The DMA Awards in association with Royal Mail are the biggest and best in the industry, attracting approximately 1,000 entries each year. There are 31 categories reflecting each sector of the direct marketing arena and this year changes have been made to the categories to reflect the growth in digital media.

World business leader Sir Martin Sorrell has accepted our invitation to be Chair of Judges for the 24th annual DMA Awards. He will oversee the 200 strong judging panel and take part in the final decision on who wins the Grand Prix - selected from all of the category Gold winners. Judging will take place in October over a four-day period. Each campaign is judged on strategy, creativity and results.

Each judging panel comprises of a group leader, a copywriter, an art director, a data planner, a media buyer, a planner, a client and a sector specialist.

The Awards Presentation Ball, in December, will be held at the Grosvenor House Hotel and is attended by 900/1000 guests.