EVCOM London Live Awards
The EVCOM London Live Awards takes place annually each November, bringing the best of the corporate and brand events and experiences industry together to celebrate excellence across our industry.
The EVCOM London Live Awards showcases outstanding achievement in the design and execution of live events and experiences by agencies and freelancers internationally. We look to reward the most progressive and creative agencies and creatives working in the professional discipline today.
This year we are really excited to introduce a whole new range of categories that celebrate agency culture and agency initiatives. Agencies don’t always have control over the events that they work on, and whether they can get client permission to enter them. What they do have control of is how they treat their staff, build their culture and champion diversity and inclusion. Agencies are making really exciting strides in these areas and we thought it was time they were rewarded for the work they are doing to support the growth of their agencies and the wellbeing of their staff. Take a look at our full list of categories below.
Shortlisted finalists and their guests are invited to attend the EVCOM London Live Awards ceremony in November, where the winners are announced and their films screened for everyone to enjoy.
Projects, initiatives and events published/ delivered after the 1st May 2024 up until the 2nd July 2024, are eligible for entry. Anything within that year span is eligible for entry.
Entry Costs
Freelancer: £125 (+VAT)
Member: £199 (+VAT)
Non-Member: £275 (+VAT)
Early bird freelancer: £100 (+VAT)
Early bird member: £175 (+VAT)
Early bird non-member: £250 (+VAT)
The ‘Agency of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star Agency of the Year’ categories are FREE to enter for members and non-members.
Early bird rates will be available from 23rd May – 6th June so do make the most of them! And remember, you can make changes to your entry up until the entry deadline. So even if you haven’t quite finished answering the entry questions, you can still get the early bird discount!
You can take a look at our 2024 Guide to Entry, which includes details of the entry process and FAQs here.
In 2023, the event was held in the Grand Hall of Goodenough College and was a night of candlelit celebration! Read out writeup of the evening, including a full list of winners, here. Enjoy photos from the evening here.
Should you be interested in sponsoring an award category at the EVCOM London Film Awards please get in touch with Natasha Martin
For any other queries please contact coordinator@evcom.org.uk
Key Dates
28th November 2024: EVCOM London Live and Film Awards Ceremony
CATEGORIES
Every year we celebrate the best of the best across a whole range of categories that measure creativity, effectiveness and impact. You can find the 2023 categories below.
All categories are open to in person and hybrid events. There is also a dedicated category for virtual events.
Event Awards
COMMUNICATION:
Best Brand Communication Event
Most engaging and relevant brand messaging and communication to an internal or external audience through an event. Judges want to see how you met the brief and event objectives, what in your eyes makes this a stand-out event as well as evidence of what it did for the brand and how you measured its success.
NEW 2025 Best Experiential Event
In recognition of events that immerse attendees in unique, memorable, and engaging experiences that go beyond traditional formats, fostering deeper connections and leaving a lasting impact.
NEW 2025 Best Storytelling in Social Media
In recognition of the most creative and impactful use of social media platforms to narrate the story of an event, engage attendees (both present and virtual), and extend the event’s reach and impact beyond its physical duration. This involves crafting compelling narratives before, during, and after the event using various social media features and content formats to build anticipation, share key moments, and foster a sense of community.
NEW 2025 Best Influencer Collaboration
This award honours the most creative and impactful use of social media to narrate an event’s journey, engage audiences, and extend its reach. This involves crafting compelling narratives across platforms before, during, and after the event using diverse content to build anticipation, share key moments, and foster community.
EVENTS:
Best B2E (Business to Employee) Event
Most creative and effective design and delivery of an internal event. This could include a training event, an incentive event, AGM’s, CSR campaigns, internal conferences and celebratory events. Entries should clearly show the event objectives and measurement on how they were achieved.
Best B2B (Business to Business) Event
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a business-to-business event. This could include a conference, a product launch, exhibitions and industry thought-leadership events. Entries should clearly show the event objectives and measurement on how they were achieved.
Best B2C (Business to Consumer) Event
Most creative and effective design and delivery of a consumer facing event. This could include a product launch, a brand experience and/or an exhibition. Entries should clearly show the event objectives and measurement on how they were achieved.
NEW 2025 Best Hybrid/ Blended Event
In recognition of outstanding events that seamlessly integrate in-person and virtual components to create a unified and engaging experience for all attendees. This award honours innovative event design, technical execution, and storytelling that connect diverse audiences, foster interaction, and deliver impactful experiences across physical and digital platforms
NEW 2025 Best Virtual Event
This award recognizes virtual events that effectively use digital platforms to create engaging and interactive experiences. Submissions should showcase how the event utilized technology to maintain attendee participation and deliver impactful, memorable experiences in a virtual format. Creativity, innovation, and attendee engagement will be key criteria for evaluation.
NEW 2025 Best Cultural and/or Community Event
This award honours events that celebrate cultural heritage, promote inclusivity, and foster a sense of community. Submissions should demonstrate how the event created meaningful connections among attendees while authentically highlighting cultural or community values.
VENUES & DESTINATIONS
NEW 2025 Best Event Venue or Destination
This award recognises a venue or destination that stands out for its exceptional facilities, top-tier services, and welcoming atmosphere. Submissions should demonstrate how the location contributed to the success of events, enhancing the attendee experience and providing a seamless environment for organizers. Emphasis will be placed on the venue’s ability to support it’s relationship with agencies and clients.
DELIVERY
NEW 2025 Best Experience and Engagement Strategy
In recognition of events that excel in creating memorable and interactive experiences, actively involving attendees and fostering meaningful connections through innovative strategies.
Innovation and Technology Award (includes AI, Events/Engagement Apps)
In recognition of events that demonstrate ground-breaking use of technology, including AI and event/engagement apps, to enhance the attendee experience, streamline operations, or achieve event objectives in novel ways.
NEW 2025 Most Effective Event Design
In recognition of events where the strategic use of physical and/or digital space, layout, and aesthetics significantly enhances the attendee experience, facilitates event objectives, and creates a lasting impact.
NEW 2025 Most Creative Event Delivery
In recognition of events that showcase exceptional originality and ingenuity in their execution, going beyond conventional approaches to create unique, memorable, and impactful experiences for attendees.
Agency & Talent Awards
Agency of the Year Award
In recognition of an established agency who has excelled this year. We want to hear about your company policies around DEI and sustainability. We want to hear about your growth, financially and as a team. We want to hear about whether you’ve broken new ground or been recognised for anything you’ve done this year. We want to hear about what your team and clients think of you.
This category is FREE to enter
Rising Star Award – Talent
In recognition of younger talent who has shone this year. We want to hear about your DEI and sustainability, we want to hear about your growth. We want to hear about whether you’ve broken new ground or been recognised for anything you’ve done this year. We want to hear about what your team and clients think of you.
This category is open to agencies who are less than 10 years old.
This category is FREE to enter.
GRAND PRIX
In recognition of the overall most impressive entry to the EVCOM London Live Awards. From all submitted entries, judges will choose one that stood out above and beyond for this prestigious award.
All entries will be automatically entered into this category at no extra charge.