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UK awards now open: key summer deadlines
With June approaching, awards season is picking up pace, so it’s a good time to review key deadlines and refine your entry strategy. From sector awards to national business accolades, the coming weeks offer a strong chance to celebrate success, raise your profile, and stand out.
Here’s a round-up of major awards open now, plus deadlines for programmes closing soon.
Awards closing soon
UK Agency Awards (Deadline: 11 June)
Highly competitive because they are so well regarded with a robust assessment process, judges of the UK Agency Awards expect clear results, strong strategy, and standout client work. With only weeks to go, refine your submission and make sure every claim is backed by evidence.
National Property Awards (Deadline: 6 July)
These awards celebrate excellence across the property sector, from developers and agencies to consultancies. With judging focused on results, growth, and innovation, entries should be clear, concise, and evidence-led—so early preparation helps.
Inside Housing Awards (Deadline: 11 July)
The Inside Housing Awards recognise innovation and performance across the UK housing sector, from development projects to tenant engagement initiatives. There’s a little more time but starting early will strengthen your entry.
PRCA Awards (Deadline: 17 July)
The PRCA Awards celebrate excellence in public relations and communications. With categories covering campaigns, teams, and individuals, they’re ideal for showcasing creativity, strategy, and measurable impact.
UK Career Development Awards 2026 (Deadline: 17 June)
The UK Career Development Awards (UKCDAs) are a highlight of the CDI calendar, recognising excellence across the career development sector in the UK and internationally.
Awards already open
Northern Digital Awards (Deadline: 3 September)
The Northern Digital Awards recognise outstanding digital marketing, development, and tech across the North of England. Competitive and well-regarded, they’re a great fit for agencies and in-house teams with innovative work and strong, measurable results.
HCSA Awards (Deadline: 3 September)
If you’re looking for recognising in health and social care procurement, the HCSA Awards are a strong programme to consider. They’re particularly relevant for organisations demonstrating efficiency, innovation, and measurable impact across public sector supply chains.
Housing Digital Innovation Awards (Deadline: September)
The Housing Digital Innovation Awards highlight organisations using technology to improve the housing sector. From tenant engagement platforms to data-led services, they’re a strong opportunity for housing providers and partners to showcase meaningful change.
International Brilliance Awards 2027 (Deadline: 5 October)
Covering business, HR, internal communications, marketing, and PR, the Brilliance Awards offer multiple ways to showcase your success. Open to UK and international entrants, all categories share the same deadline, with the ceremony held in January 2027.
Awards opening this month
Woman Who Awards (entries open 1 June)
Woman Who’s mission is to create inspirational women in business role models to inspire others. The Woman Who Achieves Awards and Woman Who Solopreneur Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in business, founders and solopreneurs across the UK.
North East Contact Centre Awards (NECCN) (entries open 1 June)
These awards celebrate excellence across the region’s contact centre sector. For more than 20 years, NECCA has recognised the outstanding individuals, high-performing teams, and forward-thinking organisations shaping customer experience, operational success, and innovation throughout the North East.
When to bring in awards experts
The best award entries combine clear storytelling, measurable impact, and well-chosen evidence that answers what judges are looking for. We help you shape compelling submissions, from category selection and strategy to writing and polishing. Book a free discovery call to talk through your award goals.
