2026 Winners - European Search Awards

BEST USE OF SEARCH - RETAIL / ECOMMERCE (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

Deviation & BullyBillows

— Adopting a 'Search Everywhere®' Mindset

"This campaign is an example of strategic agility, successfully capitalising on the "negative SEO" trend and shifting consumer behaviours. By aligning content briefs with actual search queries, the agency demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of the difference between content created for reach and content optimized for discovery. This comprehensive action plan moved beyond traditional SEO tactics to meet the audience exactly where they are searching."

Silver 2026

Elephate & RRmoto

— eCommerce SEO that Drives Organic Revenue

"This campaign demonstrated a team operating well ahead of the standard industry playbook. The judges were particularly impressed by the strategy’s multi-surface approach, which moved beyond traditional rankings to dominate Web, Images, Organic Shopping, and AI search visibility. By treating eCommerce search as an evolving ecosystem rather than a static list of keywords, the agency delivered a remarkable organic revenue."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - RETAIL / ECOMMERCE (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Digitaloft & Opera Beds

— Using SEO To Sell (Many) More Adjustable Beds

"An outstanding, insight-led campaign with a deep understanding of audience needs and decision-making behaviour. The strategic shift to target decision-shaping searches, combined with a thoughtful focus on trust-building and emotional context, is particularly impressive. Simplifying content to better meet user needs shows confident, user-first thinking. Strong results, clear execution, and a well-rounded approach make this a highly compelling and effective submission."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - RETAIL / ECOMMERCE (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

Cedarwood Digital & JF Timber

— Turning Structural Challenges into 152% PPC Growth

"Cedarwood Digital turned structural disadvantage into strategic triumph, reframing the brand's limitations not as obstacles, but as opportunities to outmanoeuvre the competition. Then there was the creative boldness of the low-price sample strategy, an elegant solution to a real commercial barrier."

Silver 2026

JudeLuxe & UK Soccer Shop

— From Chaos to Control Across 6.43M SKUs

"JudeLuxe delivered a genuine commercial reset, not just improving a PPC account, but fundamentally rethinking how performance should be measured and rewarded.The shift from ROAS to POAS optimisation, is the kind of genuinely innovative thinking that moves the entire industry forward."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - RETAIL / ECOMMERCE (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

Precis & NetOnNet

— The PoAS Revolution: Bridging the Digital-to-Physical Gap

"An exceptional campaign that raises the bar for performance marketing. The development of a custom data pipeline to feed true offline net profit into smart bidding demonstrates outstanding technical sophistication and strategic vision. The shift from revenue to profit-based optimisation is both innovative and highly effective, delivering remarkable results. A well-crafted, clearly articulated case study with strong omnichannel thinking, this submission stands out as a top-tier example of advanced implementation in a highly competitive landscape."

Silver 2026

Wolfgang Digital & Brown Thomas Arnotts

— Beyond the Aisle

"A highly sophisticated and strategic campaign that demonstrates impressive enterprise-level transformation. The integration of customer value modelling with trading teams, alongside strong cross-channel execution, delivers clear commercial impact, successfully linking digital growth to in-store revenue. While additional evidence would strengthen the case, this is a well-executed and compelling submission with strong innovation and results."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - FINANCE (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

Elephate & Raisin

— High-yield Organic Content Growth for Fintech Savings Platform

"An exceptionally strong campaign with clear and disciplined execution. The objective-to-result mapping is exemplary, with all targets not only met but significantly exceeded, including outstanding organic growth and top-ranking improvements. The strategy shows strong intent mapping and effective use of expert human-led content within strict constraints, demonstrating real strategic discipline."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - FINANCE (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Zeo & Allianz Türkiye

— Pioneering the GEO Frontier: Leading Insurance via AI-Driven Discovery

"Zeo delivered a focused, expertly executed campaign that turned complexity into clarity. In a landscape of constant regulatory change, building swift AI automation workflows to maintain content accuracy and compliance wasn't just operationally smart, it was essential, and the team made it look seamless."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - FINANCE (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

AdPeak & Extraportfel

— How to increase ROAS by 90% AND double your budget with first party data

"A strong, commercially focused campaign that clearly prioritises revenue growth and acquisition efficiency. The move from CPA-led optimisation to value-based bidding is a key strategic strength, supported by solid experimentation and a thoughtful Demand Gen to Search/Performance Max funnel approach. Particularly impressive is the practical problem-solving. Overall, a well-executed and adaptable performance marketing approach with strong commercial outcomes."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - FINANCE (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

DEPT® & ING

— From volume to value

"DEPT applied a sophisticated, data-driven approach to PPC, combining strategic account management with continuous optimisation. Thoughtful use of insights and value-based decision-making drove measurable commercial impact, demonstrating both technical capability and clear strategic thinking in a complex finance context."

Silver 2026

Kinesso Poland, Initiative Poland & VeloBank S.A.

— The Power of the Underdog

"Kinesso Poland demonstrates a smart and highly data-driven approach to finance PPC. The campaign shows clear strategic thinking, with thoughtful audience segmentation and channel selection that maximises efficiency. The combination of precise targeting, continuous optimisation, and strong commercial focus makes this a very compelling and well-structured entry."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - TRAVEL / LEISURE (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

Insightland & Hotel 500

— Migration from Technical Chaos to Organic Growth

"Insightland managed a complex SEO migration with clarity and precision. Strategic planning and careful technical implementation improved visibility and bookings, showing how structured, thoughtful work can drive meaningful business results in the travel and leisure sector."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - TRAVEL / LEISURE (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Digitaloft & Wander

— Getting Wander Found in the Searches that Shape Booking Decisions

"Digital Loft delivered a masterclass in SEO storytelling, The strategic pivot from manual to programmatic page creation, underpinned by guardrailed AI to scale content without sacrificing quality, showed genuine technical ambition matched with commercial discipline."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - TRAVEL / LEISURE (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

Kokos Agency d.o.o. & HUD d.o.o.

— Precision Over Automation: Scaling 150+ Travel Brands

"Kokos Agency tackled a challenge of genuine complexity, transforming a fragmented multi-brand setup into a structured, profitability-driven system and did so with operational excellence that is hard to overstate."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - TRAVEL / LEISURE (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

INTREN & Aquaworld Resort

— The Overbooking Shield: Doubling Revenue During a Crisis

"Intren responded to a highly challenging context with agility and strategic creativity. Rapidly adapting campaigns to new markets and emerging demand, the team maximised performance under pressure, achieving strong commercial outcomes while demonstrating operational courage and innovative problem-solving in a crisis scenario."

