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UK Content Awards

UK Content Awards

Spotlighting the UK’s Brightest Content

In-Person EventDinner Event

2026 Edition

Scale of Awards

National Awards

Entry Fee

To be confirmed

Prizegiving

Event Ceremony

Presentation Location

London Hilton Paddington, London, United Kingdom

Entries Close

Thu Apr 9, 2026(next date to be confirmed)

Presentation Date

Thu 11 Jun 2026(next date to be confirmed)

Organiser

Don't Panic Events

About This Award

Welcome to the UK Content Awards!

The UK Content Awards are shine a spotlight on the most innovative, impactful, and creative content campaigns across the country, whether that’s engaging brand storytelling to data-driven strategies. These awards recognise the people, teams, and agencies raising the bar in content creation across digital platforms, social media, podcasts, video, or traditional channels.

They champion work that captivates audiences, sparks conversations, and delivers results.

Winning a UK Content Award isn’t just about a trophy; it’s about recognition from industry experts, elevating your profile, and showcasing 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 drives change, this is your chance to be celebrated among the UK’s very best.

The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic Events, the ethical and transparent awards organisers.The UK Content Awards are part of the Content Awards series, which includes the European Content Awards.

Awards Profile

Scale of Awards: National Awards
Location of Awards: London, United Kingdom (UK)
Accepting Entries From: United Kingdom (UK)
Industries: All Industries, Marketing
Awards Types: Content, Marketing, Social Media

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Entry Timeline

2026 Edition

Entries Open

Usually in February

Last recorded: Wed 5 Feb 2025

Entries Close

Thu Apr 9, 2026 (next date to be confirmed)

Finalists Announced

Fri 1 May 2026 (next date to be confirmed)

Winners Announced

Thu 11 Jun 2026 (next date to be confirmed)

Ceremony

Thu 11 Jun 2026 (next date to be confirmed)

London Hilton Paddington, London, United Kingdom

Categories, results and pricing

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Current Programme Edition

Judges

Josephine Soei

Head of Marketing & Communications · DEICHMANN · Judge

Alex Natthaphon Kanjarnavoranun

Consultant in SEO, Digital marketing, and Digital transformation · Foundmatic UK · Judge

Paul Aitkenhead

Head of Brand,PR & Comms · Gamma · Judge

Charlotte Ullathorne

Judge

Sacha Thomas

Internal Communications Content Manager · River Island · Judge

Archana Dhankar

B2B Marketing Leader & AI Strategist · Judge

Sanjay Mistry

European Head of Communications and Engagement · ODEON · Judge

Neville Hobson

Social Media Strategist & Communication Adviser and Mentor · Judge

Sym Jaj

Head of Content · Unlimit · Judge

Angelika Eremeeva

Global Social Media Lead · Travelpayouts · Judge

Sabina Sohail

Social Media and Content Designer · The RSA · Judge

Rejoice Oijaku

SEO Manager · Nelson Bostock UNLIMITED · Judge

Tasmin Lofthouse

Judge

Kamila Miller

PHD Researcher · Henley Business School · Judge

Lyndsey Evans

PR, Content and Brand Communications Consultant · Collaborative Folks · Judge

Lukasz Zelezny

SEO Consultant · Judge

Emma-Jane Stogdon

Organic Content Manager (UK) · Wise · Judge

Emily Hill

Junior PR Manager · Mortgage Advice Bureau · Judge

Anya Volchik

Content Marketing Expert · Judge

Davina Lines

Managing Director · Ecommerce Club · Judge

Erika Varangouli

Head of Branded Content · Riverside.FM · Judge

Dan Saunders

Head of Performance Marketing · Evergreen Finance London · Judge

Carolina Barbosa

Global Social Media Manager · Judge

Jaime Hill

Ecommerce Director · Judge

Diana Akchurina

Product Operations Lead · Colt · Judge

Nicolas Monti-Potsolakis

Judge

Sarah Cook

Marketing & Communications Consultant · Judge

Lukasz Rogala

Head of SEO & Strategy · VerticalSEO · Judge

Rumyana Miteva

Judge

Veronika Höller

Head of Demand Generation · Tresorit · Judge

Sian Nicholas

Global Social Media Manager · Charlotte Tilbury · Judge

Rachel Letham

Head of Brand & Communications · The Marketing Society · Judge

Sofia Tyson

Senior Content Manager · Juro · Judge

Paris De Reuck

Online Content & Community Strategist · Judge

Andy Green

Co-Founder · AndyGreenCreativity · Judge

Tom Bangay

Senior Director, Content & Community · Juro · Judge

Phil Bacon

Marketing Director, Strategist, and Consultant · Marketing Managed · Judge

Myriam Jessier

Technical Marketing Strategist & Innovation Consultant · Neurospicy · Judge

Rebecca Broad

Freelance Comms & Marketing Manager · Judge

Olivia Townsend

Head of Content · HETT · Judge

Magda Marchowska-Raza

Lecturer in Digital Marketing · University of Salford · Judge

Rachael Courtney

Head of Social & Content · Virgin Media O2 · Judge

Stephen Kenwright

Non-Executive Director and Consultant · Judge

Current Programme Edition

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EVENT HOST

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August Recognition

MEDIA PARTNER

A Celebration of Recognition

“We're all super excited to have been shortlisted for this award. It's an incredible achievement. We're lucky enough to have won awards in the past, but it's the first time the agency, and the team as a whole, has been recognised.”

Giles

Chapel

A Moment of Incredible Pride

“The team is absolutely thrilled to be nominated for these marketing awards. We're all feeling incredibly proud and motivated by this recognition of our hard work and creativity. It's a great validation of our efforts in the business and has really energised our team.”

Anita Manan

Wincanton

A Fantastic Experience

“We're absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for two awards at the UK Content Awards 2024. Our digital Marketing team works incredibly hard to craft and deliver campaigns that bring real and demonstratable results for our clients. With our technology we can report on campaigns from views all the way through to sales, profit, and return on investment, giving transparent results for our clients. For our Digital Marketing team to be shortlisted for these two awards is fantastic and we're incredibly proud to have reached this stage.”

Samantha Boden

Click Dealer

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