process becomes a lot more natural.”
The awards remain open to agencies, brands, in-house marketing teams and independent professionals delivering measurable success across search, paid media and content marketing. With more than 80 categories available, entrants have opportunities to showcase achievements across a broad range of specialisms.
This year’s programme is supported by headline sponsor Diginius, alongside sponsors including ClickTech and Brick Digital.
Established in 2010, the UK Search Awards was the first event in what has grown into the global Search Awards family, which now includes editions across the UK, Europe, MENA, the United States, APAC and Global markets. The awards continue to recognise the agencies, in-house teams and individuals setting standards for excellence in SEO, PPC and content marketing.
Those wishing to take advantage of Super Early Bird entry rates should submit their entries before 20 August.