Global Social Media Awards 2025

Dates for your calendar

January 23 2025 Super Early Bird Deadline
February 13 2025 Early Bird Deadline
February 27 2025 Final Entry Deadline
March 19 2025 Judging Session
March 21 2025 Shortlist Announcement
April 24 2025 Winner Announcements
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The World\'s Your Audience!

The Global Social Media Awards celebrate businesses that are boosting brand awareness, channelling chatter and disrupting the internet to create meaningful engagement that drives return on investment.

Entires are welcomed from large and small agencies and teams working locally or globally, so whether you created a small campaign on a limited budget that escallated engagement rates, or a large campaign that trended to target, categories recognise and reward your work and results.

Benefits of entering:


  • Awards are proven to attract new clients

  • Industry recognition can lead to new collabs

  • Brand awareness in social media circles engages new talent

  • Team motivation and employee advocacy

  • Opportunity for some cross-channel boasting


Add 'award winning' to your next client pitch!

 

Download Entry Form

Download Entry Form

Download the entry form and you will find detailed information about the different categories and the judging criteria for each one. Get all the insights you need to make your submission stand out.

Complete Entry Form

Complete all relevant information and supporting documentation (Word or PDF document).

Register Via Online Portal

Upload your form and supporting documents using the secure online portal by completing your company profile and details. Make your entry payment and your final submissions will be handed to a judging panel.

A Virtual Celebration of The World of Social Media

The Global Social Media Awards 2025 shortlist will be announced virtually on Friday 21st March with the Winners Announcements taking place on Thursday 24th April Shortlist entrants will be provided with finalist assets that can be shared on social media, in marketing materials and email footers and will be invited to post a case study or entries story on the Global Social Media Awards news pages. Winners will receive boasting assets immediately following the announcement.


  • Super Early Bird Entry, Thursday 23rd January 2025 £195

  • Early Bird Deadline, Thursday 13th February 2025 £245

  • Standard Deadline, Thursday 27th February 2025 £315


 

 

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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

