UK Digital Excellence Awards 2025

Dates for your calendar

23 January 2025 Super Early Bird Close
13 February 2025 Early Bird Close
27 February 2025 Final Entry Deadline
19 March 2025 Judging Session
21 March 2025 Shortlist Announcement
May 2025 Awards Ceremony
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Setting the Digital Standard

The UK Digital Excellence Awards celebrate those who lead with creativity, fuel innovation, and drive tangible results. Whether you’re breaking new ground with cutting-edge campaigns or smashing growth goals, being shortlisted puts you in the spotlight as one of the UK’s top performers in digital.

Why enter:


  • Industry Recognition - Gain acknowledgment as a leader in the UK’s vibrant digital sector

  • Inspiring Growth - Let your success story inspire others and cement your reputation as a digital visionary

  • Unparalleled Exposure - Elevate your profile, build trust, and attract new clients and partners

  • Motivation for Teams - Give your team the recognition they deserve for their hard work and achievements


Whether you’re a rising star or an industry veteran, winning a UK Digital Excellence Award sets you apart from the competition, validates your work, and positions you as a leader in the digital world.

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Download the entry form and you will find detailed information about the different categories and the judging criteria for each one. Get all the insights you need to make your submission stand out.

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Complete all relevant information and supporting documentation (Word or PDF document).

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Upload your form and supporting documents using the secure online portal by completing your company profile and details. Make your entry payment and your final submissions will be handed to a judging panel.

Leading the Digital Conversation

At the UK Digital Excellence Awards, we celebrate those who challenge the norm, and inspire others, and help you gain the recognition you deserve. Celebrate success with the very best in the business at the UK Digital Excellence Awards ceremony in London.

Whether you’re shortlisted or attending as a guest, it’s an unmissable event for networking, inspiration, and honouring the leaders in digital growth and innovation.

Entry Administration Fees:


  • Super Early Bird Entry Fee: £195 + VAT - must be received before 23:59 Thursday, 23rd January 2025

  • Early Bird Entry Fee: £245 + VAT - must be received before 23:59 Thursday, 13th February 2025

  • Final Deadline Fee: £315 + VAT - must be received before 23:59 Thursday, 27th February 2025


 

 

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Testimonials

Winning our first award would be a real milestone moment, and something we will always remember. It’s a great testament to the hard work and energy that the team has put into Hookflash since it’s inception, and something we’d add to our new office mantelpiece with pride!
Hook Flash
Knowing the joint effort behind the scenes that goes into each and every single piece of content that comes out of Spinnaker, and then seeing this validated with an award nomination is hugely rewarding. A true recognition of the hard work of many strategists, creatives, producers and account handlers.
Spinnaker
Having this fantastic yet unusual project recognised by the UK Digital Excellence Awards means so much to us and Satellogic. Not only does it demonstrate the brilliant results that are possible if you apply the right strategy with the right creative, but it showcases how diverse digital advertising can be. It’s not just for the big retailers. Any business can thrive from it. We’d like to thank the UK Digital Excellence Awards for shortlisting us. We already feel like winners.
Fluid Ads
Team Flip are delighted that our all-in-one employee app has been shortlisted for Best Platform at the UK Digital Excellence Awards. This recognition is a real milestone in our ongoing journey as we scale Flip’s huge successes to the UK and beyond.
Flip
Being nominated for this prestigious award is a profound honour that highlights our team’s unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital transformation. It serves as a powerful validation of our strategic vision to seamlessly integrate digital technologies across borders, making a tangible difference in the way businesses operate globally.
Hubpy.co
We’re honoured to have won ‘Agency of the Year’ at the UK Digital Excellence Award. To me, this achievement is a testament to the combined efforts of our incredible team to continue making Bind Media a fantastic place to grow your career and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Bind Media

Website Awards

STAND OUT B2B WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates exceptional websites that redefine the digital experience for business customers. Judges will look for seamless navigation, innovative design and a user-centric approach that drives engagement, loyalty and measurable results.
STAND OUT B2C WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category honours the most innovative and impactful B2C websites that captivates customers and drives results through user-friendly design, powerful functionality, and an exceptional customer journey.
STAND OUT B2B ECOMMERCE WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the business-to-business eCommerce websites that set a new standard for online shopping experiences and customer retention. Judges want to see seamless transactions, innovative features, and drive for exceptional sales growth.
STAND OUT B2C ECOMMERCE WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the business to consumer eCommerce website that sets a new standard for online shopping experience through the delivery of seamless transactions, innovative features, and drives exceptional sales growth.
STAND OUT PUBLIC SECTOR / NOT-FOR-PROFIT / CHARITY WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category honours websites that make a significant impact in the public, not-for-profit, or charity sectors by effectively engaging audiences, driving action, and delivering meaningful change through innovation and accessibility.

