WHO CAN ENTER?
The Awards and judges’ welcome entries from individuals, teams, and agencies large and small.
Agency and Team Awards – all agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the EU.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the EU, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by EU based customers.
Agency and Team Awards – all agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the EU.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the EU, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by EU based customers.
HOW DO I ENTER?
To submit an entry, please download the entry form, complete it, and upload it (as a Word or PDF document) via the online entry portal found here.
IS THERE A WORD LIMIT?
Judges respectfully ask that you do not exceed 1000 words.
The word count does not include the company information at the beginning of the form, or the questions contained within the form.
The word count does not include the company information at the beginning of the form, or the questions contained within the form.
IS THERE A FILE UPLOAD LIMIT?
All files must not exceed 2MB each.
You can upload up to three supporting documents along with your entry form. Documents can include screen shots, word documents with links and infographics.
You can upload up to three supporting documents along with your entry form. Documents can include screen shots, word documents with links and infographics.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES I CAN SUBMIT?
No – you can submit an unlimited number of entries in multiple categories.
We even offer discounts for multiple entries.
Organisations entering three awards will receive one additional free entry.
Submit all four entries in one session and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
We even offer discounts for multiple entries.
Organisations entering three awards will receive one additional free entry.
Submit all four entries in one session and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?
All entries made before 23:59 on 10 July 2025 will be charged a Super Early Bird administration fee of £195 plus VAT per entry which must be paid when submitting your entry or entries.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Close and on or before 31 July 2025 will be charged the Early Bird administration fee of £245 + VAT
Entries submitted after 31 July 2025 will be charged the administration fee of £315 + VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline on 23:59, 14 August 2024.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Close and on or before 31 July 2025 will be charged the Early Bird administration fee of £245 + VAT
Entries submitted after 31 July 2025 will be charged the administration fee of £315 + VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline on 23:59, 14 August 2024.
WHEN IS THE ENTRY DEADLINE?
The Super Early Bird deadline is Thursday, 10 July 2025 companies submitting entries on or before this date will make savings on the entry fee.
The Early Bird deadline is Thursday, 31 July 2025 .
The Final deadline is Thursday, 14 August 2025
The Early Bird deadline is Thursday, 31 July 2025 .
The Final deadline is Thursday, 14 August 2025
WHO IS JUDGING THE AWARDS?
The awards are judged by an esteemed panel of industry leaders and experts.
The judging is a rigorous two-stage process including pre-scoring to determine shortlists and a judging meeting where entries are discussed and evaluated in detail to decide the winning entries.
The judging is a rigorous two-stage process including pre-scoring to determine shortlists and a judging meeting where entries are discussed and evaluated in detail to decide the winning entries.
NEED ADVICE?
If you need further help or advice, please contact the team awards@dontpanicprojects.com or call +44 (0) 1706 828 855.
HOW SHOULD BUDGET INFORMATION BE PROVIDED?
Judges prefer to see real numbers in relation to budget and results, however percentage figures will be accepted.
We understand that sharing full budget information may not always be feasible due to client confidentiality however we can share a confidentiality document if needed, please email awards@dontpanicprojects.com for this document.
If you cannot provide exact figures you can use budget brackets for example ‘Up to 20K’ or ‘20K to 50K’ as an alternative. For judges, this approach is preferred to percentage submissions as it helps make a more accurate assessment.
We understand that sharing full budget information may not always be feasible due to client confidentiality however we can share a confidentiality document if needed, please email awards@dontpanicprojects.com for this document.
If you cannot provide exact figures you can use budget brackets for example ‘Up to 20K’ or ‘20K to 50K’ as an alternative. For judges, this approach is preferred to percentage submissions as it helps make a more accurate assessment.
AM I A SMALL OR LARGE CATEGORY ENTRANT?
Large and small is based on the number of overall employees in the agency/company who is submitting the entry, and not the number of employees in the team.
Small: Companies and agencies with up to 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 or over employees
The Award categories are separated in this way to ensure that the competition is fair and companies and agencies have an equal chance of succeeding.
Small: Companies and agencies with up to 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 or over employees
The Award categories are separated in this way to ensure that the competition is fair and companies and agencies have an equal chance of succeeding.
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“We are beyond honoured to be accepting this award from the European Paid Media Awards. Not only does this award showcase the strength of our team at Bonded, it also demonstrates the power of prioritising client-focused, human connections to achieve success. We look forward to continuing our innovative work for future clients”
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At Bind Media, awards represent more than just recognition – they are a symbol of our core values. They reinforce the importance of teamwork, the drive for excellence, and the strength of our people-first philosophy. Winning prestigious titles, like this one, serves as a powerful motivator to continue delivering outstanding results for our clients while nurturing a workplace where our team can thrive.
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"This award nomination holds immense significance for us, as it serves as a true validation of the hard work, passion, and unwavering dedication poured in by every single member of our extraordinary team. As we eagerly anticipate the award results, we extend our heartfelt wishes of the best of luck to everyone nominated.”
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“We are delighted to be nominated in these awards alongside some of the best Paid Media campaigns in the Europe. We have a very strong entry but we know were going to be up against it, so fingers crossed. Wishing all nominees the very best of luck on the night.”
Paul Walsh Adhere
Being shortlisted in three categories at the European Paid Media Awards 2024 is a recognition of our innovative strategies, exceptional results, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We are proud of what we have achieved and excited for what lies ahead. These achievements are not just milestones but reflections of our core values and dedication to our clients.
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