Indy Awards

The Indy Awards 2026

Celebrating independent excellence.

The EN Indy Awards recognise the organisers, teams, individuals and suppliers driving independence forward across the UK exhibition industry. From bold new entrants to established names shaping the sector, these awards celebrate the achievement, ambition and innovation that independent businesses bring to UK exhibitions.

Join us in early December 2026 in London, as we bring the independent events community together for a night of recognition, celebration and champagne.

Entries open soon.

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Why Partner?

Align your brand with excellence in independent publishing. Sponsoring the Indy Awards puts you in front of the industry's leading publishers, editors and decision-makers, with visibility across the campaign, the ceremony, and beyond.

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FAQs

Q: Who can enter the Indy Awards?

A: Full eligibility details will be published alongside the 2026 categories. Sign up above to be notified as soon as entries open.

Q: Is there a cost to enter?

A: There is no entry fee attached to entries for the Indy Awards.

Q: How are winners judged?

A: Entries are assessed by an independent panel of industry judges against category-specific criteria, published when entries open.

Q: When do entries open?

A: We'll confirm the exact date soon — sign up above to be the first to know.

Q: How can my company sponsor the Indy Awards?

A: Request our sponsorship brochure using the form above