Dee Goldstraw
Senior Lecturer · Manchester Metropolitan University · Judge
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European Content Awards
The European Content Awards are back to tell the continent's best stories, one award at a time.
Online EventDinner Event
2026 Edition
Scale of Awards
Continental Awards
Entry Fee
To be confirmed
Prizegiving
Event Ceremony
Entries Close
Usually in July
Organiser
Don't Panic Events
About This Award
The European Content Awards celebrate the most innovative, impactful, and creative content campaigns from across the continent. From engaging brand storytelling to data-driven strategies, these awards recognise the people, teams, and agencies who are raising the standard for content creation in Europe, across digital platforms, social media, podcasts, video, and traditional channels.
The European Content Awards champion work that captivates audiences, sparks conversations, and drives measurable results.
Winning a European Content Award is more than a trophy; it’s international recognition from industry experts, an opportunity to elevate your profile, and a powerful way to showcase your work to clients, peers, and the wider marketing community. With categories covering everything from Best Social Media Content Campaign to Best Use of Video, there’s a place for every story. If your content inspires, engages, and makes an impact, this is your chance to be celebrated among Europe’s very best.
The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic Events, the ethical and transparent awards organisers. The European Content Awards are part of the Content Awards series, which includes the UK Content Awards.
Awards Profile
Scale of Awards: Continental Awards
Location of Awards: Europe
Accepting Entries From: Europe
Industries: All Industries, Marketing
Awards Types: Content, eCommerce, Marketing, Social Media
Website and contact details
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Entry Timeline
2026 Edition
Entries Open
Usually in May
Last recorded: Mon 18 May 2026
Entries Close
Usually in July
Last recorded: Thu 23 Jul 2026
Finalists Announced
Usually in August
Last recorded: Fri 14 Aug 2026
Winners Announced
Usually in September
Last recorded: Thu 3 Sept 2026
Categories, results and pricing
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Current Programme Edition
Judges
Andy Green
Co-Founder · AndyGreenCreativity · Judge
Steve Kuncewicz
Partner and Head Of Creative, Digital & Marketing · BLM · Judge
Rebecca Broad
Freelance Comms & Marketing Manager · Judge
Lukasz Zelezny
SEO Consultant · Judge
Sabina Sohail
Social Media and Content Designer · The RSA · Judge
Stephen Kenwright
Non-executive director and consultant · Judge
Kelly Friend
PR Manager - UK & US · WithSecure · Judge
Andrea Sabatino
Global Head of content, events, sponsorships · PETRONAS LUBRICANTS INTERNATIONAL · Judge
Jon Shaw
Head of PR And Communications, Europe · HONOR · Judge
Lukasz Rogala
Head of SEO & Strategy · VerticalSEO · Judge
Paul Aitkenhead
Head of Brand, PR and Comms · Gamma · Judge
Jade Lambourne
Social Media Lead · The Very Group · Judge
Sarah Cook
Marketing & Communications · The RSA · Judge
Brendan Keegan
Assistant Professor in Marketing · Maynooth University · Judge
Tori Halman
Senior PR & Communications Manager · ZOE · Judge
Sofia Inga Tyson
Senior Content Manager · Juro · Judge
Victoria Watson
PR Consultant - Specialist in Hospitality, Lifestyle & Wellness · Judge
Sanjay Mistry
Group Head of Communications and Engagement, Europe · ODEON · Judge
Rejoice Oijaku
SEO Manager · Nelson Bostock UNLIMITED · Judge
Kamila Miller
PHD Reseacher · Henley Business School · Judge
Veronika Höller
Head of Demand Generation · Tresorit · Judge
Jaime Hill
Former Head of Ecommerce · ex Oak Furnitureland, Hurtigruten & Monsoon Accessorize · Judge
Michelle Gledhill
EMPLOYABILITY LEAD DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, RETAIL & TOURISM · Manchester Metropolitan University · Judge
Phil Bacon
Marketing Director, Strategist, and Consultant · Marketing Managed · Judge
Josephine Soei
Head of Marketing & Communications · DEICHMANN · Judge
Rachael Courtney
Head of Social & Content · Virgin Media O2 · Judge
Emily Hill
PR & Content Specialist · Mortgage Advice Bureau · Judge
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A Reassuring Success
“Winning the European Content Awards 2024 confirms that well-though-out and successively implemented activities bring impressive results, and that our work is at a very high level. Such results are the driving fuel for us for further activities. And success definitely tastes good to us!”
A Testament to Our Hard Work
“Our nomination is a testament to our teams hard work, dedication, and creativity. It validates our efforts in pushing the boundaries of content marketing and sets a new benchmark for excellence. This campaign was a labour of love, merging McDonalds rich history with a modern twist. Being recognised on such a prestigious platform is incredibly rewarding.”
“Winning the European Content Awards 2024 confirms that well-thought-out and successively implemented activities bring impressive results, and that our work is at a very high level. Such results are the driving fuel for us for further activities. And success definitely tastes good to us!”
“Our nomination is a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and creativity. It validates our efforts in pushing the boundaries of content marketing and sets a new benchmark for excellence. This campaign was a labour of love, merging McDonald’s rich history with a modern twist. Being recognised on such a prestigious platform is incredibly rewarding”
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