Where the World’s Best Search Wins
The 2026 winners have been announced!Dates for your calendar
26th Apr 2026
Early Bird Entry Deadline
5th Jun 2026
Final Entry Deadline
The Global Search Awards will be returning to The Round Room at The Mansion House in Dublin with a gala dinner and awards ceremony on the 23rd September 2026!
The awards offer an excellent opportunity to connect with peers, friends, and colleagues in the industry while celebrating your achievements. The evening kicks off with a complimentary drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner, the awards presentation, and live entertainment.
Event Guest Information
Approximate Running Order
18:00
Drinks Reception
18:45
Welcome Speeches
19:00
Awards pt I
19:45
Dinner
21:45
Awards pt II
00:00
After Party at Venue
01:30
Carriages
Dress Code – The dress code for the evening is smart and celebration-ready. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress but remain comfortable - feel free to showcase your style while keeping it professional.
Menu
Starter
Heirloom Tomato Texture Salad, Nush Almond, Air-Dried Root Vegetables, Black Olive Crumb, and Basil OilMain Course
Slow roasted Golden Vale beef striploin, dauphinoise potato croquette, confit carrot, roast asparagus, marrow and red wine jusVegetarian Main Course
Textures of Hickey’s Carrots, Carrot & Sage Rosti Crumble, Sesame Baby Carrots, Cointreau Carrot Purée, and Carrot Top PestoDessert
Caramelized orange, Mileeven honey and mascarpone cheesecake, cinnamon spice butterscotch sauce, orange curdWe kindly ask that you inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies you may have prior to your visit, so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Our staff are well-trained to accommodate a variety of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Please make us aware of any requests no later than Wednesday 2nd September, any requests after this date cannot be guaranteed.
Ticket Prices
Booking Details
This event is ticketless. If you have received a confirmation email from your booking, simply turn up on the night and your name will be on the table plan with details of your seating arrangement. Any dietary requests, food allergies or access requirements should be submitted during the booking process or sent to [email protected] prior to the event. Requests received on the event date cannot be guaranteed.CANCELLATIONS
We regret that refunds cannot be made if tickets are cancelled within 28 days of the event.
Your Host
Mike Toolan currently hosts the national Drive2me show with Gemma Atkinson across Bauer’s Hits Radio Network, with a daily audience of 1.8 million. In the latest RAJAR it’s the No 1 commercial drive2me show in the UK. Prior to that, he woke up Manchester on the KEY103 Breakfast Show for 15 years. Throughout his career, Mike has been recognized with numerous prestgious awards, including Sony Awards, New York Radio Awards, and Arias.He devised a unique game show called “Sell Me The Answer” which was commissioned by Sky One and in numerous other territories around the world including India and Germany. Mike has hosted numerous events from The Manchester United Players Awards, “Hits Live” concerts (Manchester Arena) and has even warmed up the Etihad Stadium for Robbie Williams. Theatre credits include playing Che Guevara to Jane McDonald’s “Evita” at the Palace Theatre Manchester and Prince Charming to Tina O’Brien’s “Cinderella” and “Snow White” at the Manchester Opera House.
Mike studied acting under Mark Hudson at the Manchester School of Acting. Mike is currently the voice of Weatherfield FM on “Coronation St” and has recently played Otto in the film “Mr Justice”. His biggest claim to fame however, was being an extra in “The Godfather part 3” (It’s a crowd scene, but if you pause the film and squint really hard, you might just spot him)
The Venue
The Round Room at The Mansion House
Venue Address
The Mansion House, Dawson St, Dublin 2, IrelandGetting There
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Testimonials
The Global Search Awards recognise the very best search marketing from around the world. For our team, being shortlisted and winning on an international stage is a testament to the quality of work we deliver for our clients. It pushes us to keep raising the bar, innovating, and producing work worthy of global recognition.
Charlie Marchant, CEO Exposure Ninja
"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
"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
"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
"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 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
Delante
This recognition reflects what our team has built over more than a decade and what we've achieved in bringing that model together globally. The same approach, the same standards, and the same people, now serving clients across more markets than ever.
Kevin Moran Locomotive
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
"As a team spread across the UK, Latvia, Spain, and beyond, this recognition isn’t just a win — it’s a shared milestone that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and real-world impact. Awards exist to push the industry forward — and we’re proud to be part of that movement."
Alex Tkacovs, Founder and CEO
94 N
94 N
"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
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