Media Award Categories

UK Media Company of the Year

Acknowledging the achievements of a very successful UK media company of the past twelve months, this award will take into consideration factors such as sales, profits and earnings growth, as well as ‘company making’ contracts and transformative acquisitions. This award is open to publicly quoted or unquoted media businesses. The panel will also consider the quality, originality and popularity of the product.

CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year

Lauding the achievements of the sectors outstanding CEO/entrepreneur, this award will recognise an individual’s achievement in launching or developing a media business with high standards in terms of delivery, content and profits. This award will look at a period of at least two years, which should culminate in a resounding performance in the last twelve months.

Deal of the Year

Recognising the year’s most transformational acquisition, contract, joint venture, commission or project.

Investor Of The Year

Highlighting the achievements of the most prominent serial investors, such as institutional investors or VC backers within the media sector.

Lifetime Achievement Media Magnate Award

Acknowledging the efforts of a very influential entrepreneur in the media space over a several-year period.

International Media Company of the Year

Rewarding the achievements of a very successful international media company in the past twelve months, this award will take into consideration factors such as sales, profits and earnings growth, as well as company transformational contracts or acquisitions and international development. The panel will also consider the quality, originality and popularity of the product.

Digital Player of the Year

Highlighting the media business that has made the most startling impact in the pure digital sector during the past twelve months, this award will take into account platform, market development, technical achievement, and market niche.

Publisher of the Year

Highlighting the publishing business that has made the most startling impact in the publishing sector during the past twelve months, this award will take into account platforms, brand extensions and developments, geographical development and quality of intellectual property.

Broadcaster/Production Company of the Year

Highlighting the broadcasting business that has made the most startling impact in the broadcasting sector (radio or TV) during the past twelve months, this award is open to both pure broadcasters and independent production companies.

The Groundbreaking Media First Award

Highlighting a technical development, a completely new approach to presentation of content, or an unusual way of exploiting intellectual property, this award is to recognise the achievement of breaking new ground in the drive to deliver new earning power to a media business. The panel will be looking for freshness and innovation, as well as profit potential.