Who Can Enter the Northern Digital Awards? Brands, Agencies, Teams – here’s your answer. 

The digital landscape in the North is buzzing. From the historic streets of Edinburgh to the creative hubs of Manchester and the rising tech scene in Stoke-on-Trent, the North is “competing” with the rest of the country and, unsurprisingly, the world. 

The Northern Digital Awards are back for 2027, and this year, we’re making one thing crystal clear: This is your stage. Historically, we’ve been asked, “Who exactly can enter?” We’ve heard you, and we’ve drawn a line on the map that celebrates the true breadth of our region’s talent.

Who Can Enter?

The Northern Digital Awards are open to:

• Agencies & Teams: Based in, or with a dedicated team located in, the North of the UK (from Stoke-on-Trent upwards) and all of Scotland.
• Brands & Campaigns: Any brand or agency (regardless of their home base) that has executed a campaign specifically targeting the Northern or Scottish regions.

New for 2026: Spotlight on Scotland!

We are incredibly proud to announce the introduction of brand-new categories dedicated to our neighbours to the North. This year, we will be crowning the first-ever:

• Scottish Campaign of the Year
• Scottish Agency of the Year

Scotland’s digital scene is explosive, and it’s time that brilliance had a dedicated space on our podium.

More Than Just “Digital”

While these awards celebrate pixels, code, and conversions, they are really about people. The North is home to an incredible talent pool, nurtured by world-class universities that are churning out the next generation of disruptors and dreamers.

When we celebrate a “Best Website” or “Integrated Campaign,” we are celebrating the graduates, the career-changers, and the innovators who choose to call this region home. The North isn’t just a place on a map somewhere outside of London; it’s a culture of hard work, grit, and unparalleled creativity and home to people with passion and heart.

Why Enter? The Power of the Win

Winning (or even being shortlisted) is a transformative moment for your business and the industry:

1. Attract Top Talent: The best and brightest want to work for award-winning teams. 
2. Client Confidence: It proves to your partners that you don’t just talk the talk. You deliver exceptional results, independently verified by industry experts, that lead in creative thinking and innovation.
3. Industry Elevation: Every entry raises the bar. When we showcase the best of the North, we push the entire digital industry to work smarter, think bigger, and reach further.

Get Involved!

With a huge breadth of categories, from Best Low Budget Campaign to Large Digital Agency of the Year, there is a home for every success story, no matter your size or sector.

The North is shining, the talent is undeniable, the competition is on, and the stage is set. The only question left is: Will you be there to celebrate the region and claim your crown?