Silver 2026

Bluerank & Full Stack Experts & Rainbow

— Making Scaling Profitable Beyond One Billion

"Bluerank presents a sophisticated and strategically coherent approach to search in the travel and leisure space. The campaign demonstrates thoughtful orchestration across multiple channels, clear alignment between strategy and commercial outcomes, and an innovative use of data to optimise performance. The methodology shows a strong focus on long-term growth and scalability."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - THIRD SECTOR / NOT-FOR-PROFIT: SMALL

Winner 2026

Search Engine Results & Longfonds

— Restoring symptom search visibility to drive trust and donations

"A highly innovative and resourceful campaign that makes exceptional use of automation within tight non-profit constraints. The use of explainable Python to scale SERP intelligence, while preserving human-led content creation and governance, is particularly impressive. Sophisticated measurement, including AI Overview impact, PAA tracking, and nuanced analysis, demonstrates real depth. Combined with strong audience awareness and expert-led content, this is a smart, effective, and thoughtfully executed campaign with outstanding results."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - THIRD SECTOR / NOT-FOR-PROFIT: LARGE

Winner 2026

Bluerank & DKMS Foundation

— How DKMS Foundation Turned Search Visibility Into 27,000 Potential Donors

"Bluerank executed an SEO campaign that turns strong search performance into meaningful impact. Clear strategy, structured optimisation, and high-quality content combined to drive significant results, showing how search can be used purposefully to achieve measurable outcomes in the third sector."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2B (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

Growthack & SIS Pitches

— From High-Risk Migration to €2m in Global Growth

"Growthack navigated one of the most technically and strategically demanding scenarios in SEO. Rather than reacting to the complexity, the team structured a clear process, articulated exactly why their approach needed to evolve, and executed with the kind of all-rounded discipline that such high-stakes projects demand."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2B (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Dentsu Ireland & Allianz Care

— The SEO Health Coverage Programme

"This B2B SEO entry stood out for its exceptional strategic foundation and professional clarity. The judges were particularly impressed by the Commercial Intent Scoring Model and the use of NLP to predict high-ROI topics, showcasing a sophisticated, data-led approach to content and keyword selection. Technical creativity was also evident through a Schema Validation Dashboard, which successfully reduced QA time. While the approach focused on solid execution over flashy creativity, the results prove it was the perfect strategy for the target audience."

Silver 2026

Milan Novotný & CloudTalk

— Answered the Call for Growth

"This entry demonstrated revenue-driven SEO, with world-class resilience and operational maturity. The judges were blown away by the N8N automation engine, which saved 720 hours in a single quarter and allowed a 73% increase in content output despite a reduced headcount. This is an example of how to use innovative automation and agile thinking to turn a technical recovery into a commercial triumph."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2B (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

Somebody Digital & Okta

— Driving Global Identity Revenue

"Somebody Digital executed a highly sophisticated B2B PPC campaign, combining technical precision with clear commercial impact. Persona-driven targeting, data integration, and thorough testing enabled exceptional ROAS and reduced CPL, demonstrating the team’s ability to tackle complex attribution challenges while delivering measurable revenue growth."

Silver 2026

Ceedr & Hexagon Agility

— The 360° ABM Engine

"Ceedr demonstrates a clever and forward-thinking approach to B2B search. The campaign reflects strong strategic thinking, effective use of data, and a disciplined methodology that clearly supports commercial growth while showing innovative application of modern search practices."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2B (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

Transact Denmark & Zensai

— Creating a revenue engine: A Masterclass in B2B Precision Marketing.

"A sophisticated and well-executed B2B strategy that demonstrates a deep understanding of full-funnel performance. By moving from simple lead volume to revenue-focused performance, the agency successfully aligned marketing activity with actual sales outcomes. The judges were particularly impressed by the technical maturity shown in integrating first-party CRM data and weighted conversion actions to train bidding algorithms."

Silver 2026

Dear Future & JDE Professional

— The 60% Effect: How Lead Quality Doubled ROI

"This Silver entry stands out for its sophisticated focus on lead quality over volume, perfectly aligning with complex B2B buying behaviour. By moving away from standard product messaging toward a strategic, creative repositioning, the agency successfully differentiated the brand in a highly crowded market. The judges were impressed by the full-funnel integration of Search, YouTube, and PMax, demonstrating a deep understanding of how to nurture decision-makers over longer purchasing cycles."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2C (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

Cedarwood Digital & Patient Claim Line

— Showcasing Agility To Deliver Results In A Fast-Evolving Market

"This winning campaign is an example of how to execute holistic SEO within a regulated and emotionally complex sector. By grounding their strategy in real behavioural data and emotional triggers the agency demonstrated a profound understanding of the nuanced user journeys unique to this industry. This well-structured and compelling submission successfully contextualised its impressive results within a challenging and declining market, proving that even in the most sensitive sectors, data-driven empathy can drive significant commercial growth."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2C (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Digitaloft & Wander

— Getting Wander Found in the Searches that Shape Booking Decisions

"An excellent all-around SEO campaign that expertly positions organic search as a primary commercial growth channel in a highly competitive market. The judges praised the smart, phased implementation, manually validating demand before scaling with programmatic solutions, which demonstrated both strategic discipline and technical strength. By resolving foundational technical issues and focusing on high-intent traveller behaviour, the agency achieved standout results and a glowing client testimonial within a remarkably short timeframe."

Silver 2026

TIDAL & Perfume Direct

— Scent of Discovery

"An outstanding example of a forward-thinking search strategy that identifies how discovery now happens far beyond traditional search engines. By rebuilding an SEO framework around modern discovery behaviour, the agency over-achieved every KPI and delivered record revenue, even after paid media budgets were slashed. A genuinely innovative, organic-first approach that defines excellence in B2C search."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2C (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

Absolute Digital Media & The Swallow Co

— Elevating Premium Wellness

"A solid PPC campaign with clear ambition around sustained, scalable customer acquisition and a long-term build approach. The implementation shows innovative thinking, using heatmaps, UX behaviour reports and dashboards. The strategic framing of short-term activity supporting a broader vision suggests positive indications on future results."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - B2C (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

Wolfgang Digital & GoCar

— Shifting Gears On Paid Search

"Wolfgang Digital built a rigorous and highly disciplined performance approach, underpinned by strong attribution integrity. Decisive optimisation of PMax investment drove impressive commercial results, including exceptional efficiency gains in branded CPC."

Silver 2026

WPP Media & Netia –

— Cracking the

"WPP Media combined technical innovation with audience insight to address a real business challenge. The campaign demonstrated sophisticated CRM integration, privacy-conscious data use, and inventive acquisition strategies, showing how search can drive measurable results at scale while engaging new audiences."

