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Global Social Media Awards

Global Social Media Awards

Celebrating Social Success Worldwide

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2027 Edition

Scale of Awards

Global Awards

Entry Fee

To be confirmed

Prizegiving

Event Ceremony

Entries Close

Thu Mar 11, 2027 (4 months, 26 days)

Organiser

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About This Award

Social media is a livelihood. From trending topics to brand banter, it’s where connections are made, news is broken, and influence happens. With over 4.9 billion users scrolling, swiping, and sharing, getting your social strategy right isn’t optional; it’s essential.

The Global Social Media Awards are here to celebrate the campaigns that broke the algorithm, sparked conversations, and turned engagement into real-world impact.

Whether you’re a small-but-mighty agency, a powerhouse in-house team, or a social whiz working across continents, if you’re building brands, boosting visibility, and making waves online, these awards are for you.

From viral TikTok's to thumb-stopping Instagram content, if your socials are making people pause mid-scroll, it’s time to turn that success into silverware.

Ready to make your mark? Download the entry form today and show the world what social success really looks like.

Awards You Can Trust

Founded in 2021, the Global Social Media Awards are globally recognised awards judged by international experts, with a process that’s transparent, ethical, and fair.

The Global Social Media Awards are part of the Social Media Awards series, which includes the UK Social Media Awards.

Awards Profile

Scale of Awards: Global Awards
Location of Awards: Worldwide
Accepting Entries From: Worldwide
Industries: Marketing, Social Media
Awards Types: Marketing, Social Media

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Entry Timeline

2027 Edition

Entries Open

Usually in December

Last recorded: Mon 29 Dec 2025

Entries Close

Thu Mar 11, 2027 (4 months, 26 days)

Finalists Announced

Fri 2 Apr 2027 (5 months, 20 days)

Winners Announced

Thu 6 May 2027 (6 months, 23 days)

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Judges

Mariam Abubakr

Global SEO Manager · Versuni · Judge

Josephine Soei

Head of Marketing & Communications · DEICHMANN · Judge

Bea Farnworth

Senior Social Media & Community Manager · Tangle teezer · Judge

Kirstin Rawlings

Founder & Global Social Media Director · Judge

Jovana Zrnic

Growth and Performance Marketing Leader · Judge

Angelika Eremeeva

Chief Marketing Officer · Head of SMM · Judge

Lukasz Rogola

Head of SEO & Strategy · VerticalSEO · Judge

Jaime Hill

Ecommerce Director · Judge

Naomi Horan

Social Media & Influencer Manager · Cloud Nine Hair · Judge

Lukasz Zelezny

SEO Consultant · Judge

Philippa Skett

Social Media Manager · Imperial College London · Judge

Neville Hobson

Social Strategist, Communicator, Podcaster · Studio6 By Neville Hobson · Judge

Jessica Jolee

Social Media Lead · M&S Food · Judge

Rachel Letham

Global Head of Marketing and Brand · The Marketing Society · Judge

Veronika Höller

Head of Demand Generation · Tresorit · Judge

Ajoke Emekene

Growth/Performance Marketing Manager · TikTok · Judge

Sacha Thomas

Internal Communications Content Manager · River Island · Judge

Luan Wise

Independent Social Media Consultant · Judge

Anna Oshkalo

Senior team lead marketing and business development · Emma - The Sleep Company · Judge

Sian Nicholas

Global Social Media Manager · Charlotte Tilbury · Judge

Steve Kuncewicz

Head Of Creative, Digital & Marketing · Glaisyers Etl · Judge

Anna Volchik

Content Marketing Expert in Luxury Hospitality & Brands · Individual Entrepreneur · Judge

Unni Henry

Head of PR · Direct Line Group · Judge

Lou Nylander

Founder · Wildflowers of London · Judge

Archana Dhankar

Senior Director, Marketing- Global Demand & Social Media · Sutherland · Judge

Dan Barker

CMO, NED, Consultant · Judge

Magda Marchowska-Raza

Assistant Professor · North Dakota State University · Judge

Carolina Barbosa

Fractional Head of Social & Consultant for Brands · Freelance · Judge

Brendan Keegan

Assistant Professor · Maynooth University · Judge

Stuart P Turner

MD / Founder · Flow State · Judge

Ishtar Schneider

Global People & Organisation Communications Lead · Mars Petcare · Judge

Rebecca Broad

Freelance Writer and Communications Manager · Judge

Rejoice Ojiaku

Freelance SEO Specialist & Content Strategist · Feedia LTD · Judge

Sarah Cook

Freelance Communications Consultant · Judge

Abbi McGregor

Senior Social Media Manager · VML · Judge

Current Programme Edition

Don’t Panic

EVENT HOST

Current Programme Edition

Validates our Strategy

“Being shortlisted in competitions like the "Global Social Media Awards" validates our innovative approaches and successful strategies. It is an opportunity for us to showcase the significant impact of our work and gain both publicity and recognition for our hard work.”

Trickle

Recognition for the Crucial Innovations

“Luxid is thrilled to be shortlisted for the prestigious Global Social Media Awards in no less than three categories! Attracting entries from all over the world, we know how special it is to make it through to the finals and to be recognised for the kind of innovative digital work that really drives business success.”

Luxid

A Celebration of our Process

“This win isn't just a trophy - its a celebration of our process. It's proof that a small team can do big things when it cares deeply, thinks boldly, and moves with intention. We're proud to be reshaping what a creative agency can look like - and what it can achieve.”

Dawning Digital

“Luxid is thrilled to be shortlisted for the prestigious Global Social Media Awards in no less than three categories! Attracting entries from all over the world, we know how special it is to make it through to the finals and to be recognised for the kind of innovative digital work that really drives business success.”

Luxid

“This win isn’t just a trophy - it’s a celebration of our process. It’s proof that a small team can do big things when it cares deeply, thinks boldly, and moves with intention. We’re proud to be reshaping what a creative agency can look like - and what it can achieve.”

Dawning Digital

“These awards recognise the dedication, innovation and creativity our team brings to every project. It’s an honour to see our work celebrated on a global stage, and we’re excited to continue driving impactful results for our clients.”

Steve Underwood

Bonded

“We’re really excited to have been shortlisted for a Global Social Media Award. Winning the award would be a fabulous acknowledgement to our teams who put in an incredible amount of effort to ensure that we are always delivering engaging and interesting content to our followers, ensuring that we are always helping to change lives for good.”

Virgin Pulse

“Being shortlisted in competitions like the “Global Social Media Awards” validates our innovative approaches and successful strategies. It is an opportunity for us to showcase the significant impact of our work and gain both publicity and recognition for our hard work.”

Trickle

“Awards like the Global Social Media Awards are important because they allow us not only to demonstrate the quality and consistency of our work, but also to recognize our team for it. To a person, our team is the most expert group I’ve ever been fortunate enough to work with, so the nomination is a testament to them as both experts in the field but also great partners to our clients.”

Ryan Black

Accelerated Digital Media

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