As the new financial year gets underway, April signals the start of peak awards season.
With fresh budgets, new goals, and a real sense of optimism for what the upcoming 12 months has in store, now is the time to take action as many of the major awards programmes are now open for entries and deadlining before the summer.
To get you started, we’ve handpicked a selection of awards that are currently accepting entries – take a look below:
AWARDS OPEN NOW
The Speaker Awards
The Speaker Awards celebrate the world’s most outstanding speakers, those who captivate, inspire, and leave a lasting impact, whether on stage or online.
These awards are a standing ovation for the professionals who dedicate themselves to sharing knowledge, telling powerful stories, and transforming audiences through their words.
Entry Deadline: 30 April 2026
European Paid Media Awards
The European Paid Media Awards shine a spotlight on the most innovative, creative, and impactful campaigns, strategies, and talent in paid media across the continent.
With categories designed to recognise every type of achievement, these awards celebrate everything from pioneering PPC campaigns and outstanding paid social results, to revolutionary tactics that are shaping the future of the industry. Whether recognising individual excellence or agency-wide success, the awards honour the very best in paid media.
Entry Deadline: 21 May 2026
International Customer Experience Awards
The International Customer Experience Awards recognise initiatives from any organisation: public or private, SMEs or large corporations, B2B and B2C who have done great work to improve the customer experience.
The ICXA has become a global platform for sharing best practices, showcasing success stories, and connecting CX professionals from all around the world.
Super Early Bird Deadline: 29 May 2026
Growing Business Awards
The Growing Business Awards bring together the nation’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses to showcase the best of UK business innovation, resilience, and growth.
There are 31 categories, including Fintech Business of the Year, Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year, and Market Disruptor of the Year – as well as a range of growth categories specifically for different-sized businesses.
Entry Deadline: 12 June 2026
Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards
The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards is the UK’s largest and most prestigious awards programme that celebrates the very best achievements in British business – across all industries.
The awards champion sustainability, diversity and equality, offering 20 different categories such as Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology Business of the Year, and the Purpose Before Profit Award. New for 2026: The ITV Growth Accelerator Award where the winner will receive £500k of ITV advertising.
Entry Deadline: 19 June 2026
Stop Waiting. Start Winning
If you want recognition in the next 12 months, the time to act is now. Award deadlines won’t wait.
Here at August Recognition, we are committed to helping you WIN.
It’s our passion to see businesses, individuals, and teams get recognised for their success. We're here to help you choose the best awards to enter, write your entries and create your supporting materials, and give you the very best chance of winning.
Plus, when you win, we'll help you get the most of it with dedicated awards PR to boost your visibility.
Get ready to raise your profile and take your business to the next level through the unique power of awards.
So if you’re ready to start winning, book a call and have a chat with our expert team about what you need and how we can help you on your award-winning journey before the door closes on the 2026 awards season.
