We are very excited to be back with our second Bloom Awards! A prestigious event recognising, honouring and celebrating the wonderful women of the Bloom community, who are making an impact within Bloom and in the marketing and communications industry. These awards recognise achievements, drive and efforts to amplify what Bloom stands for and does across nine categories.

Bloom Awards timeline

  • Entries open: 20th October 2025

  • Entries close: 30th November 2025 (Midnight)

  • Judging process: 1st December 2025 - 4th January 2026 (accounting for regular jobs, festive period engagements and holidays)

  • Shortlist announced: 5th January 2026

  • Winners announced: 22nd January 2026 on the night!

Award Categories

  • Bloom Inspire Award: Recognising the most inspiring Bloomer of the year—someone whose energy, passion, and vision have motivated others to aim higher and do better

  • Bloomin' Driven Award: Awarded to the Bloomer who embodies our values by creating impactful change, inspiring others, and driving positive transformations both within Bloom and beyond

  • Bloomin' Kind Award: Acknowledging the Bloomer who has shown exceptional kindness throughout the year, spreading positivity and compassion across the Bloom community

  • Bloomin' Fun Award:  For the Bloomer who brought the most joy and fun/laughter to member mixers, making every event more enjoyable and memorable

  • Ally Of The Year: Recognising the individual who has been an outstanding ally, consistently supporting and advocating for people in the Bloom community

  • Ambassador Of The Year: Honouring the Bloomer who has worked tirelessly to promote Bloom externally, championing our mission and values to the world

  • Inclusion Group Leader Of The Year: Honouring the Inclusion Group Lead whose efforts have been instrumental in making this year a success for Bloom, championing diversity and inclusion at every step

  • Community Champion: Recognising the Bloomer who has shown most engagement and connection efforts within the Bloom community

  • Bloom Impact Award: Exclusively chosen by President and not open to nominations, this award is for the Bloomer that has created most impact in line with Bloom's mission and strategy this year. Not open to nominations.

Entry criteria

  • All entries must be received by midnight 30th November 2025 to qualify

  • Only Bloom members can be nominated

  • If you are a Bloom member you can self-nominate or nominate a fellow Bloom member. You cannot submit an entry if you are not a Bloom member

  • Reasons for nomination & examples of achievements must only relate to activity this Bloom year 2025/26

  • Reasons for nomination are a strict max 150 words