Campaign Awards

STAND OUT B2B SEO CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises business to business SEO campaigns that drives organic growth and visibility. Judges want to see campaigns that demonstrate exceptional strategy, innovation, and measurable results in the B2B landscape.
STAND OUT B2C SEO CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the business to consumer SEO campaigns that have significantly enhanced online visibility and engagement through innovative strategy and creativity to transform customer journey, drive growth and achieve impressive results.
STAND OUT B2B PPC CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category honours business to business PPC campaigns that demonstrates exceptional strategy, innovative targeting, compelling ad creative, and significant ROI.
STAND OUT B2C PPC CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates business to consumer PPC campaigns that have achieved remarkable engagement and conversion rates. Judges will be looking for innovative strategies, eye-catching creatives, and impressive ROI.
STAND OUT INTEGRATED B2B CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a campaign that seamlessly combines multiple digital channels to deliver results. Entries should demonstrate a strategic approach to integration, showcasing creativity, innovation, and strong execution.
STAND OUT INTEGRATED B2C CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a campaign that seamlessly combines multiple digital channels to deliver results. Entries should demonstrate a strategic approach to integration, showcasing creativity, innovation, and strong execution.
STAND OUT PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises the most outstanding paid media campaigns that have maximised reach, engagement, and conversions across digital channels through the use of strategic planning and creativity to achieve maximum results.
STAND OUT ORGANIC CONTENT CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the most effective organic content campaign, showcasing how brands have created compelling, shareable content that resonates with audiences and drives impressive engagement without paid promotion.
STAND OUT ORGANIC SOCIAL CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Honouring the best organic social media campaign, this category celebrates campaigns that have achieved outstanding reach and interaction through creative, authentic, and strategic use of social media platforms.
STAND OUT PAID SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises the most innovative and effective use of paid social media advertising, this award celebrates campaigns that have achieved exceptional engagement and conversion rates through strategic targeting and creative content.
STAND OUT PR CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award honours the most impactful digital public relations campaign, highlighting exceptional storytelling, media outreach, and brand reputation management that have significantly enhanced perception and engagement.
STAND OUT LOW BUDGET SEO CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Celebrating ingenuity and effectiveness, this award is for the best low-budget SEO campaign that has achieved impressive organic search results through smart keyword strategies, on-page optimization, and content marketing. Judges are looking for campaigns that have achieved something special on a monthly budget of £1500 or less in fees.
STAND OUT LOW BUDGET PPC CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises the most efficient and impactful low-budget pay-per-click campaign, showcasing exceptional ROI through strategic bidding, ad copy, and targeting techniques. Judges are looking for stand out campaigns delivering excellent results within a budget of £1500 per month.
STAND OUT CHARITY / NOT-FOR-PROFIT CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most impactful charity or not-for-profit campaign, this award honours initiatives that have driven significant awareness, engagement, and support for important causes through innovative and heartfelt digital strategies.
STAND OUT ROI CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Honouring the campaign with the highest return on investment, this award highlights exceptional strategic planning, execution, and measurement that have delivered outstanding financial results.
STAND OUT USE OF META
Celebrating the most creative and effective use of META platforms, this award honours campaigns that have leveraged Facebook and Instagram to drive exceptional engagement and brand awareness through innovative strategies and captivating content.
STAND OUT USE OF TIKTOK
This award recognises the most dynamic and engaging TikTok campaign, showcasing how brands have harnessed the power of short-form video to create viral content, connect with audiences, and achieve outstanding results.
STAND OUT USE OF X
Celebrating the most impactful use of X (formerly Twitter), this category celebrates campaigns that have utilised the platform’s unique features to spark conversations, build communities, and drive significant engagement and reach.
STAND OUT USE OF INFLUENCER MARKETING
Recognising the most successful influencer marketing campaign, this award highlights collaborations that have authentically connected brands with their target audiences, driving impressive engagement and conversions through trusted voices.
STAND OUT USE OF VIDEO/ANIMATION
Celebrating the best use of video, including animation, this award acknowledges campaigns that have captivated audiences with compelling storytelling, creative visuals, and innovative use of video formats to achieve remarkable results.
STAND OUT USE OF AI
Celebrating the most innovative and effective use of artificial intelligence, this award showcases campaigns that have leveraged AI to drive exceptional results, enhance user experiences, and push the boundaries of digital marketing.

