
Awards
Everything you need to know
Celebrating brilliant data-driven marketing for 45 years.
If you haven’t already got the DMA Awards in your calendar, now’s the time to get on board. Our goal is to make sure the marketing industry recognises brilliant marketing. We highlight incredible work, across 36 different categories, judged against our three pillars; strategy, creativity and results.
Get recognised for the fantastic work you do and take your business to the next level. Whether you’re a digital agency working with exciting brands, an in-house team that’s transformed your digital performance, or a supplier that’s empowered talented people to do great things, we want to know about you. To be the best, you have to compete with the best.
Why enter the DMA Awards?
What sets the DMA Awards apart is our razor sharp focus on three core pillars of every great marketing work - strategy, creativivity and results. Winning one of the DMA Awards is a hugely impressive accolade. It shows the industry you know exactly what you’re doing, and that you’re one to watch. This gives you and your brand a big credibility boost and cements your position as a powerhouse in the industry. And all these things are great for attracting excellent talent and bringing in new business.
Entry Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for entry, your work must have been live at some point between the 1st August 2025 and the 18th September 2026. It can be anything from a single execution, a full campaign or a long-term programme, a strategy, or marketing activity. That means ongoing work can still be entered into the DMA awards as long as they were active during the period.
Register Your Interest
If you’re interested in the 2026 DMA awards, register your interest by clicking the link below.
Download Our Entry Guide
Learn how to craft the perfect awards entry based on what the judges are looking for as well as more information about all DMA Awards categories.
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Submit your entry to the 2026 DMA Awards here
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Key dates
Judging applications
Closes 29th May 2026
The 2026 judging application closes on Friday 29th May 2026
Entry applications
6th July 2026 - 11th September 2026
Entries are open for the 2026 awards are open from the 6th July and close on the 11th September.
Judging
1st October 2026 - 8th October 2026
Judging takes place from Thursday 1st October - Thursday 8th October.
Shortlist announcement
9th October 2026
On Friday 9th October the 2026 awards shortlist will be announced.
Awards ceremony
1st December 2026
Entry Prices
The entry prices for the 2026 DMA awards are listed below, and all prices shown are exclusive of VAT.
Early bird
Closes 31st July 2026
Member
£315.00
Non-member
£350.00
Entries
Closes 11th September 2026
Member
£360.00
Non-member
£400.00
Late entry
Closes 18th September 2026
Member
£405.00
Non-member
£450.00
Please note that the costs above are per category entered, not per campaign. You can enter your campaign in as many categories as you see fit. If you'd like help with categories, please contact awardentries@dma.org.uk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to be a DMA Member to enter the Awards?
Are there any discounts on entry fees available?
Are the DMAs only open to agencies?
Are the winners always big agencies?
Do you have to be a London agency or brand to win?
Do you have to submit a video as part of your entry?
Do you need to have your entry professionally written to stand a chance of winning?
Do you have to attend the Awards Night if you’re shortlisted?
I’m signed up to be a Judge this year. Can my agency or brand still enter?
How does the DMA protect the confidentiality of information contained in entries?
If we’ve entered before and not been shortlisted, is it worth us entering this time?
Have any questions?
If we haven’t answered your question already, don’t hesitate to contact us at awardentries@dma.org.uk.
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