PPA Next Gen Awards & Student of the Year Awards: enter now
The PPA Next Gen Awards exist to champion the most exciting rising stars in UK specialist media. We encourage entries and nominations from individuals, across business and consumer media, with diverse talents and backgrounds.
PPA Next Gen Awards
Open to all media professionals born on or after 30 June 1995.
Simply highlight your role, achievements, address the criteria below, and upload your supporting documents.
Judges will be looking for the below so ensure your entry demonstrates:
• How the entrant meets/ exceeds role KPI’s
• Showcase the quality of work produced
• Highlight the individual contribution to overall brand or business strategy
• Provide examples of innovation, creativity, and impact
Entry deadline: Wednesday 9 July
Entry fees:
• PPA Member: £145 + VAT (don't forget to use the code 'PPAMEMBER25' at checkout to unlock half price entry)
• Non-Member: £290 + VAT
PPA Student of the Year
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Each year, as part of the PPA Next Gen Awards, we search for the future creators of our industry, via our Student of the Year initiative. This recognises students who have showcased exceptional work during their studies, and display promise to be the talent of tomorrow.
PPA Undergraduate Student of the Year
Open to all current final-year undergraduate students on PPA accredited courses, as well as recent graduates of these courses (2024).
You'll simply need three pieces of original work (written editorial, audio, video, socials etc) and a 200 word supporting statement from your course leader.
Entry deadline: Wednesday 9 July
Entry fees: There is no cost to enter this category
PPA Postgraduate Student of the Year
Open to all current final-year postgraduate students on PPA accredited courses, as well as recent graduates of these courses (2024).
You'll simply need three pieces of original work (written editorial, audio, video, socials etc) and a 200 word supporting statement from your course leader.
Entry deadline: Wednesday 9 July
Entry fees: There is no cost to enter this category.