CAMPAIGN AWARDS

In each of the sector-based categories, we’ll be looking for the thinking and approach specific to the needs of that sector and the client’s goals. Quality content campaigns can drive real results, engagement, and sales. Judges are looking to recognise and reward an exemplary social media strategy which will include identifying the target audience, defining objectives, establishing appropriate creative, implementation and distribution, selection of channels, effective delivery and monitoring and evaluation of results.
BEST USE OF FACEBOOK
We can’t underestimate the power of Facebook so whether you used Facebook to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign, if it was a huge success our judges want to know about it.
BEST USE OF X
If your campaign tweets were terrific, your imagery transformative and your hashtags tremendous then you have seen increases in brand awareness and ROI. Judges are looking for campaigns that have utilised everything Twitter has to offer to ensure success.
BEST USE OF INSTAGRAM
A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words and Instagram knows it. If you used Instagram to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign the judges want to hear your story!
BEST USE OF YOUTUBE
This award is for original, engaging content that rocked the YouTube world and your audience engagement. Judges want to see campaigns with clear objectives, clever implementation of the platform and results that can be specifically attributed to your work.
BEST USE OF TIKTOK
TikTok has hit the headlines globally this year and so have you. If you have danced (or not danced, just posted) your way to success via the platform then our judges want to celebrate your achievements.
BEST USE OF SNAPCHAT
If Snapchatters have ‘discovered’ your content through casual, authentic, fun social our judges want to know. It doesn’t matter whether you used Snapchat to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign – we want to celebrate your success.
BEST USE OF LINKEDIN
Meaningful connections; perfect for conversations. LinkedIn can support businesses to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign. Judges are looking for LinkedIn media that has added real value.
BEST AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN
Were you the talk of the social streams? Judges are looking to recognise the best use of social media to develop, manage and engage online audiences and achieve ROI.
BEST SOCIAL INFLUENCER CAMPAIGN
Social influencers can be great for goods and brands. Judges are looking for successful use of social influencers either to drive awareness, launch a brand or increase sales. Who worked for you?
BEST USE OF RESEARCH & EVALUATION
They say knowing is everything, but understanding is important too. Judges are looking to celebrate the best use of social media channels to research and evaluate and/or the best use of research and evaluation to inform a social media campaign.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN A CRISIS
When the unexpected causes a crisis, how has social media communicated your message? Judges want to see how agencies adapt to the circumstances and keep audiences engaged.
MOST IMPACTFUL SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
This is for the creative use of social media platforms to make a positive impact on society, whether through empowering messages, viral challenges, or other compelling strategies that have left a lasting impression on the online community.
MOST INNOVATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Judges are looking for something NEW. It might be a new channel, it might be a new way to use social media, it might be a new way to increase view. This award is for the innovations of the year.
BEST LOW BUDGET CAMPAIGN
Social media on a shoestring! Judges are looking for campaigns that achieved the greatest results for the minimal outlay (maximum overall campaign budget of $10k, including agency fees and media spend).
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ENTERTAINMENT
Social media is an essential part of promotion, distribution and consumption of movies, music, gaming and more. Judges are looking to reward and recognise campaigns that have instilled excitement, inspired chatter and infused engagement in entertainment.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FINANCE
Keeping compliant teams happy challenges social media in finance, but it doesn’t stop creativity and innovation. This award is celebrating finance social media that breaks and abides by the rules.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR RETAIL
This is an award for retail and retail verticals. Judges are looking for retail social media that is building social following, increasing brand awareness, inspiring customer engagement and action and increasing sales.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FMCG
Whether you have used social media to develop loyalty, infiltrate new markets or expand brand awareness, if your success demonstrates an impact on ROI then you could take home the Best Use of Social Media for FMCG – the perfect reward for your efforts this year.
BEST CHARITY / NOT-FOR-PROFIT CAMPAIGN
Resources may be tighter than most, but your innovation, talent and tenacity are attracting increased donations, registrations and memberships through social media communications locally or globally. This award is available for a standalone activity or an element of a wider media or communications strategy.
BEST LONG-TERM STRATEGIC USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Judges are looking for business growth directly attributed to social media. This award recognises genuinely strategic social media campaigns where social media has been used to bridge the gap between where a business was and where it wanted to be.
BEST INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN
It might be a small part, but despite this, it had an enormous impact on the big picture. An award to recognise an outstanding piece of social media work that was integral in the success of a wider campaign.
BEST DIRECT RESPONSE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
No time to waste, it’s time to win. Judges are looking for a direct response campaign that forces action from consumers – they want to see measurable success related to a specific piece of marketing.
BEST USE OF PAID SOCIAL
Judges are looking to recognise an outstanding paid social campaign that was worth every penny because it delivered exceptional results against a defined objective and KPI –awareness, reach, engagement and ROI.
BEST LOCAL TO GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
It doesn’t matter where it started, it's where it ended. The Best Local to Global award recognises the global scaling of a local insight – did something work in your home country and then scale incredibly around the world?
BEST USE OF AI IN SOCIAL MEDIA
This category recognizes excellence in harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation, engagement, and impact within the dynamic landscape of social media platforms. Judges will be looking for projects that showcase a tangible and measurable impact on audience reach, interaction, and overall campaign success.

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL AWARDS

The judges will be looking for a clear description of an outstanding social media tool, with an indication of budget. Judges will be looking for new features/tools added in the last 12 months.
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL
Without third-party technology, social media creation would not be the high performer it is today. This award recognises and celebrates the best piece of third-party technology created to enhance or improve social media performance, paid or organic.

