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.
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 entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
Remember when submitting multiple entries, each entry requires an individual entry form with the correct category information and results relating to the category in question.
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.
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 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 MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?
All entries made before 23:59 on Thursday, April 16 2026, will be charged a Super Early Bird entry fee of $290 plus VAT per entry, which must be paid when submitting your entry or entries.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged an Early Bird entry fee of $365 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, May 7 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, May 7 2026, will be charged the Final Deadline entry fee of $470 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, May 21 2026.
Late entries may be accepted following the Final Deadline at our discretion, subject to agreement on a revised submission date with your sales representative. An additional $25 late fee per entry will apply.
Entries submitted after the Super Early Bird Deadline will be charged an Early Bird entry fee of $365 plus VAT, with the deadline for submissions being Thursday, May 7 2026.
Entries submitted after Thursday, May 7 2026, will be charged the Final Deadline entry fee of $470 plus VAT and must be submitted by the Final Deadline of 23:59, Thursday, May 21 2026.
Late entries may be accepted following the Final Deadline at our discretion, subject to agreement on a revised submission date with your sales representative. An additional $25 late fee per entry will apply.
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 US.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the US, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilized by US-based customers.
Categories are divided into small and large to ensure fair competition.
Agency and Team Awards – all agencies and in-house teams must have an office or team located in the US.
Campaign and Innovation Awards - entrants can be located anywhere in the world as long as their entry specifically references only their success in the US, whether that be a targeted audience or software/tool being successfully utilized by US-based customers.
Categories are divided into small and large to ensure fair competition.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
The awards will be announced in August 2026.
HOW SHOULD BUDGET INFORMATION BE PROVIDED?
Judges prefer to see real numbers in relation to budget and results; however, 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 three entries and receive an additional free entry.
To claim your offer, all four entries must be submitted in one session, and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
To claim your offer, all four 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 and 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 and 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 wanted our agency to be recognized on the whole, not just for the singular work we have completed for each client. The well-recognized “Don’t Panic” awards, which The US Agency Awards are a part of, fills that gap perfectly."
Groove Commerce
Groove Commerce
"Our team is honored to be on the shortlist for Best PPC Campaign in the 2022 US Agency Awards. To be an award finalist for our paid media work with CenturyLink is the icing on the cake."
Mad Fish Digital
Mad Fish Digital
"SEO Werkz, is proud to be listed among the shortlist of finalists for the US Agency Awards! We’re honored to be recognized by such a prestigious body within the world of creative design and digital marketing."
SEO Werkz
SEO Werkz
"Often the award win warrants a press release, but if not, certainly newsletter, website and email mentions help to elevate the agency profile and it’s great information to include in the agency boilerplate."
SSDM
SSDM
"We are incredibly grateful to the Don’t Panic Events team for recognizing our efforts to implement AI in small business marketing. This acknowledgment validates our mission to improve efficiency and sustainability for the businesses we serve. We eagerly look forward to participating in future competitions hosted by Don’t Panic Events. These opportunities fuel our passion and inspire us to continue solving our clients’ problems with creativity and determination."
YBM
"To Forthea, the US Agency Awards aren't just about trophies we can add to our shelf; they represent a relentless hunger for agency performance by industry leaders who understand what drives tangible business outcomes."
Chris Pappas, CEO Forthea