Champions Awards 2026 Winners

THE PROLIFIC NORTH CHAMPIONS AWARDS RECOGNISE THE ORGANISATIONS, TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS PUTTING THE NORTH ON THE MAP IN THE CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SECTORS.

The winners were revealed at the live ceremony in Manchester at Emirates Old Trafford, the Point on 14 May 2026. A huge congratulations to all of our finalists and winners! Read the full list of winners and highly commended entries below.

Recognising Organisations

INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR - SMALL - Sponsored by Glaisyers

WINNER: Interim Digital

INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR - Medium - Sponsored by Glaisyers

WINNER: Evoluted

INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR - Large - Sponsored by Glaisyers

WINNER: HUB

Integrated Agency of the Year

WINNER: Open Partners

PR Agency of the Year

WINNER: Viva

Digital Agency of the Year - Sponsored by Colony

WINNER: Open Partners

New Agency to Watch

WINNER: EDGEY

Production Company of the Year

WINNER: Eight Engines

Tech Company of the Year Small - Sponsored by Slater Heelis

WINNER: Cognni

Tech Company of the Year medium / large - Sponsored by Slater Heelis

WINNER: fulfilmentcrowd

Recognising teams

Best In-House Marketing Team - Sponsored by HUB

WINNER: Woodlands Home & Garden Group, trading as Tiger Sheds

Recognising Campaigns

B2B Marketing Campaign of the Year

WINNER: Matter & Kelling Group – Transforming Lead Quality with Prospect Intelligence™ & ABM

HIGHLY COMMENDED: First Internet and Mulmar – AI Answers to Local Enquiries.

B2C Marketing Campaign of the Year – Small

WINNER: Calderdale College – Applications Now Open

B2C Marketing Campaign of the Year - Medium

WINNER: Weber Shandwick – Knorrplay is the new foreplay

B2C Marketing Campaign of the Year - LARGE

WINNER: Jaywing & Yorkshire Tea – Four Minute Wonders: Turning brew time into time well spent

B2B PR Campaign of the Year

WINNER: Viva & CoolKit – Electrifying the Cold Front

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aberfield Communications & The Compleat Food Group – Establishing The Compleat Food Group as a ‘Star Performer’ in the UK grocery sector

B2C PR Campaign of the Year

WINNER: Smoking Gun & Philips – Fry & Mighty: Taking back market share for Philips airfryern the UK grocery sector

Not-for-Profit Campaign of the Year - sponsored by Brandxyz

WINNER: Epilepsy Action & Magpie – If I Told You

HIGHLY COMMENDED: North East International Film Festival

E-commerce / retail campaign of the year

WINNER: Vega & Propaganda – Cloud Nine – Strength Through Kindness

HIGHLY COMMENDED: HUB x Jorvik Tricycles – Putting the wheels in motion for a tricycle revolution

Social impact campaign of the year

WINNER: Weber Shandwick & Cadent – From Cold Truth to Warmth and Dignity

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Broadway Bradford – Delivering Social Value at the Heart of the Community

Property/Construction Campaign of the Year - Sponsored by BIG Partnership

WINNER: Bonded & The Arch Company – Digital Commercial Transformation

Recognising projects

Tech Platform of the Year

WINNER:Lloyds Banking Group – Bereavement Digital Journey & Transformation

Tech for Good Award

WINNER: Ciptex & Debt Free Advice – Video Advice Kiosk with Agent AI Assist

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Novi & Senior Stairlifts – “step-by-step” growth

Best Application of AI/Data

WINNER: Matter – Prospect Intelligence™

HIGHLY COMMENDED: OneTwo – AI Avatar Event Assistant

Best Brand Activation - Sponsored by Edison Media

WINNER: Weber Shandwick & Knorr – Knorrplay is the new foreplay

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cat Among The Pigeons & Birds Eye – Win Trips With Chips

Recognising Initiatives

Talent Development Champion

WINNER: AND Digital – AI Ignition

Culture & Workplace Champion

WINNER: Bonded Agency

HIGHLY COMMENDED: AND Digital

Recognising Individuals

Prolific Leader of the Year

WINNER: Catherine Forshaw – Brabners LLP

Prolific Rising Star of the Year

WINNER: Declan Real – Edison Media

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

WINNER:Niall Ratcliffe – Noticed.

Lifetime Achievement Award

WINNER: Christina Clarke – C21 Creative Communications

Female Entrepreneur of the Year

WINNER: Danielle Hewitt – Reigning Media