Tools, Technologies & Data Awards

STAND OUT USE OF DATA
This award recognises the most impactful use of data and research, showcasing how insightful data analysis and research have driven strategic decisions, optimised campaigns, and delivered outstanding results.
STAND OUT PLATFORM / TECHNOLOGY / TOOL
Celebrating the most innovative platform or technology tool, this award honours solutions that have revolutionised digital marketing practices, offering unparalleled functionality, user experience, and performance enhancements.
STAND OUT APP
Celebrating the best mobile or web applications, this category celebrates apps that have provided exceptional user experiences, innovative features, and significant value to users, setting new standards in the industry.
SOFTWARE INNOVATION AWARD
This award recognises groundbreaking software innovations that have transformed digital marketing practices, offering unique solutions that enhance efficiency, creativity, and performance.
STAND OUT UX
Celebrating the best user experience design, this award honours campaigns or products that have delivered seamless, intuitive, and engaging user experiences, setting a benchmark for excellence in UX design.
STAND OUT USE OF CONVERSION OPTIMISATION
This category recognises the most effective use of conversion optimisation techniques, showcasing how strategic improvements have significantly increased conversion rates and maximised ROI.
STAND OUT AI SOFTWARE SOLUTION
Honouring the most impactful AI-driven solution, this award celebrates innovations that have harnessed the power of AI to solve complex problems, enhance performance, and deliver exceptional results.

Agency and Team Awards

STAND OUT START-UP AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Recognising the most dynamic and innovative start-up agency, this award celebrates new players who have shown remarkable creativity, agility, and impact in the digital marketing landscape. (Agencies of 2 years and under)
STAND OUT CRO AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This award honours the agency that has excelled in conversion rate optimisation, showcasing consistent creativity and strategic prowess in driving significant improvements in client conversion rates.
STAND OUT CONTENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most creative and effective content agency, this award recognises those who have consistently delivered compelling, engaging, and impactful content that drives results.
STAND OUT PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Honouring the most outstanding PR agency, this category celebrates those who have consistently demonstrated creativity and strategic excellence in managing public relations and enhancing brand reputation.
STAND OUT PAID MEDIA AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the agency that has excelled in paid media, showcasing consistent creativity and strategic execution in delivering exceptional ROI and campaign performance.
STAND OUT SOCIAL MEDIA AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most innovative and effective social media agency, this award honours those who have consistently demonstrated creativity and strategic excellence in engaging audiences and driving results.
STAND OUT SEO AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Recognising the most outstanding SEO agency, this award celebrates those who have consistently delivered exceptional organic search results through creative and strategic SEO practices.
STAND OUT PPC AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This award honours the agency that has excelled in pay-per-click advertising, showcasing consistent creativity and strategic execution in delivering outstanding campaign performance and ROI.
STAND OUT IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most consistent and creative in-house team, this award honours those who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, collaboration, and results within their organisation.
STAND OUT SMALL INTEGRATED DIGITAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the agency that excels in delivering seamless, multi-channel digital strategies that drive exceptional results. Open to agencies with up to 25 employees.
STAND OUT LARGE INTEGRATED DIGITAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the agency that excels in delivering seamless, multi-channel digital strategies that drive exceptional results. Open to agencies with 26 + employees.

