Celebrating Social Success Worldwide

The Global Social Media Awards 2026 are open for entries!
2025 Winners

Dates for your calendar

January 22 2026 Super Early Bird Deadline
February 12 2026 Early Bird Deadline
February 26 2026 Final Entry Deadline
March 25 2026 Judging Session
March 27 2026 Shortlist Announcement
April 23 2026 Winner Announcements
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Recognise, Reward and Celebrate – Social Media Rules the World

Social media isn’t just part of our lives; it is our lives. From trending topics to brand banter, it’s where connections are made, news is broken, and influence happens. With over 4.9 billion users scrolling, swiping, and sharing, getting your social strategy right isn’t optional; it’s essential.

The Global Social Media Awards are here to celebrate the campaigns that broke the algorithm, sparked conversations, and turned engagement into real-world impact.

Whether you’re a small-but-mighty agency, a powerhouse in-house team, or a social whiz working across continents, if you’re building brands, boosting visibility, and making waves online, these awards are for you.

From viral TikToks to thumb-stopping Instagram content, if your socials are making people pause mid-scroll, it’s time to turn that success into silverware.

Ready to make your mark? Download the entry form today and show the world what social success really looks like.

Awards You Can Trust

Founded in 2021, the Global Social Media Awards are accredited ‘Outstanding’ by the Independent Awards Standards Council: Awards Trust Mark. The globally recognized awards are judged by international experts, with a process that’s transparent, ethical, and fair.

The Global Social Media Awards are part of the Social Media Awards series, which includes the UK Social Media Awards.

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Testimonials

We’re really excited to have been shortlisted for a Global Social Media Award. Winning the award would be a fabulous acknowledgement to our teams who put in an incredible amount of effort to ensure that we are always delivering engaging and interesting content to our followers, ensuring that we are always helping to change lives for good.
Virgin Pulse
This nomination for ‘Best In-House Team’ is a reflection of our collaborative spirit and innovative approach that drives our success. We’re honoured to be nominated and grateful for the recognition of our team’s hard work. Karen Bannister
Centurion Asset Management Inc
Being shortlisted in competitions like the “Global Social Media Awards” validates our innovative approaches and successful strategies. It is an opportunity for us to showcase the significant impact of our work and gain both publicity and recognition for our hard work.
Trickle
Awards like the Global Social Media Awards are important because they allow us not only to demonstrate the quality and consistency of our work, but also to recognize our team for it. To a person, our team is the most expert group I’ve ever been fortunate enough to work with, so the nomination is a testament to them as both experts in the field but also great partners to our clients. Ryan Black
Accelerated Digital Media
Luxid is thrilled to be shortlisted for the prestigious Global Social Media Awards in no less than three categories! Attracting entries from all over the world, we know how special it is to make it through to the finals and to be recognised for the kind of innovative digital work that really drives business success.
Luxid
This win isn’t just a trophy - it’s a celebration of our process. It’s proof that a small team can do big things when it cares deeply, thinks boldly, and moves with intention. We’re proud to be reshaping what a creative agency can look like - and what it can achieve.
Dawning Digital