BEST USE OF SEARCH – HEALTH: SMALL

Winner 2026

Matt Meazey & MASAJ

— Outsmarting London’s Wellness Giants

"A masterclass in EEAT-led content strategy that delivers extraordinary ROI on a micro budget. The judges praised the campaign's "human-first" approach. By grounding every decision in medical validation and therapist expertise, the agency turned organic search into the business's primary revenue channel, a creative and commercially impactful achievement."

Silver 2026

Cedarwood Digital & Patient Claim Line

— Showcasing Agility To Deliver Results In A Fast-Evolving Market

"This entry demonstrates impressive strategic thinking, particularly through its "defensive growth" approach in a shrinking, AI-dominated SERP environment. The judges were impressed by the use of creative data journalism to earn national coverage and build long-term topical authority in a challenging sector. By prioritizing accuracy and credible research, the agency successfully navigated complex governance to deliver counter-cyclical results that stand out for their technical and strategic depth."

BEST USE OF SEARCH – HEALTH: LARGE

Winner 2026

Digitaloft & Opera Beds

— Using SEO To Sell (Many) More Adjustable Beds

"Digitaloft produced a compelling SEO campaign built on genuinely sharp strategic thinking from the very first insight. Implementation was purposeful as content rebuilt around users rather than algorithms, intelligent site architecture grounded in real search behaviour, and a carefully reasoned international expansion."

Silver 2026

Follo & STOX Energy Socks

— Capturing the Messy Middle: AI-Driven Holistic Search

"Follo built this campaign on a powerful truth: people don't search for products, they search for problems. Systematically mapping symptom-led behaviour across the full funnel and engineering AI workflows precise enough to act on it at scale, unlocked demand that traditional SEO would have missed entirely."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - AUTOMOTIVE: SMALL

Winner 2026

Elephate & RRmoto

— eCommerce SEO that Drives Organic Revenue

"Elephate executed a forward-thinking SEO campaign in a competitive automotive market, using structured content, multi-domain strategies, and multi-surface search visibility. Clear objectives, smart execution, and innovative approaches delivered measurable growth in traffic and revenue, demonstrating both strategic insight and operational efficiency."

Silver 2026

UpShift (part of the Evolved Group) & BYD

— From Invisible to EV Industry Challenger

"UpShift applied a carefully considered approach to automotive SEO. The campaign shows strong audience insight across multiple markets, with precise geo-targeting and localisation supporting visibility and high-value commercial outcomes. The structured strategy, combined with consistent month-on-month progress and well-documented results, makes this a thoughtful and effective entry."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - AUTOMOTIVE: LARGE

Winner 2026

Impression & MOTORS

— Full Throttle Local SERP Domination

"This campaign is a masterclass in local search consolidation, successfully proving that a "less is more" strategy can drive superior results. By tackling a clear and complex problem with a disciplined, pilot-first approach, the agency reclaimed lost market share and significantly exceeded all targets in a highly competitive environment. The judges were particularly impressed by the practical execution and the direct connection between the SEO improvements and tangible business results."

Silver 2026

Follo & FD Ricambi

— Owning Hidden Search with Programmatic Video SEO

"This entry was one of the most creative and original submissions in its category. The judges were highly impressed by the sophisticated integration of YouTube, SEO, and automation, which allowed the agency to identify and dominate "hidden" search demand through a truly innovative programmatic video strategy."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY: SMALL

Winner 2026

Search Engine Results & Nieuwbouw

— Solving location-based SEO with custom GEO-embeddings

"An impressive entry that stood out across the entire panel. The innovative, insight-led approach to prioritising education over conversions, with strong strategic thinking that redefines property search relevance through a geographic rather than purely linguistic lens was impressive. Implementation is scalable and systematic, with clear potential for application across thousands of pages. The entry was well-evidenced with strong visuals, defined baselines and measurable improvements across both visibility and engagement."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY: LARGE

Winner 2026

Reflect Digital & Nido Living

— Turning a Fragmented Campaign into a €1M Revenue Generator

"This campaign demonstrated a level of technical maturity and strategic integration that sets a high industry benchmark. The strategy also served as a benchmark example of Integrated Search efficiency; by identifying SEO dominance in specific markets, prioritising the client's bottom line over vanity spend KPIs. Sophisticated data-backed audience segmentation showed a profound understanding of the sector lifecycle and a commitment to genuine commercial growth."

BEST USE OF SEARCH – FMCG: SMALL

Winner 2026

Vestigio & Miodowa Mydlarnia

— Capturing Generic Demand in a Competitive FMCG Market

"Vestigio executed a highly effective SEO campaign in a competitive FMCG market, combining clear objectives, disciplined resource allocation, and consumer-aligned strategy. Capturing non-brand demand and prioritising revenue-driving categories drove exceptional organic growth, with traffic, transactions, and ROI all significantly exceeding targets."

BEST USE OF SEARCH – FMCG: LARGE

Winner 2026

Havas Media Ireland & L’OR

— Elevating every search sip: L’OR’s full‑funnel retail engine

"A standout performance demonstrating exceptional efficiency, with significant revenue and purchase growth achieved at flat spend. Strong technical execution in feed optimisation and the strategic launch of Shopping, alongside a clear focus on improving product data quality, were key drivers of success. The mindset-led structure of Performance Max campaigns is particularly impressive, enabling more relevant and effective targeting."

Silver 2026

Wolfgang Digital & Jameson

— The Innovation On the Rocks

"A strong, forward-looking campaign that clearly addresses the shift toward AI-driven search and no-click behaviour. The dual-market strategy shows strong commercial and strategic thinking, while the lean budget makes the results particularly impressive. Excellent execution across multimodal search optimisation, especially the strong uplift in image search performance. Detailed supporting data at the page level adds credibility and depth."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - GAMING: SMALL

Winner 2026

Cedarwood Digital & Best New Bingo Sites

— Driving Off-Site SEO In A Highly Competitive Niche

"Cedarwood Digital ran a highly creative digital PR and SEO campaign in a competitive gaming niche. Data-led content, clear audience focus, and inventive link-building strategies drove measurable results, showing how disciplined planning and modern tools can boost visibility and high-value editorial coverage."

BEST USE OF SEARCH - GAMING: LARGE

Winner 2026

Wavemaker & BOYLE Sports

— A True Dark Horse Victory

"This campaign delivered an impressive, data-led strategy that bridged the gap between technical auditing and deep-funnel commercial success. The strategic breakdown of the user journey allowed for the precise prioritization of high-value conversion traffic, ensuring that every SEO effort was mapped to a commercial outcome. While many SEO entries stop at "clicks and rankings," the judges were particularly impressed by the transparency and depth of the metrics provided."

