Outdoor Media Awards 2026
Entries open 22nd January!
The Outdoor Media Awards are returning for the 20th year and it’s time to look back on your most stand out campaigns of 2025.
The awards celebrate creativity, planning, effectiveness and innovation. So, if you've been involved in a campaign that will turn our judges' heads, then make sure you’re ready for when entries open on the 22nd January.
Before then take a note of the key dates, pick the awards you want to enter and be inspired by last year’s winners.
Entries will open in…
2026 Calendar
Entries open 22nd January 2026
Entries close 20th February 2026
Shortlist announcement 7th May 2026
Winners announced 18th June 2026
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Award Catagories
Entering the Outdoor Media Awards gives you the opportunity to gain industry recognition and strengthen your brand’s reputation. The OMAs are recognised by RECMA, which means winning an award will contribute to your RECMA score.
Here’s a sneak peak of our 2026 categories to get those ideas flowing:
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Planning Excellence
- Data and Intelligence Award
- Cross-Format Award
- Cross-Channel Award
- Programmatic Out of Home Award
Creative
- Outstanding poster award
- Tech Innovation Award
- Installation and Experience Award
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Effectiveness
- Brand Building Award
- SME Advertising Award
- New Approach Award
A Platform for Good
- National Social Impact Award
- Community Social Impact Award
The Grand Prix
- 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 BMO’s digital screens.
Judging Panel
Maisie McCabe, award winning UK Editor at Campaign, will be chairing the judging panel for the 4th year in a row.
Stay tuned as the judges will be revealed early next year.
Winners’ case studies
Take a look at last year’s winners and get inspiration for your submission with our winners’ guide.
Highlights from the 2025 party
