DMA Awards Judging Application

For 45 years, the DMA Awards has recognised the most inspiring and effective work in data and marketing. Every year, it is a commitment to rigour and a stonewall belief in the three pillars: Strategy, Creativity and Results that sets the DMA Awards apart as the most rewardingly hard to win.

DMA Awards Judging 2025 will take place between Thursday 2 October and Tuesday 7 October. With categories being judged in London, Manchester, Bristol and Online.

Judges come together in a groups of ten, led by the Category Chair, to judge a single category that is specific to their knowledge and experience. The judges are given the job of reading, debating, intergating and awarding our winners for each category.

The aim is to have a mixture of people from different backgrounds and industry disciplines in each category to ensure that the judging is truely representative and rigourous. Each year upwards of 800 applications are recieved to become a DMA Judge. So in order to stand the best chance of being chosen please pick all categories relevant to your experience.

Alongside our standard judges, two years ago the Next Gen Judges were introduced, a new type of judge for those aged 30 and under who have had a minimum of three years industry experience. If you are, or you have any rising stars in your business find out more about being a Next Gen Judge here.

DMA Awards Judging is a fantastic experience, giving you the change to get up close to the best work the industry have to offer as well as giving you access to the DMA Awards Judging community to network and make new connections. Read previous judges testimonials here on why you should get involved

If you would like to apply to become a judge, please complete the form below.