BEST USE OF SEARCH – FASHION: SMALL

Winner 2026

Boundless Digital & Suitsupply

— AI Driven Programmatic SEO at Global Scale

"Boundless Digital rebuilt what SEO can be, transforming the discipline into a programmatic, AI-driven operating system that represents a fundamental evolution in thinking, with execution that matches the ambition."

Silver 2026

MediaVision & Metis & River Island

— Groundbreaking Non-brand Growth

"Mediavision delivered a campaign that transcends SEO, embedding search intelligence into the heart of how the business operates, influencing merchandising and trading decisions that go far beyond a traditional agency remit."

BEST USE OF SEARCH – FASHION: LARGE

Winner 2026

Refyne Agency & BESTSELLER

— Redefining fashion search with predictive profit intelligence

"This campaign moved the search conversation beyond mere traffic and into the realm of true business profitability. The judges were particularly impressed by the technical sophistication required to account for return behaviours in real-time, effectively turning a common industry problem into a competitive advantage. The use of GeoLift and causal testing to validate performance is high-level, providing absolute confidence in the results. This campaign demonstrates a profound alignment with the client’s bottom line and delivers a strong, commercially verified financial impact."

BEST LOCAL CAMPAIGN (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

First Internet & Mulmar

— AI Answers to Local Enquiries.

"First Internet executed a highly focused local SEO campaign, demonstrating a clear understanding of user intent and high-value searches. Strong content alignment, strategic page prioritisation, and efficient use of a small budget drove measurable commercial results, showing both smart planning and effective execution."

BEST LOCAL CAMPAIGN (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Housekeep

— Mopping up local search demand with programmatic SEO

"This campaign is an example of programmatic SEO at scale, perfectly balancing technical innovation with high-utility user value. The judges were particularly impressed by the Dynamic Social Proof strategy that integrated live CRM data into landing pages to solve the "near-duplicate content" challenge while providing hyper-local stats that truly assist the user. This campaign delivers an incredible ROI and serves as a masterclass in local search dominance."

Silver 2026

Follo Agency & GaragePark B.V.

— Scaling Local Dominance: How Follo & GaragePark Built an AI and Data Driven Growth Engine

"This Silver award is an example of how to bridge the gap between complex business logistics and search intent. The judges were highly impressed by the development of the "FolloEngine," a sophisticated GEO-based coverage tool that moves SEO away from "keyword guessing" and toward actual market reality. The campaign remained business-centric; rather than reporting on vanity metrics like impressions, the client’s actual revenue goals."

BEST LOCAL CAMPAIGN (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

Ceedr & Hagkaup

— Don’t tell the bananas

"Rather than chasing online revenue at the expense of existing channels, Ceedr expanded digital commerce into underserved demographics with a sensitivity to Icelandic shopping behaviour that only comes from truly understanding your market."

Silver 2026

CREW & EK Living

— From Generic to Genuine: AI-Driven Local PPC That Delivered 39% Revenue Growth

"CREW brought a refreshing distinctiveness to this space moving deliberately away from generic search activity toward a locally tailored PPC approach that felt considered, culturally intelligent, and genuinely differentiated."

BEST LOCAL CAMPAIGN (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

Wolfgang Digital & GoCar

— Shifting Gears On Paid Search

"Wolfgang Digital executed a standout local PPC campaign at scale, combining strategic foresight with disciplined optimisation. CPC floor-testing, persona-led targeting, and decisive PMax budget reallocation based on honest attribution maximised efficiency, delivering strong multi-channel results and impressive commercial impact in a challenging market."

Silver 2026

Doublesmart & Nederland Isoleert

— Hyper-Localized PPC at Scale: Outperforming a Declining Market by 250%

"Doublesmart applied a highly structured and data-led approach, turning audience insights into a multi-layered campaign that prioritised the right opportunities. The combination of strategic scoring, tailored messaging, and iterative creative testing demonstrates how thoughtful planning can achieve strong results in a competitive market."

BEST LOW BUDGET CAMPAIGN (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

SEOhub & Kirjoittaminen

— Zero to Hero in Seasonal SEO with a 407% ROI

"This entry is a masterclass in how a solo consultant can leverage strategic precision on a lean budget. By prioritising quality over quantity, the campaign achieved a remarkable ROI and customer retention rate, proving that seasonal informational traffic is a powerful revenue driver when intent is mapped correctly."

Silver 2026

InSpace & LuxuryForPrincess

— NOVA

"This Silver-winning entry impressed the judges with its highly transparent budget breakdown and an auditable, sophisticated workflow. The campaign showcases a level of technical excellence that allowed for continuous, data-driven optimization across multiple markets. A standout moment in the submission was the agency's strategic response to a decline in demand. By successfully isolating non-branded traffic, they were able to demonstrate genuine, incremental SEO growth that would otherwise have been masked"

BEST LOW BUDGET CAMPAIGN (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Visibility & Visibility

— Rank Master 3000: Running on Data, Not on Fear

"A highly efficient, full-funnel campaign that significantly exceeded all KPIs, particularly in lead generation and cost-per-lead performance. Strong use of proprietary data created a genuine first-mover advantage and clear thought leadership in-market. The structured funnel approach, budget transparency, and focus on customer pain points are standout strengths, delivering impressive impact on a low budget. A smart, well-executed campaign with clear commercial effectiveness and strong results."

Silver 2026

Follo & FD Ricambi

— Owning Hidden Search with Programmatic Video SEO

"A technically strong and highly effective SEO campaign with results that clearly exceed all targets. The implementation is detailed and reproducible, showing real depth in execution. Particularly impressive is the innovative “data defiance” approach, identifying value in zero-volume queries through forum mining and turning underused video assets into scalable, multilingual search content. A smart, creative, and commercially impactful solution to a complex challenge."

BEST LOW BUDGET CAMPAIGN (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

Ignition Digital & Double In Darts

— Bullseye on a Budget: Hitting 24:1 ROAS on a Micro Budget

"Ignition Digital showed exactly how far strong fundamentals can go, combining smart technical decisions with disciplined execution to deliver exceptional results on a minimal budget. The focus on efficiency, from Quality Score improvements to brand isolation, drove an outstanding ROAS that stands out immediately."

Silver 2026

Cedarwood Digital & Salt Of The Earth

— Driving Revenue & Retention in a Competitive DTC Landscape

"Cedarwood Digital applied a smart, low-budget approach that cleverly aligned spend with retail calendars and audience behaviour. Clear objectives, tailored messaging, and inventive campaign structuring show how thoughtful strategy and platform insights can achieve impressive results even on a modest budget."

BEST LOW BUDGET CAMPAIGN (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

TIDAL & British Fossils

— Fossil Fuelled Growth

"A strong, well-rounded entry with a compelling end-to-end transformation narrative around building strategy, tracking, creative and structure from scratch in a low-search market. Clear commercial impact tied directly to revenue and customer growth. Overall an excellent PPC campaign that led to a clear business transformation."

