Conference News is pleased to announce the official shortlist for the CN Agency Awards 2026.
Now in its eighth year, the CN Agency Awards continues to recognise and celebrate excellence across the full-service event agency community, showcasing the innovation, creativity and delivery that define the UK events industry and its international reach.
The CN Agency Awards 2026 will take place on Friday, 20 March 2026 at The Brewery, London, bringing together agencies, suppliers and industry leaders for an afternoon of celebration and recognition.
Max Agostini, chief communications officer at Mash Media, said: “Each year, the CN Agency Awards shortlist highlights the depth of talent, commitment and quality within the agency community, and 2026 is no exception. The shortlisted agencies represent the strength of the sector and the exceptional work being delivered for clients across a wide range of industries.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming all finalists to The Brewery in March as we celebrate their achievements and recognise the agencies setting the standard for excellence over the past year.”
Tickets for the awards ceremony are now on sale, with dedicated rates available for finalists and suppliers. To secure your place at the CN Agency Awards 2026, purchase tickets here.
Core Excellence Awards
Celebrating standout agencies, teams, and individuals representing the best of the UK event industry.
Global Agency of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by ACC Liverpool
- 2Heads
- Bray Leino Events
- DRPG
- emc3
- Emota
- Identity
- Opus Agency
- Total Management Group
Experiential Agency of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by Broadwick
- 2Heads
- Cheerful Twentyfirst
- Emota
- FIRST
- George P. Johnson
- Identity
- Imagination
- Verve The Live Agency
Creative Team of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by Production Resource Group (PRG) UK
- Cheerful Twentyfirst
- Evolve Creative Solutions
- Live Group
- Premier Events
- Stagestruck
- Total Management Group
Employer of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by Live Recruitment
- Bray Leino Events
- Broadsword
- Clownfish Events
- Outsourced Events
- Principal. Global Events
- Sledge
- Sleek Events
- Stagestruck
Incentive Agency of the Year
- Cornucopia Events
- Gary Musick Productions
- Red Blaze
David & Goliath Award
This award is proudly sponsored by b2 Live Events
- KIN London
- Marick
- plannd
- Square Fish Events
- Strive Events Agency
Start-Up Agency of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by Business Design Centre
- Big Global Events
- Made Human
- The Event Strategist
Venue Finder of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by London Stadium
- Arctic Fox Events
- DRPG
- Inntel
- pro-ven
- Reservations 2000
- Search & Source
Event Producer of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by Encore
- Emma Reavley, AOK Events
- Stacey-Rebekka Karlsson, Goho
- Laura Williams, MCI UK
- Natasha Russell, NR Events
- Sam Randall, Opus Agency
- Jade Rushbrooke, Stagestruck
Rising Star Award
This award is proudly sponsored by Excel London
- Rachel Piccolini, Amex GBT
- Erin Hutton, Bray Leino Events
- Darcy Worcester, build the bandwagon
- Ellie Perrett, Clownfish Events
- Sarah McConnell, Davis Experience & Events
- Freya Foster, Principal. Global Events
- Georgia Michaels, Sleek Events
Sector Excellence Awards
Recognising outstanding work delivered across major client and industry sectors.
Event of the Year – Association
This award is proudly sponsored by MCH Group: Messe Basel | Zurich
- Women in Project Management 2025, by ClinkClink
- Positively Nuclear: Women in Nuclear Global Conference 2025, by Marick
- 43rd Annual Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, by MCI
- Gift Card and Voucher Association Conference 2025, by NR Events
- Principals for Responsible Investment in Person 2025, by Rapiergroup
- British Society of Gastroenterology LIVE’25, by TFI Lodestar
Event of the Year – Automotive
- Global Media Drive to launch the Bentley Bentayga Speed, by Goose Live Events
- Farizon CVS ’25, by TFI Lodestar
- Ducati Roadshow 2025, by Woodcote Events
Event of the Year – Culture, Media & Entertainment
This award is proudly sponsored by K4 Group
- The LEGO® Festivals Experience, by 2Heads
- Disney Consumer Products & Lilo & Stitch Crate of Mischief, by 2Heads
- Paradigms 2025, a Frontify experience by AOK Events
- London Pride 2025, by Chameleon Live
- TikTok Shop: A Juneteenth Experience, by emc3
- IBC with Google Cloud, by Brandfuel
Event of the Year – Pharma, Healthcare & Life Sciences
This award is proudly sponsored by Destination Toronto
- Kyowa Kirin International: SPIRIT 2025 All Employee Meeting, by Brands at Work
- AstraZeneca at ASCO 2025, by Emota
- Developing Your Portfolio National Conference, Exhibition and Awards, by Imagine X Global
- Pharmaceutical (confidential), by Ministry of Fish
- BSG LIVE’25, by TFI Lodestar
Event of the Year – Product Launch
This award is proudly sponsored by RAI Amsterdam
- RSNA 2025, by Blondefish
- Stena Futura Ship Launch and Naming Ceremony, by plannd
- Robinhood To Catch a Token, by Total Management Group
- House of Nothing, by We Are Family London
Event of the Year – Professional Services
This award is proudly sponsored by Leading Authorities
- Deloitte Shared Services Conference 2025, by Audience
- Client 2025 UK Partner Meeting, by Brands at Work
- BearingPoint, Be.School, by Eventify
- Insurance Development Forum Summit 2025, by NR Events
- CrowdStrike Fal.Con Europe 2025 by Principal. Global Events
- Swift / Sibos 2025, by Rapiergroup
Event of the Year – Public & Charity
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission: ‘Forever More Tour, by 2Heads
- Google.org Impact Summit: EMEA 2025, by Audience
- Expo 2025 Osaka, by Bray Leino Events
- National Black Police Association Conference 2025, by NR Events
- Motability Scheme Live, by Rapiergroup
- A Night of Icons, by Sledge
Event Purpose & Impact Awards
Recognising outstanding work delivered across major client and industry sectors.
Internal Communications Event of the Year
- Arm 2025 Global Engineering Conference, by Brands at Work
- Nationwide Retail Leader Conference by DRPG
- Dunelm – Building the Home of Homes by MCI UK
- Ocean Infinity / Thrive’25 Summit, by Outsourced Events
- Telefónica Tech Kick Off Conference, by SEVEN
- Audley Travel, by TFI Lodestar
Sustainability Pioneer Award
This award is proudly sponsored by Bella Center Copenhagen
- Brands at Work
- Bray Leino Events
- Emota
- Evolve Events
- Goose Live Events
- Sledge
Event Legacy Award 2026
This award is proudly sponsored by Meetings Industry Association
- Busy Bees Talent Exchange Programme, by Clearwater Events
- OutSystems ONE, by emc3
- Aldgate in Winter Festival, by The Intrepid Collective
Specialist Excellence Awards
Celebrating technical craft, innovation, and specialised delivery within live events.
Immersive Experience of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by First Sight Media
- Netflix’s Funhouse @ Anime 2025, by 2Heads
- The Lost Dimensions, by Bearded Kitten
- Philips at HIMSS 2025, by Blondefish
- VMO2, by build the bandwagon
- Instacart ‘Party like it’s 1999’, by Cheerful Twentyfirst
- Uber Eats Trick or Treat, by Realise
Technical Production Team of the Year
This award is proudly sponsored by Silent Conference & Silent Disco King
- Chameleon Live
- Clownfish Events
- Goho
- Live Group
- Stagestruck
To view the CN Agency Awards 2026 shortlist in full, click here.