Website Awards

STAND OUT B2B WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates exceptional websites that redefine the digital experience for business customers. Judges will look for seamless navigation, innovative design and a user-centric approach that drives engagement, loyalty and measurable results.
STAND OUT B2C WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category honours the most innovative and impactful B2C websites that captivates customers and drives results through user-friendly design, powerful functionality, and an exceptional customer journey.
STAND OUT B2B ECOMMERCE WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the business-to-business eCommerce websites that set a new standard for online shopping experiences and customer retention. Judges want to see seamless transactions, innovative features, and drive for exceptional sales growth.
STAND OUT B2C ECOMMERCE WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the business to consumer eCommerce website that sets a new standard for online shopping experience through the delivery of seamless transactions, innovative features, and drives exceptional sales growth.
STAND OUT PUBLIC SECTOR / NOT-FOR-PROFIT / CHARITY WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
This category honours websites that make a significant impact in the public, not-for-profit, or charity sectors by effectively engaging audiences, driving action, and delivering meaningful change through innovation and accessibility.

Campaign Awards

STAND OUT B2B SEO CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises business to business SEO campaigns that drives organic growth and visibility. Judges want to see campaigns that demonstrate exceptional strategy, innovation, and measurable results in the B2B landscape.
STAND OUT B2C SEO CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the business to consumer SEO campaigns that have significantly enhanced online visibility and engagement through innovative strategy and creativity to transform customer journey, drive growth and achieve impressive results.
STAND OUT B2B PPC CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category honours business to business PPC campaigns that demonstrates exceptional strategy, innovative targeting, compelling ad creative, and significant ROI.
STAND OUT B2C PPC CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates business to consumer PPC campaigns that have achieved remarkable engagement and conversion rates. Judges will be looking for innovative strategies, eye-catching creatives, and impressive ROI.
STAND OUT INTEGRATED B2B CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a campaign that seamlessly combines multiple digital channels to deliver results. Entries should demonstrate a strategic approach to integration, showcasing creativity, innovation, and strong execution.
STAND OUT INTEGRATED B2C CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a campaign that seamlessly combines multiple digital channels to deliver results. Entries should demonstrate a strategic approach to integration, showcasing creativity, innovation, and strong execution.
STAND OUT PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises the most outstanding paid media campaigns that have maximised reach, engagement, and conversions across digital channels through the use of strategic planning and creativity to achieve maximum results.
STAND OUT ORGANIC CONTENT CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the most effective organic content campaign, showcasing how brands have created compelling, shareable content that resonates with audiences and drives impressive engagement without paid promotion.
STAND OUT ORGANIC SOCIAL CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Honouring the best organic social media campaign, this category celebrates campaigns that have achieved outstanding reach and interaction through creative, authentic, and strategic use of social media platforms.
STAND OUT PAID SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises the most innovative and effective use of paid social media advertising, this award celebrates campaigns that have achieved exceptional engagement and conversion rates through strategic targeting and creative content.
STAND OUT PR CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award honours the most impactful digital public relations campaign, highlighting exceptional storytelling, media outreach, and brand reputation management that have significantly enhanced perception and engagement.
STAND OUT LOW BUDGET SEO CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Celebrating ingenuity and effectiveness, this award is for the best low-budget SEO campaign that has achieved impressive organic search results through smart keyword strategies, on-page optimization, and content marketing. Judges are looking for campaigns that have achieved something special on a monthly budget of £1500 or less in fees.
STAND OUT LOW BUDGET PPC CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This category recognises the most efficient and impactful low-budget pay-per-click campaign, showcasing exceptional ROI through strategic bidding, ad copy, and targeting techniques. Judges are looking for stand out campaigns delivering excellent results within a budget of £1500 per month.
STAND OUT CHARITY / NOT-FOR-PROFIT CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most impactful charity or not-for-profit campaign, this award honours initiatives that have driven significant awareness, engagement, and support for important causes through innovative and heartfelt digital strategies.
STAND OUT ROI CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Honouring the campaign with the highest return on investment, this award highlights exceptional strategic planning, execution, and measurement that have delivered outstanding financial results.
STAND OUT USE OF META
Celebrating the most creative and effective use of META platforms, this award honours campaigns that have leveraged Facebook and Instagram to drive exceptional engagement and brand awareness through innovative strategies and captivating content.
STAND OUT USE OF TIKTOK
This award recognises the most dynamic and engaging TikTok campaign, showcasing how brands have harnessed the power of short-form video to create viral content, connect with audiences, and achieve outstanding results.
STAND OUT USE OF X
Celebrating the most impactful use of X (formerly Twitter), this category celebrates campaigns that have utilised the platform’s unique features to spark conversations, build communities, and drive significant engagement and reach.
STAND OUT USE OF INFLUENCER MARKETING
Recognising the most successful influencer marketing campaign, this award highlights collaborations that have authentically connected brands with their target audiences, driving impressive engagement and conversions through trusted voices.
STAND OUT USE OF VIDEO/ANIMATION
Celebrating the best use of video, including animation, this award acknowledges campaigns that have captivated audiences with compelling storytelling, creative visuals, and innovative use of video formats to achieve remarkable results.
STAND OUT USE OF AI
Celebrating the most innovative and effective use of artificial intelligence, this award showcases campaigns that have leveraged AI to drive exceptional results, enhance user experiences, and push the boundaries of digital marketing.