BEST INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN: SMALL

Winner 2026

Somebody Digital & Appriss Retail

— From Micro-Market to Major Revenue

"A standout entry that impresses on many levels. Exceptional handling of a hyper-niche market, with a custom UTM framework that sets a genuine standard for B2B data integrity. Truly integrated through the use of intelligent tagging and tracking, CRO insights feeding directly into paid copy, and a clear, well-structured narrative told concisely and without fluff. Particularly refreshing in the entry is the honest acknowledgement of challenges faced."

BEST INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN: LARGE

Winner 2026

Fingerspitz & LedstripKoning

— Trend to Transaction

"A strategic, commercially focused campaign that tackled a core growth challenge with impressive results. Standout elements include smart use of trend data and Pinterest insights, AI-powered creative production, and a custom GPT workflow for cross-platform messaging. The campaign was underpinned by strong CRO to convert newly acquired audiences. The evidence of revenue growth and clear attribution across acquisition and conversion activity makes a compelling and innovative integrated campaign."

Silver 2026

PushON & P. Louise

— Scaling Beyond TikTok

"A commercially sharp campaign that solved a real strategic challenge by rebalancing channel roles and targeting higher-value audiences. The integration of CRM, cross-channel audiences and real-time optimisation through TikTok Live demonstrates strong operational depth. Backed by meaningful uplifts in revenue, ROAS and average order value, this is a well-rounded integrated campaign."

MOST INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGN (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

Search Engine Results & Bouwmaat

— Digital authority for building professionals

"Search Engine Results applied a highly innovative approach to SEO, using AI-assisted content workflows and structured processes to tackle emerging search surfaces. Clear strategy, technical ingenuity, and measurable outcomes show how forward-thinking methods can transform both visibility and operational efficiency."

Silver 2026

Deviation & BullyBillows

— Adopting a 'Search Everywhere®' Mindset

"Deviation took a thoughtful approach to search, connecting social discovery with optimised landing pages. The campaign aligns with how discovery happens across multiple platforms today, using a clear, coherent strategy that produced notable growth in both visibility and revenue."

MOST INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGN (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Follo & CROP (Nonpaints.com)

— From Keywords to Formats: A Holistic Search & Discovery Engine for Pan-European Growth

"This campaign is a standout winner for its exceptional technical handling of a vast, multilingual product catalogue of over 20,000 SKUs. The judges were particularly impressed by the automated topic clustering and a sophisticated data-led content strategy that allowed the agency to maintain SEO excellence at an immense scale. By leveraging advanced AI workflows to capture visibility within AI Overviews, the strategy is perfectly aligned with the next generation of search."

MOST INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGN (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

JudeLuxe & UK Soccer Shop

— From Chaos to Control Across 6.43M SKUs

"JudeLuxe executed a full system rebuild, replacing incremental optimisation with a POAS-led framework that reshaped how performance is measured and managed. Complex feed engineering and clear challenge handling at scale drove outstanding results, with net profit increasing significantly."

MOST INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGN (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

INTREN & Aquaworld Resort – The Overbooking Gambit: How a Counter

— Intuitive PPC Strategy Turned Crisis into Record Revenue

"Intren showed exceptional strategic ambition, using PPC to shape business outcomes rather than react to demand. Agile execution and creative problem-solving drove strong credible results and established this as a truly innovative campaign."

BEST SEO CAMPAIGN: SMALL

Winner 2026

Cedarwood Digital & Patient Claim Line

— Showcasing Agility To Deliver Results In A Fast-Evolving Market

"A well-executed SEO campaign that delivered strong, clearly evidenced results even in a challenging market. Solid improvements across traffic, rankings, and conversions, with particularly impressive growth in leads despite external pressures. The focus on user psychology, YMYL considerations, and post-click CRO is a standout strength, showing a mature understanding of modern search beyond rankings alone. A strong, practical, and well-rounded entry that demonstrates consistent overperformance under constraints."

Silver 2026

Elephate & VOX

— Extreme Makeover of Organic Presence

"A well-focused and strategically disciplined SEO campaign that avoids overreach in favour of clear prioritisation and execution. Strong technical foundations combined with scalable content improvements delivered comprehensive gains across visibility, traffic, and revenue. The migration recovery and structured approach are notable strengths, alongside a sophisticated understanding of audience psychology and segmentation. Excellent results in a competitive market, supported by strong client collaboration and clear commercial impact."

BEST SEO CAMPAIGN: LARGE

Winner 2026

Digitaloft & Wander

— Getting Wander Found in the Searches that Shape Booking Decisions

"This campaign is a standout example of SEO being used as a high-performance commercial engine. By establishing a direct and verifiable alignment between SEO activity and critical business KPIs like revenue and bookings, the agency delivered truly phenomenal commercial results, including a highly impressive ROI. The judges praised the strategic discipline shown in transitioning from manual to scalable content production, all while being supported by strong audience definitions and real customer data"

Silver 2026

Digitaloft & Opera Beds

— Using SEO To Sell (Many) More Adjustable Beds

"This campaign is distinguished by its audience insight, pivoting the strategy to focus on caregivers rather than end-users. This nuanced understanding of the customer journey, combined with a sharp focus on high-intent product categories, delivered a powerful commercial impact across traffic, rankings, and revenue. The judges highly commended the smart, data-led prioritization of high-value category pages and the seamless alignment between on-site improvements and digital PR outreach. Furthermore, the agency’s agile response to Google Core Updates demonstrated high-level strategic maturity, ensuring the campaign remained resilient and consistently outperformed expectations in a challenging landscape."

BEST PPC CAMPAIGN: SMALL

Winner 2026

Evoluted & Outside

— Built for the Outdoors. Engineered for Growth.

"Evoluted turned commercial constraint into competitive advantage, repositioning the brand around expertise and curation rather than chasing discounts was a masterstroke of strategic thinking. Rigorous margin management, authentic evidence, and precise execution under real pressure delivered results that speak for themselves."

Silver 2026

Somebody Digital & Okta

— Driving Global Identity Revenue

"Somebody Digital delivered a masterclass in B2B PPC, combining genuine strategic innovation with exceptional problem-solving under pressure.Integrating Salesforce data for true revenue-based optimisation moved this campaign well beyond standard best practice."

BEST PPC CAMPAIGN: LARGE

Winner 2026

Precis & NetOnNet

— The PoAS Revolution: Bridging the Digital-to-Physical Gap

"Precis solved one of PPC's most persistent challenges, the disconnect between online signals and offline commercial reality with genuine innovation. Feeding cost-of-goods data into smart bidding to optimise for true profit rather than revenue alone reflects a level of economic sophistication that is rare and impressive."

