WHO CAN ENTER?
The awards and judges welcome entries from individuals, teams, and agencies large and small.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in Europe.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world, as long as their entry specifically references their success in Europe.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in Europe.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world, as long as their entry specifically references their success in Europe.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Download your entry form, complete all questions and upload (as a PDF or Word document) using the easy-to-use, secure online entry portal.
Remember when submitting multiple entries, each entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
Remember when submitting multiple entries, each entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
IS THERE A WORD LIMIT?
All entries must not exceed 1000 words.
The 1000-word limit applies exclusively to the judging criteria/question sections of the submission. (e.g. Objectives & budget, Target audience & strategy, Implementation & creativity). The Company Description and all supporting documents (e.g. Infographics, links, testimonials) are excluded from this count.
The 1000-word limit applies exclusively to the judging criteria/question sections of the submission. (e.g. Objectives & budget, Target audience & strategy, Implementation & creativity). The Company Description and all supporting documents (e.g. Infographics, links, testimonials) are excluded from this count.
IS THERE A FILE UPLOAD LIMIT?
All files must not exceed 2MB each.
You can upload up to three supporting documents along with your entry form.
You can upload up to three supporting documents along with your entry form.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES I CAN SUBMIT?
No, we even have a multiple-entry offer for you to benefit from!
You can submit one campaign or piece of work into multiple categories, or multiple campaigns or pieces of work into one category.
All entries must be submitted on separate entry forms, and remember to tailor your entry for the chosen category.
You can submit one campaign or piece of work into multiple categories, or multiple campaigns or pieces of work into one category.
All entries must be submitted on separate entry forms, and remember to tailor your entry for the chosen category.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER AND WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, 20 August 2026 will be charged the Super Early Bird entry fee of £215 plus VAT per entry, which must be paid when submitting your entry or entries.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird entry fee of £270 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 10 September 2026, will be charged a Final Deadline entry fee of £345 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Late entries may be accepted following the Final Deadline at our discretion, subject to agreement on a revised submission date with your sales representative.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird entry fee of £270 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 10 September 2026, will be charged a Final Deadline entry fee of £345 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Late entries may be accepted following the Final Deadline at our discretion, subject to agreement on a revised submission date with your sales representative.
WHO IS JUDGING THE AWARDS?
The awards are judged by a panel of respected industry leaders and experts.
The judging process includes pre-scoring to establish the shortlist, and panel meetings where entries are discussed and evaluated to decide on the winning entries in each category.
The judging process includes pre-scoring to establish the shortlist, and panel meetings where entries are discussed and evaluated to decide on the winning entries in each category.
NEED ADVICE?
If you need further help or advice, please contact the team awards@dontpanicprojects.com or call +44 (0) 1706 828 855.
HOW SHOULD BUDGET INFORMATION BE PROVIDED?
Judges prefer to see real numbers in relation to budget and results; however, percentage figures will be accepted.
We understand that sharing full budget information may not always be feasible due to client confidentiality; however, we can share a confidentiality document if needed. Please email awards@dontpanicprojects.com for this document.
If you cannot provide exact figures, you can use budget brackets, for example, ‘Up to 20K’ or ‘20K to 50K’ as an alternative. For judges, this approach is preferred to percentage submissions as it helps make a more accurate assessment.
We understand that sharing full budget information may not always be feasible due to client confidentiality; however, we can share a confidentiality document if needed. Please email awards@dontpanicprojects.com for this document.
If you cannot provide exact figures, you can use budget brackets, for example, ‘Up to 20K’ or ‘20K to 50K’ as an alternative. For judges, this approach is preferred to percentage submissions as it helps make a more accurate assessment.
ARE THERE ANY ENTRY OFFERS I CAN USE?
Multiple Entry Offer: Submit three entries and receive an additional free entry.
To claim your offer, all four entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
To claim your offer, all four entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
WHAT SUPPORTING MATERIALS CAN I PROVIDE?
Supporting materials can include:
- Links to websites, videos and social media
- Client testimonials
- Images, infographics and screen grabs
All materials must be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats. Zip files and videos themselves cannot be accepted.
- Links to websites, videos and social media
- Client testimonials
- Images, infographics and screen grabs
All materials must be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats. Zip files and videos themselves cannot be accepted.
AM I A SMALL OR LARGE CATEGORY ENTRANT?
Large and small is based on the number of overall employees in the agency/company who are submitting the entry, and not the number of employees in the team.
Small: Companies and agencies with up to 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 and over employees
The award categories are separated in this way to ensure that the competition is fair and companies and agencies have an equal chance of succeeding.
Small: Companies and agencies with up to 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 and over employees
The award categories are separated in this way to ensure that the competition is fair and companies and agencies have an equal chance of succeeding.
Our Event Sponsors & Partners
Testimonials
"I’ve always said that a happy designer is a creative designer, and this place has been a continuous source of inspiration and happiness for me. Knowing that we’ve been selected as a Finalist? It’s just the cherry on top!"
Niall Donnelly, Graphic Designer Creative Media
"To be nominated for such a prestigious award at an international level is a major milestone for us. It means so much to the team to be recognised for their work and creative thinking. I’m extremely proud to work with such brilliant people and to have the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise with amazing clients like PLG."
Hewitt Matthews
"As the Operations Director of Reboot Online, I am immensely proud of the strides we’ve made in redefining traditional work structures and I am thrilled to hear that we’ve been nominated for the Best Flexible Working Policy at the European Agency Awards! It’s a testament to the collective effort of our HR and Senior leadership teams who work to create an environment where every Reboot-ian can thrive and contribute their best. I also want to highlight the unwavering dedication of our CEOs Shai & Naomi Aharony as they continue to foster a workplace that places Reboot employees well-being and growth at the forefront of everything we do."
Zoe Blogg, Operations Director Reboot
"We are so proud to have won the European Agency Awards for ‘Best Small Agency of the Year’! It is a great privilege to be recognised amongst so many diverse and creative agencies from across Europe."
Principal. Global Events
"Submitting an entry is more than an attempt to win an award – it’s a moment of reflection. You look back, see how far you’ve come, and realise: a lot has happened. That alone is already a win. This international recognition shows that we’re on the right path – one that creates real impact, both inside our company and out in the market. Great e-commerce solutions need strong teams, clear direction, and true collaboration."
MSTAGE
"Entering the European Agency Awards was an inspiring experience. The process encouraged us to reflect on what truly made “Never Alone!” special. Not just the results, but the responsibility it carried."
Lauris Spillers Alpha