HOW DO I ENTER?
To submit an entry, please download the entry form, complete and upload (as a word or PDF document) via the online entry portal found here.
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. Any organisation submitting 3 entries will receive an additional FREE entry. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Remember to submit all 4 entries in one session to receive your free submission!
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.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?
Super Early Bird - All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, January 23, 2025 £195 + VAT
Early Bird - All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, February 13, 2025 £245 + VAT
Standard and Final Deadline - Entries must be received by 23:59 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 £315 + VAT
Early Bird - All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, February 13, 2025 £245 + VAT
Standard and Final Deadline - Entries must be received by 23:59 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 £315 + VAT
WHAT SUPPORTING MATERIALS CAN I PROVIDE?
Supporting materials can be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats. Zip Files and videos cannot be accepted.
If you wish to use video evidence as supporting material, please include a link to the file online in your entry form under ‘supporting documents’.
Other supporting evidence can include screen grabs, infographics and links to websites or social media channels.
If you wish to use video evidence as supporting material, please include a link to the file online in your entry form under ‘supporting documents’.
Other supporting evidence can include screen grabs, infographics and links to websites or social media channels.
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.
NEED ADVICE?
If you need further help or advice, please contact the team awards@dontpanicprojects.com or call +44 (0) 1706 828 855
WHEN IS THE ENTRY DEADLINE?
The Super Early Bird Deadline is 23:59 on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Companies submitting entries on or before this date will make savings on the standard entry fee.
The Early Bird Entry Deadline is 23:59 on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Final entry deadline for submissions is Thursday 27 February 2025.
The Early Bird Entry Deadline is 23:59 on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Final entry deadline for submissions is Thursday 27 February 2025.
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 UK.
Agency and Team Awards – all agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the UK.
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.
AM I A SMALL OR LARGE SOCIAL MEDIA 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 10 employees or less
Large: Companies and agencies with 11 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 10 employees or less
Large: Companies and agencies with 11 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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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 our collaborative spirit and innovative approach that drive 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 to also 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