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 requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results for that category.
Remember: when submitting multiple entries, each requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results for that category.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES I CAN SUBMIT?
No, we even have a multiple-entry offer for you to benefit from.
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.
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.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER AND WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, 17 September 2026, will be charged a Super Early Bird fee of £170 plus VAT per entry, which must be paid when submitting your entries.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird fee of £230 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 8 October 2026, will be charged a fee of £290 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday 22 October 2026.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged the Early Bird fee of £230 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, 8 October 2026, will be charged a fee of £290 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday 22 October 2026.
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 help or advice, please contact the team awards@dontpanicprojects.com or call +44 (0) 1706 828 855
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 APAC region.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the APAC region, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by APAC-based customers.
Agency and Team Awards – All agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the APAC region.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - Entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the APAC region, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilised by APAC-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; 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 five entries and receive an additional free entry. To claim your offer, all six entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
AM I A SMALL 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 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 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 25 employees
Large: Companies and agencies with 26 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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The APAC Search Awards are a benchmark for excellence in the industry, celebrating agencies that create innovative and effective campaigns. Winning reinforces the strength of our approach and the results we achieve for our clients. It also serves as motivation to keep evolving and refining our strategies to achieve even greater success.
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Winning at the APAC Search Awards is an incredible honour. This achievement speaks volumes to the dedication and hard work of Megantic Australia.
Frezel Enriquez Megantic
Receiving recognition like the APAC Awards means more than just winning. It provides a platform for budding agencies like us to showcase our capabilities. It’s a stepping stone to success and an opportunity to grow even more.
Calibre9
The APAC Search Awards night was an unforgettable experience. Being surrounded by some of the best talents in the industry was truly inspiring. When Online Path was announced as the winner, it was a moment of validation for all the hard work and unyielding dedication our team has put in.
Michael Gibbons Online Path
Winning at the APAC Search Awards has been such an incredible feeling for our team! Getting recognized next to some of the top players in the industry really highlights how much dedication, creativity, and effort we put into every campaign. As an SEO provider, the APAC Search Awards give us the perfect chance to stand out in our field, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of a community that honors the best in search.
Lawrence Hitches StudioHawk
Entering the APAC Search Awards has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The nomination alone is a testament to the hard work, creativity and analytical precision that our team pours into every campaign. For us, being a finalist is more than just an accolade. It’s a validation of our core philosophy: that a personalised, data-driven approach to digital marketing and hard work can achieve extraordinary results. It’s also a reminder of the importance of collaboration — both within our team and with our clients.
Richard Chen Rich Harvest Digital
We chose these awards because they represent the best in the business, and we wanted to benchmark ourselves against the strongest players in the industry. The entry process was seamless, and the APAC Search Awards team made it a fantastic experience from start to finish. Their support, professionalism, and enthusiasm made the journey rewarding in itself.
Blank Theory
For JBE Digital, the value of the awards lies in the scrutiny applied to shortlisted work. Campaigns are reviewed by experienced practitioners who understand both the technical and commercial realities of paid media performance.
JBE Digital
This shortlist recognises the complexity behind the work. Delivering meaningful SEO growth across a franchise network of this size requires patience, collaboration and trust. It’s rewarding to see that effort recognised on an APAC stage.
Edward Bate Edward Bate Consulting
The APAC Search Awards represent a benchmark of excellence across our industry. They celebrate agencies that are pushing the craft forward. Being recognised among such strong peers is incredibly meaningful for our team and reinforces our commitment to delivering work we’re proud of, and work that sets a higher standard.
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