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European Search Awards

European Search Awards

Recognising and honouring the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation driving remarkable achievements

In-Person EventDinner Event

2027 Edition

Scale of Awards

Continental Awards

Entry Fee

To be confirmed

Prizegiving

Event Ceremony

Entries Close

Usually in February

Presentation Date

Thu 13 May 2027 (7 months, 1 day)

Organiser

Don't Panic Events

About This Award

The European Search Awards are back for 2026, and they’re here to celebrate the very best in digital marketing, SEO, and paid media across the continent.

Big ideas, bold strategy, smart data, and brilliant results. From jaw-dropping creativity to cutting-edge tech, these awards shine a spotlight on the campaigns, tools, and talent driving digital forward.

Whether you’re part of a buzzing agency, a powerhouse in-house team, or flying solo as a freelance genius, there’s a category with your name on it.

With dedicated sections for PPC and SEO, small and large campaigns, and sectors spanning every corner of the industry, this is your chance to show what you’re made of. With added appreciation by spotlighting innovation in software, AI, and data, the real game-changers behind the scenes.

And it’s not just about campaigns. The European Search Awards also champion the people and teams who make them happen, from agile start-ups and rising stars to integrated agencies making waves across search.

So, if you’re pushing boundaries in SEO or PPC, don’t keep it to yourself. Enter the European Search Awards and show your industry – and your clients – what you’re capable of.

Awards Profile

Scale of Awards: Continental Awards
Location of Awards: Europe
Accepting Entries From: Europe
Industries: Marketing, Search
Awards Types: Marketing, Paid Media, Search, SEO

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Entry Timeline

2027 Edition

Entries Open

Usually in December

Last recorded: Mon 22 Dec 2025

Entries Close

Usually in February

Last recorded: Wed 25 Feb 2026

Finalists Announced

Usually in March

Last recorded: Fri 27 Mar 2026

Winners Announced

Usually in May

Last recorded: Wed 20 May 2026

Ceremony

Thu 13 May 2027 (7 months, 1 day)

Categories, results and pricing

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A Testament to our Commitment

“With each project, we endeavour to innovate, utilising the latest techniques and staying abreast of contemporary SEO developments. This award is a testament to our team's commitment to excellence and serves as a powerful motivator to continue excelling in what we do.”

Koen Leemans

SEO specialist, Orange Valley

A Priceless Reward

“Winning an award at the EU Search Awards is a priceless reward for our teams who work hard every day to push innovation even further. It proves that our technology remains at the forefront of the SEO industry. Thank you to Don't Panic Events and to the judges!”

Francois Goube

CEO, Oncrawl

On the Path for Growth

“The European Search Awards are the first major awards that we have won as a business and demonstrate that we are very much on the path to growth, supported by recognition from a range of industry experts and people we really respect. We look forward to what the future holds for Cedarwood Digital!”

Cedarwood Digital

Criteria, guidance and resources

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