Champions Awards – 2025 Shortlist
The prolific north champions awards recognise the organisations, teams and individuals putting the north on the map in the creative and digital sectors.
The 2025 winners will be revealed at our live ceremony on 8 May at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford. Scroll down for the full shortlist.
Recognising Agencies, Production & Creatives
INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR - Small - Sponsored by Glaisyers
Independant Agency of the year - large - Sponsored by Glaisyers
Integrated Agency of the Year - Sponsored by Paprika
PR Agency of the Year - sponsored by the eastern blok
Digital Agency of the year - sponsored by Colony
Digital Agency of the year - Medium - sponsored by SBS
Digital Agency of the year - large
New Agency to Watch - Sponsored by Paprika
Production Company of the year - Sponsored by Access Industry
Creative Studio of the Year - Sponsored by Creative Coalition
Recognising Campaigns & Innovations
B2C Marketing Campaign of the Year
B2C Marketing Campaign of the Year - medium
B2C Marketing Campaign of the Year - large - sponsored by Buymedia
B2B Marketing Campaign of the Year - Sponsored by The Easten Blok
B2B PR Campaign of the Year
B2C PR Campaign of the Year
Not-for-Profit Campaign of the Year - In-House
Not-for-Profit Campaign of the Year - agency
Best brand activation
Best use of emerging technologies
Social impact campaign of the year - Sponsored by Edision Media
E-commerce/retail campaign of the year
Web Development project of the year
Recognising Tech Driven Companies or Work
Tech Platform of the Year
Tech for Good Award
Recognising Organisations & Teams
Best Client Services Team
Best In-house Marketing Team - sponsored by hub
International success award - Sponsored by Embryo
Recognising initiatives
Innovation Champion
Workplace Culture Champion
Recognising Individuals
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
This award is decided by a combination of judge’s scores and public vote. Voting is now OPEN. You can find out the winner at our live ceremony on 8 May!
Prolific Rising Star of the Year
This award is decided by a combination of judge’s scores and public vote. Voting is now OPEN. You can find out the winner at our live ceremony on 8 May!
Prolific Leader of the Year
This award is decided by a combination of judge’s scores and public vote. Voting is now OPEN. You can find out the winner at our live ceremony on 8 May!
2025 Sponsors
Access Industry
Automated Analytics
Edison Media
Colony
Paprika Software
Glaisyers
McCann
Embryo
Sun Branding
The Eastern Blok