Tools, Technologies & Data Awards

STAND OUT USE OF DATA
This award recognises the most impactful use of data and research, showcasing how insightful data analysis and research have driven strategic decisions, optimised campaigns, and delivered outstanding results.
STAND OUT PLATFORM / TECHNOLOGY / TOOL
Celebrating the most innovative platform or technology tool, this award honours solutions that have revolutionised digital marketing practices, offering unparalleled functionality, user experience, and performance enhancements.
STAND OUT APP
Celebrating the best mobile or web applications, this category celebrates apps that have provided exceptional user experiences, innovative features, and significant value to users, setting new standards in the industry.
SOFTWARE INNOVATION AWARD
This award recognises groundbreaking software innovations that have transformed digital marketing practices, offering unique solutions that enhance efficiency, creativity, and performance.
STAND OUT UX
Celebrating the best user experience design, this award honours campaigns or products that have delivered seamless, intuitive, and engaging user experiences, setting a benchmark for excellence in UX design.
STAND OUT USE OF CONVERSION OPTIMISATION
This category recognises the most effective use of conversion optimisation techniques, showcasing how strategic improvements have significantly increased conversion rates and maximised ROI.
STAND OUT AI SOFTWARE SOLUTION
Honouring the most impactful AI-driven solution, this award celebrates innovations that have harnessed the power of AI to solve complex problems, enhance performance, and deliver exceptional results.

Agency and Team Awards

STAND OUT START-UP AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Recognising the most dynamic and innovative start-up agency, this award celebrates new players who have shown remarkable creativity, agility, and impact in the digital marketing landscape. (Agencies of 2 years and under)
STAND OUT CRO AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This award honours the agency that has excelled in conversion rate optimisation, showcasing consistent creativity and strategic prowess in driving significant improvements in client conversion rates.
STAND OUT CONTENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most creative and effective content agency, this award recognises those who have consistently delivered compelling, engaging, and impactful content that drives results.
STAND OUT PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Honouring the most outstanding PR agency, this category celebrates those who have consistently demonstrated creativity and strategic excellence in managing public relations and enhancing brand reputation.
STAND OUT PAID MEDIA AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the agency that has excelled in paid media, showcasing consistent creativity and strategic execution in delivering exceptional ROI and campaign performance.
STAND OUT SOCIAL MEDIA AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most innovative and effective social media agency, this award honours those who have consistently demonstrated creativity and strategic excellence in engaging audiences and driving results.
STAND OUT SEO AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Recognising the most outstanding SEO agency, this award celebrates those who have consistently delivered exceptional organic search results through creative and strategic SEO practices.
STAND OUT PPC AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This award honours the agency that has excelled in pay-per-click advertising, showcasing consistent creativity and strategic execution in delivering outstanding campaign performance and ROI.
STAND OUT IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR
Celebrating the most consistent and creative in-house team, this award honours those who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, collaboration, and results within their organisation.
STAND OUT SMALL INTEGRATED DIGITAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the agency that excels in delivering seamless, multi-channel digital strategies that drive exceptional results. Open to agencies with up to 25 employees.
STAND OUT LARGE INTEGRATED DIGITAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
This category celebrates the agency that excels in delivering seamless, multi-channel digital strategies that drive exceptional results. Open to agencies with 26 + employees.
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