Who will steal it this year?

There is no cost to enter the Development Awards.

The Rising Marketing Star, Rising Agency Star and Rising Creative Star categories are by nomination only. If you know someone or work with a Rising Star that you would like to nominate, please email your nomination (up to 200 words) to [email protected] before February 17, 2025.

Candidates will be contacted, asked to complete a questionnaire and if shortlisted, will be invited for interview on May 15, 2025.

Please note we can only accept a maximum of 2 nominations per organisation.

1.1 Star School Award

This award will be presented to the team of pupils that produces the best marketing strategy as part of their business plan for a new product or service developed in line with the YES Business Award involving schools throughout Scotland.

In association with Young Enterprise Scotland.

1.2 Star Marketing Student

Star Marketing Students are nominated by universities and colleges from across Scotland and assessed at an Apprentice Day involving several team tasks as well as individual interviews. The finalists will be invited to the Star Awards Dinner.
All nominated students are rewarded with a full year’s membership with The Marketing Society sponsored by Edrington.

1.3 Aspiring Creative Star

The Aspiring Creative Star Award has been developed to encourage entrants from all backgrounds who may be interested in a career in advertising and the range of creative disciplines in marketing communications.

Interested applicants can download the brief here. The deadline is April 18, 2025.

Entries are submitted on the awards platform here.

The finalists will be invited to the Star Awards Dinner as well as receiving a full year’s membership with The Marketing Society sponsored by Edrington.

The overall winner of the award will be offered a paid placement at Union Direct.

This award is sponsored by Union Direct. 

Rising Stars

Candidates can be of any age but should have less than 7 years’ experience working in the marketing industry. Candidates should be nominated based on their achievements in 2024 and potential to become an inspirational leader.
Nominations should be less than 200 words. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire, and interviews will take place via Zoom on May 15, 2025.

1.4  Rising Agency Star in memory of Jenny Ingram

The following areas will be scored:

• Achievements in 2024 – 40 points
• Experience – 10 points
• Expertise – 10 points
• Ambition – 10 points
• Interview – 30 points

1.5 Rising Creative Star

The following areas will be scored:

• Achievements and projects in 2024 - 30 points
• Portfolio – 20 points
• Experience – 10 points
• Ambition – 10 points
• Interview – 30 points

This award is sponsored by John Doe.

1.6  Rising Marketing Star

The following areas will be scored:

• Achievements in 2023 – 40 points
• Experience – 10 points
• Expertise – 10 points
• Ambition – 10 points
• Interview – 30 points

This award is sponsored by StudioLR.