IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES I CAN SUBMIT?
No, we even have a multiple-entry offer for you to take advantage of!
You can submit one campaign or piece of work into multiple categories, or multiple campaigns or pieces of work into one category!
All entries must be submitted on separate entry forms, and remember to tailor your entry for the chosen category.
You can submit one campaign or piece of work into multiple categories, or multiple campaigns or pieces of work into one category!
All entries must be submitted on separate entry forms, and remember to tailor your entry for the chosen category.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER AND WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, 11 June 2026, will be charged a Super Early Bird entry fee of £205 plus VAT per entry, which must be paid when submitting your entry or entries.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird entry fee of £255 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 02 July 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 02 July 2026, will be charged a Final Deadline entry fee of £320 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 09 July 2026.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird entry fee of £255 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 02 July 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 02 July 2026, will be charged a Final Deadline entry fee of £320 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, 09 July 2026.
WHERE WILL THE AWARDS TAKE PLACE?
The winners will be announced during a virtual event on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Download your entry form, complete all questions and upload (as a PDF or Word document) using the easy-to-use, secure online entry portal.
Remember when submitting multiple entries, each entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
Remember when submitting multiple entries, each entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
IS THERE A WORD LIMIT?
All entries must not exceed 1000 words.
The 1000-word limit applies exclusively to the judging criteria/question sections of the submission. (e.g. Objectives & budget, Target audience & strategy, Implementation & creativity). The Company Description and all supporting documents (e.g. Infographics, links, testimonials) are excluded from this count.
The 1000-word limit applies exclusively to the judging criteria/question sections of the submission. (e.g. Objectives & budget, Target audience & strategy, Implementation & creativity). The Company Description and all supporting documents (e.g. Infographics, links, testimonials) are excluded from this count.
WHAT SUPPORTING MATERIALS CAN I PROVIDE?
Supporting materials can include:
- Links to websites, videos and social media
- Client testimonials
- Images, infographics and screen grabs
All materials must be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats. Zip files and videos themselves cannot be accepted.
- Links to websites, videos and social media
- Client testimonials
- Images, infographics and screen grabs
All materials must be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats. Zip files and videos themselves cannot be accepted.
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.
You can upload up to three supporting documents along with your entry form.
NEED ADVICE?
If you need further advice, please contact awards@dontpanicprojects.com or call +44 (0)1706 828 855 and one of the team will be able to help with your enquiry.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The awards and judges welcome entries from individuals, teams, and agencies, small and large.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the UK.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the UK, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by UK-based customers.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the UK.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the UK, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by UK-based customers.
WHO IS JUDGING THE AWARDS?
The awards are judged by a panel of respected industry leaders and experts.
The judging process includes pre-scoring to establish the shortlist, and panel meetings where entries are discussed and evaluated to decide on the winning entries in each category.
The judging process includes pre-scoring to establish the shortlist, and panel meetings where entries are discussed and evaluated to decide on the winning entries in each category.
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.
ARE THERE ANY ENTRY OFFERS I CAN USE?
Multiple Entry Offer: Submit three entries and receive an additional free entry.
To claim your offer, all four entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
Please note that, as a free category, Business Personality of the Year does not qualify for the multi-entry discount.
To claim your offer, all four entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
Please note that, as a free category, Business Personality of the Year does not qualify for the multi-entry discount.
AM I SMALL, MEDIUM OR LARGE CATEGORY ENTRANT?
Large and small is based on the number of overall employees in the agency/company who are submitting the entry, and not the number of employees in the team.
Small: Companies and agencies with up to 10 employees
Medium: Companies and agencies with 10-25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26+ 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 10 employees
Medium: Companies and agencies with 10-25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26+ 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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Testimonials
Winning a UK eCommerce Award has been great for Craghoppers. Internally, it’s been great for the team to be recognised for all their hard work put in over the last 12 months. Externally, it’s prompted some great feedback and opened up some fantastic conversations with other great businesses.
Alex Wall Craghoppers
Since winning the B2C eCommerce Site of the Year, Whispering Smith have solidified their business as a key player in international wholesale fashion market. With the support of Fluid Digital and the award win, they have seen an increase in overall quality website traffic, attracting the possibility of new business from emerging fashion retailers and established fashion brands alike.
Joshua Hobson Fluid Digital
Working with Don’t Panic Events (co-founders of the UK eCommerce Awards) is an exciting new opportunity for Bloomreach, allowing us to join a world-class event by bringing together experts and acknowledging the great achievements of our e-commerce industry.
Bloomreach
It’s particularly rewarding to have the commitment and perseverance of our Mentioneers publicly recognised, as their hard work is at the heart of our platform and the service we offer to our clients. This award is further proof of the innovations we’re delivering in our bid to change the status quo of marketing.
Mention Me
We are thrilled to have won the UK eCommerce In-House Team of the Year Award as part of a phenomenal year for us. We have grown our team, grown engagement, created an agile change programme and developed a true omni-channel way of working. We’re extremely proud of what we’ve achieved and feel winning this award has been the best way for Matalan’s eCommerce team to celebrate.
Paul Hornby Matalan
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as a standout contenderfor our hard work, attention to detail, and willingness to embrace new technologies for the benefit of our customers.
Tristan Lynch Roseland Furniture
This recognition is a true testament to our team’s drive to craft impactful, best-in-class digital experiences for brands worldwide. We are grateful to our partners for their invaluable support and to our clients, who trust us to bring their visions to life.
Chris Harris Rotate°
Being shortlisted for such a prestigious award underlines our commitment to creating eCommerce experiences that blend creativity with performance. For Absolute, this is not just about recognition – it’s about showing how thoughtful design and a structured UX process can transform customer engagement for premium brands.
Absolute Digital
The entry process was simple and well-structured. After submitting our application, choosing the right category was easy — and Best B2B Technology Solution fit us perfectly. We truly believe these awards are the most important in the industry.
Elvin Ragip Takeoff Digital
Being named a finalist at the UK eCommerce Awards is a moment of pride for the entire team. This project represents months of collaboration between technology, design, and operations. Being shortlisted is validation that we’re setting the standard for our industry.
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