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2026 Categories

 

The benchmark for industry excellence. Winning at The Rewards carries weight. This year there is 20 categories to choose from, all designed to reward work that gets it right.


Getting started

Login or register for free to view the category criteria. From there you can enter as many categories you wish and can edit and return to your entries as many times as you like before the final deadline.

 

Entry deadline

There are no entry fees for submissions made by 15 May.
After this, an entry fee of £150 + VAT will be applied until the final deadline of 19 June. Reward 300 members receive 50% off on all nominations.


Need help?

Whether that be support with writing your entries or suggestions on which categories are best fit for you, we’re here to help. Contact our Awards team.


More information

 

Confidentiality

 

All materials will remain confidential to the judges. Winning case studies may be used in post-event materials to promote best practice but permission will be sought from entrants before publishing.

 

 

Terms & Conditions

 

By entering the awards, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy notice.


Need help?

Get in touch with the Reward Strategy Awards team here or call 020 7940 4840 - press 1

 

Ioana Damu

Head of Product & Membership

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Clara Llamas

Awards & Membership Executive

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