Michele Tommasi
Senior Paid Media Manager · Tempcover · Judge
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Global Digital Excellence Awards
Setting Benchmarks on a Global Scale
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2026 Edition
Scale of Awards
Global Awards
Entry Fee
To be confirmed
Prizegiving
Event Ceremony
Entries Close
Thu Aug 20, 2026(next date to be confirmed)
Organiser
Don't Panic Events
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About This Award
The Global Digital Excellence Awards set the benchmark for recognising world-class digital work. Honoring exceptional websites, campaigns, tools, technologies, and teams from across the globe, the awards spotlight the innovators who are redefining what’s possible in the digital landscape.
Unlike traditional programmes that focus on size or scale, the Global Digital Excellence Awards champion creativity, innovation, and impact above all else. Whether you’re a boutique agency, an in-house team, or an international powerhouse, what matters is the strength of your ideas and the results you achieve.
These awards recognise creative thinking in website design and development, the innovative use of data, and technical excellence across campaigns. They honour the creation of pioneering research tools, the development of game-changing technologies, and the incredible talent of teams whose strategic leadership and dedication are driving growth and profitability across the industry.
The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic Events, the ethical and transparent awards organizers. The Global Digital Excellence Awards are part of the Digital Excellence Awards series, which includes the UK Digital Excellence Awards.
Awards Profile
Scale of Awards: Global Awards
Location of Awards: Worldwide
Accepting Entries From: Worldwide
Industries: All Industries, Marketing, Technology
Awards Types: Agency, Business, Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO), Data & Analytics, Design, Digital Communications & Transformation, Innovation, Marketing, Operations, Paid Media, Retail Technology, Search, SEO, Social Media, Technology, Website, Website Design & Development
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Entry Timeline
2026 Edition
Entries Open
Usually in June
Last recorded: Tue 9 Jun 2026
Entries Close
Thu Aug 20, 2026 (next date to be confirmed)
Finalists Announced
Fri 18 Sept 2026 (next date to be confirmed)
Winners Announced
Thu 22 Oct 2026 (10 days)
Categories, results and pricing
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Current Programme Edition
Judges
Olga Zhosanu
Digital Communications Adviser · EBRD · Judge
Angela West
Owner · Working Web Communications · Judge
Tomáš Martínek
Online Marketing Consultant · Cheil Czech Republic · Judge
Yana Sirenko
EU Channel Partners Marketing Lead · Samsung Electronics UK · Judge
Steve Kuncewicz
Partner and Head of Creative, Digital & Marketing · Glaisyers ETL · Judge
Nithinreddy Burgula
Software Engineer · YuVi Systems · Judge
Rumyana Miteva
Growth Marketing Director · Motorway · Judge
Leomerly Salismey
Judge
Rejoice Ojiaku
SEO Manager · Nelson Bostock UNLIMITED · Judge
Mariia Golitsyna
B2B Growth & Marketing Strategy · Judge
Sharon Peredo Sahid
Digital Marketing Consultant · Judge
Mariia Silich
AR Experience Designer · Snap Inc. · Judge
Jaime Hill
Former Head of Ecommerce · Oak Furnitureland · Judge
Lenna Lou
Founder & CEO · The L Factor Ltd · Judge
Omi Sido
Head of SEO · Canon Europe · Judge
Johnson Isaac Joseph
Judge
Dan Saunders
Director of Digital · Evergreen Finance London · Judge
Dr Pauldy Otermans
Principal and Head of AI Research · Otermans Institute · Judge
Carla Marshall
Head of content marketing · VidlQ · Judge
Kai Kurihara
Senior Website Manager · NCC Group · Judge
Lucasz Rogala
SEO/SXO Visioner & Strategist · Judge
Gill Smith
Fractional Ecommerce & Marketing Director · Minstone · Judge
Katarina Dahlin
Senior Growth Hacker · WhitePress · Judge
Victor Onyekere
Founder · BuildersCabal · Judge
Nicola Morkel
Head of Digital · Arada London · Judge
Katarzyna Dębczak
SEO Consultant and Team Leader · Semcore · Judge
Antonia Boersch
Founder, Managing Director and Content Creator · toni.valerie GmbH · Judge
Yuqian Tao
Director of Social Commerce · IPOWER INC · Judge
Jessica Tee Orika -Owunna
Judge
George Odiana
Product Leader · Judge
Elizabeth Rybalchenko
Social Media Lead · Jacob & Co · Judge
Anchal Gautam
Digital Product Manager · Blick Art Materials · Judge
Laura Roth
Customer Marketing Director · HiBob · Judge
Anthony Diver
Marketing, Creative and Technology Leader · Judge
Pavel Tantsiura
CEO & Founder · CareMinds · Judge
Mohammadreza Hasanpour
SEO Lead · Snapp! · Judge
David Sayce
SEO Consultant · Judge
Dev Patel
Product Manager · Google Ads · Judge
Alexa Lacroix
User Acquisition Manager · Mistplay · Judge
Lukasz Zelezny
SEO Consultant · Judge
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A Well Deserved Confidence Boost
“Being shortlisted for the Global Digital Excellence Awards not only boosts our confidence but also underscores our dedication to developing transformative business models for our global brand.”
An Affirmation of Expertise
“To the Inspired Marketing team, the Global Digital Excellence Award nomination is an affirmation of their expertise and the collaborative spirit they pride themselves on.”
A Celebration of Dedication
“Participation in the Global Digital Excellence Awards is more than recognition; its a celebration of our team's dedication and innovation. Beyond statistics, its a testament to our unwavering passion for crafting exceptional digital solutions. Being shortlisted reflects our team's ability to blend design finesse with technical prowess.”
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