Daniel Saunders
Head of Performance Marketing · Evergreen Finance London Ltd · Judge
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UK Social Media Awards
It's Time to go Viral
In-Person EventDinner Event
2026 Edition
Scale of Awards
National Awards
Entry Fee
To be confirmed
Prizegiving
Event Ceremony
Presentation Location
The London Hilton Bankside, London, United Kingdom
Entries Close
Usually in June
Presentation Date
Thu 22 Oct 2026 (10 days)
Organiser
Don't Panic Events
About This Award
Social media shapes how we connect, communicate, and consume, from chatting with friends to following brands and discovering the latest trends. With over 4.9 billion users across the globe, it’s clear: when you get social right, you mean business.
The UK Social Media Awards shine a spotlight on the brands, agencies, teams, and individuals turning posts into performance and conversations into conversions. These awards celebrate those breaking the internet (in the best way), outsmarting the algorithms, and transforming engagement into real business results.
Whether you’re a boutique agency helping local clients grow or a global team driving big-brand buzz, this is your chance to be recognised as one of the UK’s social media standouts.
If your campaigns have made people stop scrolling and start talking, it’s time to make some noise – enter the UK Social Media Awards today!
The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic Events, the ethical and transparent awards organisers. The UK Social Media Awards are part of the Social Media Awards series, which also includes the Global Social Media 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, Social Media
Awards Types: Marketing, Social Media
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Entry Timeline
2026 Edition
Entries Open
Usually in April
Last recorded: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Entries Close
Usually in June
Last recorded: Thu 25 Jun 2026
Finalists Announced
Fri 31 Jul 2026 (next date to be confirmed)
Winners Announced
Thu 22 Oct 2026 (10 days)
Ceremony
Thu 22 Oct 2026 (10 days)
The London Hilton Bankside, London, United Kingdom
Categories, results and pricing
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Judges
Neville Hobson
Social Media Strategist & Communication Adviser and Mentor · Judge
Phillipa Skett
Social Media Manager · Imperial College London · Judge
Christopher Green
Social Media Specialist · Imperial College London · Judge
Roxy Ebrahim-Khan
Social Media Co-ordinator · Imperial College London · Judge
Lou Nylander
Founder · Wildflowers of London · Judge
Kirstin Rawlings
Founder & Global Social Media Director · Judge
Luan Wise
Independent Social Media Consultant · We Are Wise Ltd · Judge
Emma Everett
Group Head of Field Marketing · Gamma · Judge
Josephine Soei
Head of Marketing & Communications · DEICHMANN · Judge
Sym Jaj
Head of Content · Penfold · Judge
Cara Jackson
Marketing Lead · Bored of Lunch · Judge
Elizabeth Starling
Social Media Manager · Judge
Claire Hoang
VP Social Media · ITV Studios · Judge
Philip Bacon
Marketing Director, Strategist, and Consultant · Marketing Managed · Judge
Bea Farnworth
Global Senior Social and Community Manager · Tangle Teezer · Judge
Carolina Barbosa
Consultant & Fractional Head of Social · Judge
Alex Natthaphon Kanjarnavoranun
Consultant in SEO, Digital marketing, and Digital transformation · Foundmatic UK · Judge
Yelyzaveta Rybalchenko
Social Media Lead · Jacob & Co · Judge
Amy Mantle
Social Media Manager · Slimming World · Judge
Jake Potter
Head of Social Media · Institution of Civil Engineers · Judge
Paul Aitkenhead
Head of Brand,PR & Comms · Gamma · Judge
Karen Webber
Marketing Consultant · Goodness Marketing · Judge
Steve Kuncewicz
Partner and Head Of Creative, Digital & Marketing · BLM · Judge
Sofia Tyson
Senior Content Manager · Juro · Judge
Amanda Coleman
Crisis Communication Consultant · Amanda Coleman Communication Ltd · Judge
Brendan Keegan
Assistant Professor · Maynooth University · Judge
Emily Enock
Head of Communications & Brand Essential Tech UK · Stealth Startup · Judge
Rumyana Miteva
Growth Marketing Director · Motorway · Judge
Sian Nicholas
Global Social Media Manager · Charlotte Tilbury · Judge
Natalie Messingham
Senior Social Media Manager · John Lewis · Judge
Ned Poulter
Digital marketing consultant & Non-executive Director · Pole Star Digital · Judge
Andy Green
Co-founder · AndyGreenCreativity · Judge
Izzy Price
Head of Social Media & Digital Sentiment · St. James's Place · Judge
Jessica Jo 'lee
Social Media Lead · M&S Food · Judge
Dan Barker
eCommerce, Digital Marketing and Analytics Consultant · Judge
Paris de Reuck
Content and Facebook Advertising Strategist · Consultant · Judge
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EVENT HOST
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A Particularly Special Achievement
“Being recognised at the UK Social Media Awards is particularly special to us, considering the high calibre of competition that extends across the country and many different industries. We are proud to be a shining example of the high quality work that can be produced as a public sector organisation.”
A True Testament to our Dedication
“To have our successes recognised nationally by the UK Social Media Awards, both in paid social and as an agency, after a period of challenge and change, is a wonderful testament to our dedication to our clients and passion for social media.”
A Launchpad for Future Triumphs
“The UK Social Media Awards no only honour remarkable achievements and innovations in social media marketing but also serve as a launchpad for future triumphs.”
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