TIPS FOR AN AWARD WINNING ENTRY

Practical tips:

Make it visually appealing and concise, whilst meeting the entry criteria in full - 

include images and graphics 

The judges will be reviewing a lot so it's key to make your entry stand-out from the competition - think about structuring your response so it’s easy to read and follow 


Download the entry kit, it has all of the key points that judges will be looking for. Consider each category, does your entry fit in more than one category?

Include attachments and evidence to support your claims - you can link videos within the entry doc. Including client testimonials will also support and validate your entry.

Feel free to include sensitive information - you can mark this as “not for publication”. This will help support your claims safely in the knowledge that this is for judges eyes only.

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR:


"I'll be looking for a really clear insight that drives the activation but also a brilliant creative execution that takes it a step above."


"A winning entry needs to have a compelling strategy that is brilliantly executed in channel. I want to feel that pang of 'I wish I'd done that' jealousy."


"Take the judges on a journey. What problem were you trying to solve? How did you develop the campaign? What was the impact? And on reflection, what was remarkable about the output?"

"You're looking for something that when you read it or see it you instantly go "ah yes" and have the feeling of a penny dropping. I also like ideas and awards papers that make me smile, written in a human way."

"Don't forget to let your agency or team personality shine."

TIPS FOR AN AWARD WINNING ENTRY

Practical tips:

Show us your bold ideas—those that challenge the norm, push boundaries, and bring something truly original to the table.

 

Let us see how your objectives, insights, and strategies come together to deliver real, measurable results.

 

Share the stories behind your work—simple, clear, and powerful enough to leave a lasting impression.

 

Prove how your campaigns truly connect with people, built on insights that drive real action.

 

Celebrate the teamwork that made it happen—show how collaboration turned ideas into success.

 

Bring forward the work that sparks conversations, stirs emotions, and leaves a positive mark on society.

 

Back it up with results—show the data that highlights the impact of your success.

 

Take us through the risks you took, the experiments you tried, and the innovations that made a real difference.

 

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR?

Hear from the Judges:

"A winning entry demonstrates creative flair, measurable business impact, and a memorable story."

Patrick Affleck, CEO, Havas Media Network UK & Ireland

"Actionable insights that unlock creativity and deliver results."

Nick Ashley, Client Development Director, Tesco Media


"Industry firsts, clever partnerships, and creativity smashing business goals."

Lesley Myers-Lamptey, Head of Commerce Strategy, T&Pm


"Clear story and evidence of exceeding campaign objectives."

Melissa Chapman, CEO, Jungle Creations & The Wild By Jungle

"A unique idea explained in one sentence with proven results."

Joe Copeman, Global SVP Advertising, Acast

"A direct line from insights to execution."

Vicky Fox, Chief Planning Officer, OMG UK

"Insightful media planning that creates real-world results."

Venya Wijegoonewardene, Chief Strategy Officer, Spark Foundry


"Innovative thinking, insight, and demonstrable results."

Kim James, Deputy Managing Director, Havas Entertainment


"Clear objectives, insight-driven strategy, seamless media & creative execution, excellent results."

Mark Smith, UK Sales Director, Clear Channel

"Creative, impactful results that push boundaries and engage the right audience."

Leigh Temple, Managing Director, UK Influencer Marketing, Brainlabs


"Exceptional creativity and results that push boundaries."

Nick Fettiplace, Managing Director, UK, Jellyfish