COMPANY, AGENCY, TEAM & INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

The judges will be looking at client wins, client retention, financial results, growth, margin, team retention, development and training in these team and agency awards. Innovative approaches to development, delivery or cost-saving will also be scored highly. The overall quality of campaigns, apps or websites delivered on behalf of clients will also be considered.
RISING STAR AWARD
Within your team, you have an individual who is forging the way with passion, innovation and divergent thinking. They're an employee for keeps so show your appreciation and nominate them for the Rising Star Award.
BEST IN-HOUSE TEAM
In-house teams consistently demonstrate a great understanding of the brand and know how to use social media innovatively to engage, entertain and call to action new and returning clientele. If your in-house team is key to the success of your business, then recognise them with a nomination for this award. Teams within agencies and companies are eligible to enter this award.
BEST START-UP AGENCY (LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD)
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.
BEST SMALL AGENCY
Small is beautiful! Judges are looking for the Best Small Agency (10 employees or less) who consistently show a great understanding and use of social media.
BEST LARGE AGENCY
Judges are looking for the Best Large Agency (11 plus employees). A team that works together cohesively to achieve great results for their customers on social media platforms. Agencies can work locally, nationally or internationally – this award is about ROI and success.

CAMPAIGN AWARDS

In each of the sector-based categories, we’ll be looking for the thinking and approach specific to the needs of that sector and the client’s goals. Quality content campaigns can drive real results, engagement, and sales. Judges are looking to recognise and reward an exemplary social media strategy which will include identifying the target audience, defining objectives, establishing appropriate creative, implementation and distribution, selection of channels, effective delivery and monitoring and evaluation of results.
BEST USE OF FACEBOOK
We can’t underestimate the power of Facebook so whether you used Facebook to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign, if it was a huge success our judges want to know about it.
BEST USE OF X
If your campaign tweets were terrific, your imagery transformative and your hashtags tremendous then you have seen increases in brand awareness and ROI. Judges are looking for campaigns that have utilised everything Twitter has to offer to ensure success.
BEST USE OF INSTAGRAM
A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words and Instagram knows it. If you used Instagram to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign the judges want to hear your story!
BEST USE OF YOUTUBE
This award is for original, engaging content that rocked the YouTube world and your audience engagement. Judges want to see campaigns with clear objectives, clever implementation of the platform and results that can be specifically attributed to your work.
BEST USE OF TIKTOK
TikTok has hit the headlines globally this year and so have you. If you have danced (or not danced, just posted) your way to success via the platform then our judges want to celebrate your achievements.
BEST USE OF SNAPCHAT
If Snapchatters have ‘discovered’ your content through casual, authentic, fun social our judges want to know. It doesn’t matter whether you used Snapchat to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign – we want to celebrate your success.
BEST USE OF LINKEDIN
Meaningful connections; perfect for conversations. LinkedIn can support businesses to launch or sell, inform or entertain, serve or defend, motivate or campaign. Judges are looking for LinkedIn media that has added real value.
BEST AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN
Were you the talk of the social streams? Judges are looking to recognise the best use of social media to develop, manage and engage online audiences and achieve ROI.
BEST SOCIAL INFLUENCER CAMPAIGN
Social influencers can be great for goods and brands. Judges are looking for successful use of social influencers either to drive awareness, launch a brand or increase sales. Who worked for you?
BEST USE OF RESEARCH & EVALUATION
They say knowing is everything, but understanding is important too. Judges are looking to celebrate the best use of social media channels to research and evaluate and/or the best use of research and evaluation to inform a social media campaign.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN A CRISIS
When the unexpected causes a crisis, how has social media communicated your message? Judges want to see how agencies adapt to the circumstances and keep audiences engaged.
MOST IMPACTFUL SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
This is for the creative use of social media platforms to make a positive impact on society, whether through empowering messages, viral challenges, or other compelling strategies that have left a lasting impression on the online community.
MOST INNOVATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Judges are looking for something NEW. It might be a new channel, it might be a new way to use social media, it might be a new way to increase view. This award is for the innovations of the year.
BEST LOW BUDGET CAMPAIGN
Social media on a shoestring! Judges are looking for campaigns that achieved the greatest results for the minimal outlay (maximum overall campaign budget of $10k, including agency fees and media spend).
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ENTERTAINMENT
Social media is an essential part of promotion, distribution and consumption of movies, music, gaming and more. Judges are looking to reward and recognise campaigns that have instilled excitement, inspired chatter and infused engagement in entertainment.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FINANCE
Keeping compliant teams happy challenges social media in finance, but it doesn’t stop creativity and innovation. This award is celebrating finance social media that breaks and abides by the rules.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR RETAIL
This is an award for retail and retail verticals. Judges are looking for retail social media that is building social following, increasing brand awareness, inspiring customer engagement and action and increasing sales.
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FMCG
Whether you have used social media to develop loyalty, infiltrate new markets or expand brand awareness, if your success demonstrates an impact on ROI then you could take home the Best Use of Social Media for FMCG – the perfect reward for your efforts this year.
BEST CHARITY / NOT-FOR-PROFIT CAMPAIGN
Resources may be tighter than most, but your innovation, talent and tenacity are attracting increased donations, registrations and memberships through social media communications locally or globally. This award is available for a standalone activity or an element of a wider media or communications strategy.
BEST LONG-TERM STRATEGIC USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Judges are looking for business growth directly attributed to social media. This award recognises genuinely strategic social media campaigns where social media has been used to bridge the gap between where a business was and where it wanted to be.
BEST INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN
It might be a small part, but despite this, it had an enormous impact on the big picture. An award to recognise an outstanding piece of social media work that was integral in the success of a wider campaign.
BEST DIRECT RESPONSE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
No time to waste, it’s time to win. Judges are looking for a direct response campaign that forces action from consumers – they want to see measurable success related to a specific piece of marketing.
BEST USE OF PAID SOCIAL
Judges are looking to recognise an outstanding paid social campaign that was worth every penny because it delivered exceptional results against a defined objective and KPI –awareness, reach, engagement and ROI.
BEST LOCAL TO GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
It doesn’t matter where it started, it's where it ended. The Best Local to Global award recognises the global scaling of a local insight – did something work in your home country and then scale incredibly around the world?
BEST USE OF AI IN SOCIAL MEDIA
This category recognizes excellence in harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation, engagement, and impact within the dynamic landscape of social media platforms. Judges will be looking for projects that showcase a tangible and measurable impact on audience reach, interaction, and overall campaign success.

