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The Global Search Awards are open for 2026!
2025 Winners Event Pictures

Dates for your calendar

April 23 2026 Super Early Bird Entry Deadline
May 14 2026 Early Bird Entry Deadline
May 28 2026 Final Entry Deadline
July 01 2026 Judging Session
July 03 2026 Shortlist Announcement
September 2026 Award Ceremony
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Search on a Global Scale

Celebrate excellence in Global Search!

If you’re delivering innovative, engaging, and high-impact search campaigns that drive traffic and ROI, now’s your moment to shine.

The Global Search Awards recognise and celebrate the creativity and innovation of agencies and professionals working across PPC, SEO, and content marketing across a wide range of industries.

With entries from leading digital experts in 195 countries, the awards welcome campaigns of all scopes – local, national, or international. Submitting your work gives you the chance to showcase your expertise, attract new clients and talent, and connect with a global network of search professionals.

Brought to you by Don’t Panic Events

Brought to you by We Are Search, The Global Search Awards are part of a highly successful international awards series, The Search Awards, comprising the UK Search Awards, the US Search Awards, the MENA Search Awards, the APAC Search Awards, and the European Search Awards.

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Testimonials

"We thank the judges for recognising our hard work, and congratulate all the participants, finalists, and winners of the 2023 Global Search Awards! It was a fantastic event, and we can’t wait to see what next year brings."
Climbing Trees
"Receiving a second award from Global Search Awards carries special significance for us, as it follows our first award in the challenging year of 2020. During that time, despite the difficulties, our team persevered and delivered exceptional SEO services, making a notable impact in the digital marketing landscape. Moving forward, we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in our work, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunities the future holds for our agency. Both awards serve as a motivation to continue striving for greatness and providing top-notch services to clients worldwide."
Serpact
"Every applause, every accolade, and every word of recognition echoed a journey of dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Taking home three substantial awards, including the monumental ‘Best Global Large SEO Agency,’ has not only set a new benchmark for us but also for the industry, particularly for the MENA region. The nomination phase was thrilling, but the victory? It was electrifying!"
SEO Sherpa
"Everything from the organisation of the event, the food, waiters, judges, hosts and how special we felt on the night made it one of the best awards our company has been a part of. We can’t wait to see you again next year – and who knows where it will take us! The awards exceeded all our expectations. Everything from the location, staff, food and entry process was seamless and met all our expectations and more!"
Candidsky
"Winning the Best Small Budget SEO Campaign at the Global Search Awards is a proud milestone for Digital Hitmen. Competing globally alongside top agencies is an incredible honour, and this award reflects our commitment to helping clients reach their full potential online. For us, budget constraints inspire innovation, and this recognition proves that impactful results don’t require a six-figure budget."
Digital Hitmen
"Winning an award at the Global Search Awards means so much to us. It proves to us that our strategy works and is supported by great clients and solid results. Competing against hundreds of entries from around the world makes it even more special. We're proud of the hard work our team puts in every day, and it's exciting to see that recognised alongside other talented professionals in the industry." Emily Bencsics, Marketing & Digital Specialist
Megantic
"Awards like the Global Search Awards allow us to step outside our own bubble and benchmark ourselves against the very best. It’s not just about recognition - it’s about learning where to go next, what went well, and what we can improve. For me, that knowledge is just as valuable as the award itself." Mateusz Calik, CEO & Co-founder
Delante
"The entry process has been smooth and professional, with clear guidance and support throughout. Beyond that, the Global Search Awards themselves are an invaluable institution: they honour the great work happening across search marketing in an ever-evolving landscape, and we’re grateful to be part of it."
Bonzer
"ThoughtShift is thrilled for our digital marketing agency to be awards finalists in the Global Search Awards 2025. The Don’t Panic awards entry process and team were brilliant from start to finish. Being recognised by the Global Search Awards 2025 demonstrates our ThoughtShift Full-Funnel SEO & PPC agency is truly world-class." Helen Trendell, Co Founder & Managing Director
ThoughtShift