CHAIRMAN’S AND CHAMPIONS CATEGORY 

The Chairman’s & Champions Category is sponsored by Suntory Global Spirits


This award is entered by nominations of less than 500 words. Please submit your nomination within the entry form of another category across the programme no later than 23:59 Thursday 12 February 2026.

This award is free to enter, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a questionnaire which our judging panel will use to select the winner.

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Inspirational Agency Leader of the Year

We are looking for individuals who have:

  • A story which is an inspiration to others – 25 points 
  • Demonstrated bravery, original thinking, or outstanding leadership – 25 points 
  • Shown real achievement with their agency – 25 points 
  • Contributed to thought leadership in the industry – 25 points

This award is entered by nominations of less than 500 words. Please submit your nomination within the entry form of another category across the programme no later than 23:59 Thursday 12 February 2026.

This award is free to enter, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a questionnaire which our judging panel will use to select the winner.

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Inspirational Marketing Leader of the Year

We are looking for individuals who have:

  • A story which is an inspiration to others – 25 points
  • Demonstrated bravery, original thinking, or outstanding leadership – 25 points
  • Shown real achievement with their brand or organisation – 25 points
  • Contributed to thought leadership in the industry – 25 points
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The Star Awards Judging Chair will review FTEs from across all categories for this award.

This award is not open for general entry.

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The Star Awards Judging Chair will review entries from SMEs from across all categories for this award. SME Clients must have less than 100 staff and SME Agencies must have less than 10 staff.

This award is not open for general entry.

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Agencies are shortlisted based on the overall performance of their Star Awards entries and will be invited to complete a questionnaire and nominate 2 papers they wish to be considered by the final judging panel.

Shortlisted organisations will be contacted in April.

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Star Agency of the Year

Star Awards performance is scored with 4 points for a Gold, 3 points for a Silver, 2 points for a Bronze and 1 point for a shortlist.

This award is not open for direct entry.

  • The judges will score the following areas:
  • Performance of Star Award papers - 40 points
  • Overall achievements and performance as an organisation – 30 points 
  • Commitment to training and development – 10 points 
  • Employer Brand reputation – 10 points
  • Involvement in and support of the industry – 10 points

Marketing teams are shortlisted based on the overall performance of their Star Awards entries and will be invited to complete a questionnaire and nominate 2 papers they wish to be considered by the final judging panel.

This award is not open for direct entry.

Shortlisted organisations will be contacted in April.

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Star Marketing Team of the Year

Star Awards performance is scored with 4 points for a Gold, 3 points for a Silver, 2 points for a Bronze and 1 point for a shortlist.

This award is not open for direct entry.

The judges will score the following areas:

  • Performance of Star Award papers - 40 points
  • Overall achievements and performance as an organisation – 30 points 
  • Commitment to training and development – 10 points 
  • Employer Brand reputation – 10 points
  • Involvement in and support of the industry – 10 points