Silver 2026

Carat powered by dentsu Performance & IKEA

— Transitioning from OMNI bidding to an online-first omnichannel growth model

"This is PPC thinking at its most rigorous and most courageous. Rather than defaulting to platform conventions or MMM orthodoxy, the team built a proper experimental framework from the ground up, proving incrementality on their own terms and with genuine scientific credibility."

BEST PAN EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN: SMALL

Winner 2026

UpShift (part of the Evolved Group) & BYD

— From Invisible to EV Industry Challenger

"This campaign is a celebration of audience-first SEO and high-stakes logistical coordination. Managing 89 sites across major European markets (DE, FR, IT, ES, and UK) is a significant feat, but the technical execution is what truly set this entry apart. By resolving complex issues, the agency turned a technical "leak" into a massive growth engine. By connecting technical cleanup directly to the client’s bottom-line KPI, this entry sets a superior benchmark for Pan-European search strategy."

BEST PAN EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN: LARGE

Winner 2026

Re:signal & ASICS

— Lacing Up for the Long Run

"Re:signal delivered a masterclass in holistic SEO thinking. The decision to collaborate with professional coaches and therapists on content creation was particularly stand out. In an era where AI-generated content is everywhere, that commitment to genuine human expertise and authentic localisation through native speakers shows real integrity and strategic foresight."

Silver 2026

Peak Ace & Yours Clothing

— Turning intent into confidence

"Peak Ace demonstrated something rarer than exceptional results, exceptional self-awareness. Goals that were ambitious but grounded in genuine capability, met with precision rather than inflated by circumstance, speak to a team that truly understands its craft."

BEST USE OF CONTENT MARKETING: SMALL

Winner 2026

Deviation & BullyBillows

— Adopting a 'Search Everywhere®' Mindset

"A highly commercially impactful campaign delivering exceptional results. The strategy demonstrates clear foresight into the “democratisation of search,” successfully adapting to shifting discovery behaviours across TikTok and YouTube. Strong operational execution at scale underpins the performance, while overall ROI and revenue growth are outstanding. A well-executed, modern organic strategy with clear commercial strength and cross-platform relevance."

Silver 2026

Search Engine Results & Longfonds

— Restoring symptom search visibility to drive trust and donations

"A highly coherent and purpose-driven campaign with a clear and meaningful mission at its core: helping users access trusted health guidance. The strategy is tightly aligned across objectives, audience insight, execution, and outcomes, with exceptional efficiency demonstrated in both time and budget. Strong technical execution using Python automation enhances scalability, while the empathetic, real-world focus adds real user value. The clear link between organic visibility and a significant uplift in donation revenue further strengthens the commercial and societal impact."

BEST USE OF CONTENT MARKETING: LARGE

Winner 2026

Salience

— Riviera Travel- Cruising to the Top

"This campaign is an exceptionally strong commercial entry that perfectly bridges the gap between technical SEO and bottom-line revenue. The strategy of resolving internal keyword cannibalisation between destination and tour pages was a masterstroke, acting as the catalyst for the massive revenue result that exceeded the initial target. The judges were also highly impressed by the efficiency of the Digital PR execution, which consistently secured top-tier coverage."

Silver 2026

Core Optimisation & WaterWipes

— Building Trust Through Topic Ownership

"This entry serves as a brilliant example of an empathy-driven search strategy executed on a modest budget. By recognizing that parents at 4 am are searching for reassurance rather than a specific product, the agency transformed a technical recovery project into a trust-building content ecosystem. The judges praised the outstanding persona insights and the strategic decision to lead with educational, human-centric content."

BEST USE OF PR IN A SEARCH CAMPAIGN: SMALL

Winner 2026

Boundless Digital, Lequal & Avis

— Connecting Families During Festive Season Through PR-Led Search

Silver 2026

SEOMG! & Agincare

— The Later Life Happiness Index

BEST USE OF PR IN A SEARCH CAMPAIGN: LARGE

Winner 2026

Impression & The Cornish Company

— Scone Viral: Disrupting the UK’s Christmas Dinner

"This campaign integrated deep consumer insight with high-impact creative execution. What set this entry apart was the rigorous use of hard business data to validate the creative. By utilising incrementality testing and tracking conversion rates, the agency proved that PR can deliver value far beyond traditional link acquisition, showing a direct correlation to verifiable sales. Achieving this level of engagement and commercial impact on a modest budget demonstrates exceptional efficiency and understanding of how to align PR with the bottom-line objectives of a search campaign."

BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN A SEARCH CAMPAIGN: SMALL

Winner 2026

Deviation & BullyBillows

— Adopting a 'Search Everywhere®' Mindset

"Deviation impressed with the 'Search Everywhere' strategy that followed was not a buzzword but a genuinely differentiated approach, grounded in rigorous audience research and brought to life through creator-led discovery, ambassador briefs, and execution that was as scalable as it was platform-native."

BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN A SEARCH CAMPAIGN: LARGE

Winner 2026

Wolfgang Digital & Intersport Elverys

— Stretch That Target To Outperform The Market

"Wolfgang Digital exemplifies what it looks like when a agency transcends its remit and becomes a true strategic business partner, a transformation they earned through the quality of their thinking and the ambition of their execution."

Silver 2026

Follo & CROP (Nonpaints.com)

— From Keywords to Formats: A Holistic Search & Discovery Engine for Pan-European Growth

"Follo built a campaign that reflects how search actually works today, shifting from keyword-based thinking to a format-first, data-driven strategy that places them at the genuine frontier of the discipline."

BEST USE OF DATA (SEO): SMALL

Winner 2026

Boundless Digital & Suitsupply

— Turning SEO Data Into an Automated Growth System

"Boundless Digital built something genuinely impressive with an automated data transformation model that is as elegantly visualised as it is technically ambitious, making complex workflow integration not just understandable, but compelling."

BEST USE OF DATA (SEO): LARGE

Winner 2026

Follo & CROP (Nonpaints.com)

— From Keywords to Formats: A Holistic Search & Discovery Engine for Pan-European Growth

"A highly sophisticated and category-defining submission that pushes SEO into a true data science discipline. The FolloEngine platform is a standout innovation, combining SERP, AI, social, and shopping data to dynamically determine optimal formats and channels at scale. Strong AIO performance, including a leading citation share, further underlines its forward-looking approach to search visibility and automation-led strategy."

