Outdoor Media Awards 2026

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Entries are now closed!

The Outdoor Media Awards have returned for their 20th year to celebrate Out of Home campaigns that grab attention and create moments that stand the test of time.

Entries are now closed and judging will soon take place.

The Outdoor Media Awards are organised by Bauer Media Outdoor UK in partnership with Campaign. Terms and Conditions apply.

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2026 Calendar

Judging sessions – March/April 2026

Shortlist announcement – 7th May 2026

Awards & winners announced – 18th June 2026

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Meet The Judges

Maisie McCabe, UK editor at Campaign, will be chairing our 2026 judges.

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2025 Winners

Take a look at last year’s winners and see who took home the Grand Prix prize.

Award Categories

This year, we have twelve prestigious awards, each representing excellence in Out of Home advertising. They are split across four categories; Planning Excellence, Creative, Effectiveness and A Platform for Good. Our Grand Prix winner will be chosen out of the Gold award winners at the award ceremony in June.

Data and Intelligence Award 

Cross-Format Award 

Cross-Channel Award 

Programmatic Out of Home Award 

Outstanding Poster award 

Tech Innovation Award 

Installation and Experience Award 

This year’s award category honours the memory and legacy of the late former OMA judge, Denise Turner, recognising her outstanding contribution to the OOH industry and her distinguished career in media research.

Brand Building Award

SME Advertising Award 

New Approach Award

National Social Impact Award

Community Social Impact Award 

The Grand Prix winner will not only earn the esteemed title, but you will walk away with £150,000 worth of media space to use across Bauer Media Outdoor’s digital screens.

Highlights from the 2025 party

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