Please see the following descriptions for more information on each category. For further clarification on the judging criteria, click here, or visit the Entry Essentials page for more information on guidelines and entry fees.
Don’t forget to take a look at the new categories for 2024 below.
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WEBSITE AWARDS
Industry verticals are all very different in terms of engagement and outcomes which means that creative tactics and strategies are required to connect with audiences and stand out from the crowd. Judges will be looking for exceptional approaches appropriate to the specific needs of the sector, innovative approaches, and evidence of results concerning goals and objectives.
This award recognises a website that relates to travel, tourism or leisure. Judges want to see how customers were engaged and entertained and how they ‘travelled’ to decision-making.
CAMPAIGN AWARDS
Digital campaigns are essential to engagement, retention, and results. In each of the categories, judges will be looking for a stand-out campaign that demonstrates innovative use of data or creative content, robust technical implementation, and evidence-based results.
Whether you’ve achieved huge results with a piece of content or dominated the B2C landscape with some tech wizardry. Show us why you deserve the title of Best SEO Campaign.
Whether you’ve achieved huge results with a piece of content or dominated the B2C landscape with some tech wizardry. Show us why you deserve the title of Best SEO Campaign.
PPC campaigns utilise research, monitoring, testing, keywords, bidding and more. Judges want to see how your innovative work delivered results in your business to business relationships.
Did you embrace or reject automation? It doesn’t matter which as judges are just looking at how you increased visibility to affect the engagement and bottom line.
Judges want to see how you utilised multiple channels to reach your targeted audience, track engagement and achieve ROI on your business-to-business objectives.
Creative use of social media can drive results. Judges will be looking for innovative social content across any channel which has delivered tangible results.
The Best Use of AI in Digital award celebrates exemplary achievements in harnessing artificial intelligence to transform and elevate various aspects of the digital landscape.
Judges will be looking for projects that go beyond conventional approaches, demonstrating measurable improvements in user experiences, operational efficiency, and overall digital success.
APPLICATION OF TOOLS OR DATA AWARDS
The use of research, data, and personalisation are key to communications and UX and conversion optimisation play an integral part in the results. In each of the categories, judges will be looking for game-changing innovative tools or software that improves working and delivers exceptional results.
Have you used customer segmentation, brand research and competitor analysis to your advantage? Judges want to understand what you did and the results your research delivered.
From the moment the customer lands to the moment they leave the user experience needs to be seamless. Judges want to see how you are keeping your visitors on the right path.
Judges are looking for increased numbers of users who perform the right action be that clicking a link, signing up for a service or adding to their cart to increase revenue.
This category recognises outstanding achievements in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence-powered software solutions.
Judges will be looking for solutions that not only leverage the latest AI technologies but also demonstrate a profound understanding of user needs, industry challenges, and the potential for transformative impact.
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
The judges will be looking for a clear description of the innovation, tool, or technology, with an indication of budget. Judges will be looking for new features/tools added in the last twelve months for the tool’s awards.
Understanding our clients, customers and users is the most effective way to increase growth. Judges want to see a personalisation tool that differentiates and allows messaging to be to the right person at the right time.
AGENCY & IN-HOUSE AWARDS
Judges will be looking for agencies or teams that can demonstrate an ongoing and sustained commitment to delivering best practices while showing a creative and innovative approach to digital marketing.
Entries should show that in terms of Social Media your agency has clear team objectives and proven results. Judges will be looking for examples of recent achievements and details of why you stand out from the crowd.
Judges will be looking for PPC agencies with clear team objectives, examples of recent campaigns/new business wins and how your agency works and plays together.
You might be new, but you are running rings around the old guard! This is your opportunity for recognition amongst your peers and industry experts and your chance to wear a badge of honour that attracts new business. Entries are welcomed from agencies which are under 24 months old.
Judges are looking for an agency that has seen results across all areas of expertise. Entries should include examples of results that have had a positive impact for clients and in-house teams and details of why your people are dedicated to your agency and growth. Open for teams with 25 or less than employees.
Judges are looking for an agency that has seen results across all areas of expertise. Entries should include examples of results that have had a positive impact for clients and in-house teams and details of why your people are dedicated to your agency and growth. Open for teams with 26 or more employees.
We are thrilled to see our team’s remarkable efforts being recognised and celebrated. This prestigious award is a testament to the combined accomplishments of our entire team. Receiving a research-based award for our work with a valued client reaffirms our dedication to connecting a data-led approach with human insight & experience. It serves as compelling evidence that our approach empowers us to consistently deliver exceptional work.Steven Underwood- Managing Director Bonded
Recognition in these awards is a wonderful honour. Accreditation of this nature is significant because although we are able to say we exceeded targets, to have external review and validation of the strength of this strategy is a great boost. It tells Numatic that they picked the right agency and that our approach is industry-leading and signalling to potential clients that we know what we’re doing!Amy Lighton- Account Manager Extreme
Everyone is really excited about our award entry and grateful that their efforts are being noticed externally – it’s been the talk of the office over the past few weeks! Being shortlisted at this year’s UK Digital Growth Awards is a great demonstration of the team’s effort and dedication to improving our customer experience. To win the award would be a great honour and achievement for everyone. Vodafone
Any form of positive industry and peer recognition really helps validate what we’re doing both for our clients and for our agency. We truly care about driving transformational growth for our clients. This also allows us to grow and succeed – it’s a win-win. Coming to the table with hard earned accolades can only be a positive thing in any client or prospective client conversation. Enjoy Digital