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London, UK – December 2025 Nominations are officially open for the Digital Job Advertising Excellence Awards (DJAx) 2026, the only awards programme dedicated exclusively to celebrating innovation, impact, and achievement in digital job advertising.
Now in their third year, the DJAx Awards return with an expanded judging panel, refined categories, and a mission to spotlight the companies driving excellence across the global job advertising ecosystem.
Recognising the Best in Digital Job Advertising
The DJAx Awards shine a light on organisations making significant contributions to the evolution of digital recruitment advertising, from standout campaigns and product innovation to exceptional service delivery and positive social impact.
Who can enter
Entries are open to job boards, programmatic platforms, recruitment technology providers, and industry suppliers across a wide range of categories.
Why Enter the DJAx Awards
The DJAx Awards are more than a trophy. They provide organisations with:
• Industry-wide recognition
• Extensive promotional coverage across social media, press, and partner networks
• Live post-event interviews for winners, showcasing their achievements
• A platform to celebrate the work, teams, and innovations shaping the future of job advertising
The awards remain free to enter, accessible globally, and centered on celebrating collective progress across the sector.
Categories
Each category offers subcategories to reflect the breadth of the industry, covering Generalist Job Advertisers, Niche Job Advertisers, Established Platforms, Start-ups, and Suppliers. Find a full list of categories here – https://jobboardsconnect.com/djax-awards-2026/
A Judging Panel of Industry Leaders
The 2026 Awards are assessed by a panel of respected industry experts, each bringing deep insight into innovation, talent attraction, recruitment media, and digital advertising. Meet the judges here – https://jobboardsconnect.com/djax-awards-judges/.
Judges will independently evaluate submissions based on transparent, criteria-driven scoring, ensuring fairness and clarity throughout the process.
Key Dates
• Entries close: 26 January 2026
• Judging period: February 2026
• Shortlist announcement: March 2026
• Awards Evening: 14 May 2026, London
The 2026 ceremony will bring together industry leaders, innovators, job boards, suppliers, and partners for an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition.
How to Enter
Organisations can submit their entries via the official DJAx Awards website. Entries can be submitted into multiple categories where relevant.
Enter now: https://djaxawards.awardstage.com/
