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Welcome to the CN Agency Awards

FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026 | THE BREWERY, LONDON

The CN Agency Awards celebrate the UK’s most influential and prolific event agencies, recognising excellence and achievement over the past 12 months. More than 500 event professionals attend the ceremony each year, making it one of the most anticipated moments in the industry calendar.

The 2026 shortlist is now LIVE! On Friday 20 March 2026, the industry will then come together once again to honour creativity, innovation and outstanding work from leading full-service event agencies.

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Check out the CN Agency Awards 2025 highlights video!

Leroy Brito

Award-Nominated Comedian, Best Headliner at 2025 Chortle Awards

Recently nominated for Best Headliner at the 2025 Chortle Awards and reigning Fathers Race Champion, Leroy has been captivating audiences worldwide for over 15 years.

An accomplished stand-up, he has toured with some of the UK’s biggest comedy names, including Mo Gilligan, Rhod Gilbert and Guz Khan.

On screen, Leroy recently appeared in Netflix’s critically acclaimed global hit Baby Reindeer and served as a judge for the BBC New Comedy Award. As a presenter and voiceover artist, his credits include 6 Nations Sin Bin, Elis James: Football Nation, and the BAFTA-winning documentary Black and Welsh.

As a writer, Leroy has written for the award-winning preschool animation JoJo & Gran Gran, The Weakest Link and the BBC’s Late Night Football Club.

A sought-after awards host and presenter, Leroy has fronted prestigious events such as the Royal Television Society Awards Cymru and People Like Us.

In 2024, Leroy released his debut self-produced stand-up special Live In Cardiff. He also hosts the acclaimed podcast Who’s the GOAT?

The key dates and information...

Awards Ceremony:

Date: Friday, 20 March 2026
Venue: The Brewery, London
Theme & Dress Code: Country & Western

Event Timings:

12.00pm: Guests arrive & networking drinks reception
1.00pm: Call through to be seated
1.15pm: Welcome speeches & Agency Pioneer Award
1.30pm: Lunch served
3.00pm: Lunch concludes
3.15pm: Awards begin
4.30pm: Awards conclude & after party begins
8.00pm: Carriages

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Why attend this event

Winners

Enhanced credibility
Strengthen and position your brand as a leader in the UK agency sector in front of the industry for innovation and excellence.

Networking

Network Build new relationships with top decision-makers and key influencers form the UK events agency sector. Use our platform to engage with a combined community of over 100,000 event professionals.

Celebrations

Celebrate
There’s no better place to honour a fantastic 12 months than with your team at the CN Agency Awards. Enjoy a day of entertainment, celebration and success.

What they said

“It’s going to be a big year for us. The team have worked so hard, and this award is such an endorsement of their dedication and achievements. It’s a brilliant way to start the year — the whole team will be thrilled to be recognised.”

Stagestruck - Grand Prix Award Winner 2025
“It feels fantastic to win — we honestly didn’t expect it. We’re so proud of the culture we’ve built as a fully remote team. In a world full of challenges, being recognised for how we care for our people means everything. We’ll keep making sure everyone feels heard, valued and able to be themselves.”

Broadsword - Employer of the Year 2025
“Every year, this ceremony gets bigger and better, with incredible agencies putting forward amazing work. To come out on top is a real testament to the emc3 team — I couldn’t be prouder.”

emc3 - Tech Event of the Year 2025
“It’s brilliant to be recognised within the industry. The CN Agency Awards bring everyone together to celebrate creativity, innovation and excellence — it’s such a positive opportunity to connect, raise the bar and inspire one another.”

Brands at Work - Creative Team of the Year & Pharma & Healthcare Event of the Year 2025
“It’s amazing to win — I can’t thank the team enough. There were some incredible agencies in our category, so this really motivates us. It’s recognition of our team’s creativity, dedication and the brilliant work we deliver for our clients.”

Smyle - Experiential Agency of the Year 2025
“This award represents the effort of the entire team. We’re proud to be recognised for driving innovation and advancing what events can do. Bringing the community together and showing the collective energy of event organisers is what makes this industry so powerful.”

Live Group - Innovation Award Winner 2025