BEST USE OF DATA (PPC): SMALL

Winner 2026

Ceedr & Hertz Iceland

— Step Back to Fly

"This entry that demonstrates how data can drive real business decisions rather than just campaign optimizations. By shifting from standard platform metrics to profitability-based decision-making, the agency showed impressive strategic maturity and confidence. With strong results that successfully captured new demand, this submission serves as an example of how small agencies can use data to deliver significant commercial impact and clear, well-justified financial growth."

Silver 2026

Somebody Digital & Appriss Retail

— A Data-Driven Masterclass in Enterprise Targeting

"A masterclass in navigating a niche B2B market through a mature, technically strong approach to data. The judges were impressed by the integration of the MarTech stack and the implementation of a predictive lead-scoring model, which successfully transformed a small addressable market into a scalable revenue opportunity. With well-defined personas and excellent use of quantifiable metrics, this entry showed a consistent, data-driven strategy that delivered standout commercial impact and exceptional investment efficiency."

BEST USE OF DATA (PPC): LARGE

Winner 2026

Refyne Agency & BESTSELLER

— The causally-proven predictive profit framework for Global PPC

"An outstanding, category-leading example of data utilisation that combines scientific research with real-world scale. By using Meta’s GeoLift framework to achieve statistical confidence, the agency moved brilliantly from correlation to causation. The submission's focus on a cookieless, server-side architecture and its well-quantified financial impact makes this entrant a deserving winner."

Silver 2026

Carat powered by dentsu Performance & IKEA

— Transitioning from OMNI bidding to an online-first omnichannel growth model

"An outstanding and highly sophisticated entry that moves beyond automated bidding to reclaim strategic control. By using a GeoX framework and prioritising incrementality over platform metrics, Dentsu demonstrated causal validation and challenged industry norms. This rigorous, evidence-based approach delivered exceptional commercial impact and corrected structural inefficiencies, all without increasing the budget."

BEST USE OF AI IN SEARCH

Winner 2026

Boundless Digital & Suitsupply

— AI Driven Programmatic SEO at Global Scale

"Boundless Digital built something genuinely impressive, a sophisticated AI-driven SEO operation where data integration, prioritisation modelling, and multi-agent execution combine to create real commercial impact. The scoring model in particular stands out as smart, structured thinking applied at serious scale."

Silver 2026

Follo & CROP (Nonpaints.com)

— From Keywords to Formats: A Holistic Search & Discovery Engine for Pan-European Growth

"Follo applied a sophisticated, data-driven approach across multiple search surfaces, combining automation, semantic insights, and cross-channel strategy. The campaign was forward-thinking, strategically broad, and demonstrated how AI can be harnessed to enhance discovery and commercial performance."

BEST USE OF AI IN PPC

Winner 2026

Refyne Agency & BESTSELLER

— An AI-Powered predictive profit engine with real-time machine learning for global PPC

"A highly sophisticated and commercially meaningful solution to a critical fashion retail problem, directly addressing returns and profitability at the bidding level. The technical architecture is impressive, spanning modern cloud and ML infrastructure, and demonstrates strong operational depth. Particularly strong is the focus on causal validation, model diagnostics, and financial impact metrics such as profit, ROAS, and CPA, rather than surface-level performance indicators."

Silver 2026

Clean Digital & Dobbies Garden Centres

— AI Weather Based Bidding

"A strong, commercially grounded use of AI. The objectives are well defined, with an ambitious ROI target and scalable multi-location application, supported by thoughtful use of diverse data sources. The adaptive strategy and shift to relative weather modelling show clear analytical maturity, while the integration of AI into both bidding and messaging demonstrates meaningful use beyond automation for its own sake. Strong implementation, clear problem-solving, and well-evidenced results make this a well-executed and impactful campaign."

BEST USE OF AI IN CONTENT

Winner 2026

SIDN & Iberdrola

— Multimodal AI Content Strategy for Generative Visibility

"SIDN built this campaign on a genuinely forward-thinking premise: that the future of search visibility lies not in keywords, but in entities. That mindset shift shaped everything, from strategy to execution and positioned the brand for how search actually works today, not how it worked five years ago."

BEST AI SEARCH OPTIMISATION CAMPAIGN

Winner 2026

Boundless Digital & Suitsupply

— Owning LLM Visibility, From Search to the OpenAI Global Demos

"A smart and commercially grounded campaign that clearly demonstrates the real impact of LLM-driven strategies. Generating impressive revenue from LLM journeys is a standout achievement, backed by strong tracking and measurable AI visibility gains. Simple, focused, and effective in execution, this is an innovative and well-structured submission that delivers impressive results without unnecessary complexity."

Silver 2026

Follo & CROP (Nonpaints.com)

— From Keywords to Formats: A Holistic Search & Discovery Engine for Pan-European Growth

"A highly structured and forward-thinking campaign that clearly reframes SEO as a scalable, multi-format system. The “Engineering over Content” approach and proprietary FolloEngine methodology stand out as strong innovations, particularly in how search data is systematically translated into actionable insights. The scale of execution helps establish a credible link between activity and results. Strong commercial outcomes across revenue, LLM citation share, and SERP formats make this a compelling and well-executed multi-market campaign."

BEST USE OF AI FOR DATA

Winner 2026

Precis & NA-KD

— Re-building a global SEM strategy with AI and Attribution

"A strong and well-executed submission demonstrating clear commercial impact through advanced attribution and intelligent channel shift from paid to organic. The reduction in cost of sales while maintaining revenue is particularly impressive, supported by strong causal analysis showing no loss in traffic. Clear implementation structure and thoughtful post-analysis reinforce credibility."

BEST AI SEARCH SOFTWARE SOLUTION

Winner 2026

OtterlyAI

— AI Search Monitoring and Optimization Platform

"A standout, forward-thinking solution that directly addresses the critical "black box" of AI Search. By introducing the innovative concept of Agent Analytics, the platform acknowledges that generative responses are fluid and persona-driven, successfully bridging the gap between traditional visibility and modern AI influence. The judges were particularly impressed by the tool's operational depth, specifically the automated channel categorisation and the ability to track specific citations across diverse LLM outputs."

Silver 2026

MediaVision & Metis

"Metis is a sophisticated solution to the "execution gap" in large-scale retail SEO. By automating page creation and product content generation, the platform effectively removes traditional technical and creative bottlenecks like developer queues and thin content. The judges were particularly impressed by the architecturally coherent integration of weekly demand intelligence, which identifies trends up to four times faster than standard monthly tools."

BEST SOFTWARE INNOVATION

Winner 2026

Adthena’s AI Overview Dashboard

— Protecting performance in the AI era

"A timely and impressive market entry, achieving 50% customer adoption within two months, a strong signal that this solution landed with the right audience at the right moment. A credible, market-first response to the challenges of the AI Overviews era, addressing a genuine gap with clarity and purpose. Strong initial uptake from notable brands further validates both the product and its positioning."