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL AWARDS

The judges will be looking for a clear description of an outstanding social media tool, with an indication of budget. Judges will be looking for new features/tools added in the last 12 months.
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL
Without third-party technology, social media creation would not be the high performer it is today. This award recognises and celebrates the best piece of third-party technology created to enhance or improve social media performance, paid or organic.

COMPANY, AGENCY, TEAM & INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

The judges will be looking at client wins, client retention, financial results, growth, margin, team retention, development and training in these team and agency awards. Innovative approaches to development, delivery or cost-saving will also be scored highly. The overall quality of campaigns, apps or websites delivered on behalf of clients will also be considered.
RISING STAR AWARD
Within your team, you have an individual who is forging the way with passion, innovation and divergent thinking. They're an employee for keeps so show your appreciation and nominate them for the Rising Star Award.
BEST IN-HOUSE TEAM
In-house teams consistently demonstrate a great understanding of the brand and know how to use social media innovatively to engage, entertain and call to action new and returning clientele. If your in-house team is key to the success of your business, then recognise them with a nomination for this award. Teams within agencies and companies are eligible to enter this award.
BEST START-UP AGENCY (LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD)
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.
BEST SMALL AGENCY
Small is beautiful! Judges are looking for the Best Small Agency (10 employees or less) who consistently show a great understanding and use of social media.
BEST LARGE AGENCY
Judges are looking for the Best Large Agency (11 plus employees). A team that works together cohesively to achieve great results for their customers on social media platforms. Agencies can work locally, nationally or internationally – this award is about ROI and success.
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