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 an esteemed panel of industry leaders and experts.
The judging is a rigorous two-stage process including pre-scoring to determine shortlists and a judging meeting where entries are discussed and evaluated in detail to decide the winning entries.
The judging is a rigorous two-stage process including pre-scoring to determine shortlists and a judging meeting where entries are discussed and evaluated in detail to decide the winning entries.
WHO CAN ENTER?
Entries are welcome from large and small agencies and teams.
IS THERE A WORD LIMIT?
Judges respectfully ask that you do not exceed 1000 words.
The word count does not include the company information at the beginning of the form, or the questions contained within the form.
The word count does not include the company information at the beginning of the form, or the questions contained within the form.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES I CAN SUBMIT?
No – you can submit an unlimited number of entries in multiple categories.
We even offer discounts for multiple entries.
Organizations entering five awards will receive one additional free entry.
Submit all six entries in one session and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
We even offer discounts for multiple entries.
Organizations entering five awards will receive one additional free entry.
Submit all six entries in one session and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
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.
WHAT SUPPORTING MATERIALS CAN I PROVIDE?
Supporting materials can be provided in Word, PDF or JPEG formats.
Zip Files and videos cannot be accepted.
If you wish to use video evidence as supporting material, please include a link to the file online in your entry form under ‘supporting documents’.
Zip Files and videos cannot be accepted.
If you wish to use video evidence as supporting material, please include a link to the file online in your entry form under ‘supporting documents’.
HOW DO I ENTER?
To submit an entry, please download the entry form, complete and upload (as a word or PDF document) when prompted via the online entry portal.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?
All entries made before 23:59 on 10th April 2025 will be charged an super early bird administration fee of £215 + VAT plus VAT per entry which must be paid when submitting your entry or entries.
Entries submitted after the super early bird close will be charged the standard administration fee of £275 + VAT, with the deadline for submissions being 1st May 2025.
Entries submitted after 1st May 2025 will be charged the administration fee of £355 + VAT and must be submitted by the final deadline of 23:59, 15th May 2025
Entries submitted after the super early bird close will be charged the standard administration fee of £275 + VAT, with the deadline for submissions being 1st May 2025.
Entries submitted after 1st May 2025 will be charged the administration fee of £355 + VAT and must be submitted by the final deadline of 23:59, 15th May 2025
WHEN IS THE ENTRY DEADLINE?
The super early bird deadline is 10th April 2025.
The early bird entry deadline is 1st May 2025.
The final entry deadline is 15th May 2025
The early bird entry deadline is 1st May 2025.
The final entry deadline is 15th May 2025
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.
AM I A SMALL OR LARGE CATEGORY ENTRANT?
Large and small is based on the number of overall employees in the agency/company who is 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+ 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+ 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 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 David Vernon
“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
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