BEST PPC MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SUITE

Winner 2026

TrueClicks

— PPC Management & AI Assistant Platform

"A practical and user-focused innovations the software directly addresses the day-to-day workflow of PPC professionals. The platform stands out for its conversational AI assistant that operates on live campaign data, creating a highly actionable and efficient balance between automation and human decision-making. The judges particularly appreciated the accessibility of their "forever free" plan for smaller spends and the strong integration with collaboration tools for real-time alerts."

Silver 2026

Profitperclick.ai

— Redefining the meaning of PPC, from Pay Per Click, to Profit Per Click.

"Distinguished by an advanced approach to predictive modelling and cascading impact analysis, the judges were impressed by the shift toward profit-based optimization, prioritising incremental revenue over surface-level metrics. The platform demonstrates a sophisticated balance between AI automation and human strategic oversight, supported by a performance-based pricing model that perfectly aligns incentives with client outcomes."

BEST SEARCH SOFTWARE TOOL

Winner 2026

Adthena’s AI Overview Dashboard

— Protecting performance in the AI era

"A highly innovative and timely solution addressing a major industry challenge around AI Overviews and their impact on paid visibility. The clear enterprise focus and ability to quantify effects on CTR, CPC, citations, and positioning sets this apart as a genuinely differentiated capability. Strong early adoption and a significant pipeline demonstrate clear commercial traction and product-market fit. The addition of actionable features such as sentiment analysis and citation gap tracking further strengthens its value as a decision-making tool."

Silver 2026

TrueClicks

— PPC Management & AI Assistant Platform

"A well-defined and highly practical solution for managing complex PPC account portfolios at scale. The platform clearly addresses a real operational pain point, with a strong feature set spanning AI-driven reporting, automated alerts, and cross-channel optimisation. The AI Assistant and All Accounts Dashboard stand out for delivering meaningful efficiency gains, supported by clear evidence of time savings and user value. Overall, a strong, usability-focused tool with demonstrable real-world ROI and clear operational impact."

EMERGING TALENT AWARD

Winner 2026

Jitse van Rijn

— Semwerkt

"Jitse van Rijn has progressed at remarkable speed, combining technical skill, innovation, and early leadership to deliver significant commercial impact. Automation, scripting, and strategic campaign delivery showcase both capability and ambition, marking Jitse as a standout emerging talent in PPC."

BEST IN-HOUSE TEAM

Winner 2026

Sage

— Global SEO Team

"Sage has built an exceptional in-house SEO operation, delivering measurable commercial impact at scale with a small, highly effective team. Revenue-focused strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and replicable global frameworks showcase both operational excellence and strong team culture."

BEST LLM ADOPTION & INTEGRATION BY AN AGENCY/IN-HOUSE TEAM

Winner 2026

Hallam

"Hallam demonstrated strong strategic clarity and thought leadership, moving decisively beyond standard AI adoption into proprietary, scalable frameworks. The total search visibility approach across multiple platforms, combined with robust tooling and confident execution, marks this as impressive and forward-thinking work."

BEST START-UP AGENCY (LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD)

Winner 2026

Deviation | The Search Everywhere® Agency

"Deviation is a highly differentiated start-up agency, combining clear strategic thinking with disciplined execution. A strong philosophy underpins client work, supported by integrated search strategies across platforms and emerging channels. Early commercial success and consistent client retention demonstrate both capability and sustainable growth."

BEST SMALL SEO AGENCY

Winner 2026

Deviation | The Search Everywhere® Agency

"This agency has made a remarkable impact in a short time, defined by its highly distinctive Search Everywhere® proposition. By confidently integrating SEO, social search, AI/LLM visibility, and digital PR, they have carved out a clear identity that moves well beyond traditional search boundaries. This agency is not just participating in the market; they are setting a new standard for what a small, agile SEO shop can achieve."

BEST LARGE SEO AGENCY

Winner 2026

Reboot Online

"This agency is technical pioneer, leading through genuine curiosity and industry-leading experimentation. The judges were impressed by the agency's commitment to testing the boundaries of LLMs and then transparently sharing those findings with the wider community. This is an agency that isn't just reacting to the future of search, they are actively building it."

BEST SMALL PPC AGENCY

Winner 2026

JudeLuxe

"A commercially strong and well-structured entry showing clear strategic maturity for the agency. The focus on decision metrics over vanity metrics demonstrates real depth, supported by strong results in revenue, retention, and team stability."

Silver 2026

Cedarwood Digital

"A well-rounded and commercially transparent agency, strengthened by exceptional data clarity. The linkage of specific outcomes, directly to bottom-line impact, is particularly compelling. Strong client results, solid revenue growth, and positive culture and sustainability metrics further reinforce a healthy, high-performing business."

BEST LARGE PPC AGENCY

Winner 2026

Wolfgang Digital

— PPC Team

"A candid and credible turnaround story that balances commercial recovery with cultural improvement. Strong gains in staff retention and client KPI performance demonstrate meaningful operational progress, supported by a willingness to challenge legacy structures and improve delivery quality. The audience-led strategy and testing approach show solid PPC thinking, while employee ownership initiatives add important cultural depth."

BEST SMALL INTEGRATED SEARCH AGENCY

Winner 2026

Cedarwood Digital

"Cedarwood Digital combines strong commercial growth with integrated search expertise and a clear commitment to team and community. Advanced SEO, PPC, and PR strategies drive measurable client success, while mentoring and industry engagement demonstrate meaningful contribution and leadership."

Silver 2026

Grow Up Digital

"Grow Up Digital shows a thoughtful and commercially focused approach, turning economic search principles into practical, scalable outcomes. The balance between revenue growth, client impact, and talent development highlights a mature operational framework, with clear evidence of disciplined, measurable, and business-oriented execution."

BEST LARGE INTEGRATED SEARCH AGENCY

Winner 2026

Eskimoz

"This Agency represents everything a large-scale integrated agency should be, effortlessly bridging the gap between technical search execution and high-level business strategy. The judges were particularly impressed by the agency’s early and successful adoption of GEO a move underpinned by technical creativity. This agency shows an exemplary commitment to the wider search community through proactive industry education. A 95% staff retention rate speaks volumes about their internal culture and professional management."

Silver 2026

Propellernet

"This agency is an excellent example of integrated search in practice, demonstrating a deep commitment to both professional excellence and planetary impact. Propellernet proves that SEO, Digital PR, and Paid Media can work in total harmony to drive both high-level awareness and bottom-line performance. The judges admired the agency's creative approach to sustainability, noting that their unique initiatives move beyond corporate social responsibility into genuine, lived innovation."