The Prolific North Champions Awards are returning for 2026 to celebrate the growing success of the ambitious creative, digital, marketing, and tech sectors across the North of England and Scotland.
From celebrating pioneering innovations in tech to exceptional agencies that go above and beyond, there are now 33 categories to pick from, showcasing the growth of this flagship awards event.
Entries are now officially open until Friday 27 Feb 2026, we’ve pulled together a handy guide of all the new and returning categories you need to know about.
Recognising agencies, production & creatives
- Independent Agency of the Year
- Integrated Agency of the Year
- PR Agency of the Year
- Digital Agency of the Year
- New Agency to Watch
- Production Company of the Year
Recognising campaigns, innovations & projects
- B2B Marketing Campaign of the Year
- B2C Marketing Campaign of the Year
- B2B PR Campaign of the Year
- B2C PR Campaign of the Year
- Not-for-Profit Campaign of the Year
- Ecommerce/Retail Campaign of the Year
- Social Impact Campaign of the Year
- Property/Construction Campaign of the Year
- Web Development Project of the Year
- Best Brand Activation
- Best Application of AI/Data
Recognising tech-driven companies or work
- Tech Company of the Year
- Tech Consultancy of the Year
- Tech for Good Award – This category is free to enter.
- Tech Platform of the Year
Recognising initiatives
- Innovation Champion – This category celebrates those driving positive change and shaping the future through their commitment to innovation.
- Culture & Workplace Champion – The winner of this category will have to demonstrate strong leadership in their approach to empower and develop their workforce.
- Talent Development Champion – Recognises the organisation leading the way in developing the North’s future workforce skills.
- International Champion – For the ambitious organisation demonstrating unrivalled success on an international stage via client wins, headcount growth, or overseas expansion.
Recognising organisations and teams
- Best Client Services Team
- Best In-House Marketing Team
- Content / Influencer Team of the Year
Recognising individuals
- Prolific Leader of the Year – This award is free to enter or make a nomination and will go to an inspirational individual who can demonstrate real business success and a tangible impact beyond their business and into the wider region.
- Prolific Rising Star of the Year – This award will recognise a young person under 30 who has shown outstanding talent, skill, passion, attitude or resilience over the past year. This award is free to enter or make a nomination.
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year – This award is free to enter or make a nomination and recognises an outstanding young entrepreneur under 30 who has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and innovation.
- Lifetime Achievement Award – This award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the creative, digital, marketing, and tech sectors in the North of England. This award is free to enter or make a nomination.
- Female Entrepreneur of the Year – This award recognises an inspirational female leader who has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial drive, vision, and commercial success in founding or co-founding a business within the creative, digital, or tech sectors in the North.
Make sure you enter now to take advantage of the early bird discount and help us to #CelebrateTheNorth and your achievements in 2026!
