The Media Leader Awards in partnership with M&M Global 

The leaders shaping media now have an even bigger stage.

The Media Leader’s flagship awards programme has joined forces with the 37-year-old M&M Global Awards, putting senior and emerging talent from across the industry in front of a global audience.  

For the people who lead agencies, media owners, brands and technology businesses, this means more visibility, more reach and recognition that carries weight internationally. 

The five categories open for entry are: 

  • Media Agency Leader of the Year 
  • Media Owner Leader of the Year 
  • Brand/Advertiser Leader of the Year 
  • Adtech Leader of the Year 
  • Future Media Leader of the Year 

Explore the entry criteria and submit your nomination. 

Pictures from previous Media Leader Summit where the awards where hosted and given out as part of a gathering of industry leaders

Key Dates for 2026 entries

ENTRIES OPEN

2 April

SHORTLIST

13 August

AWARDS

1 October

GRAND PRIX

4 November