The PPA Next Gen Awards recognise the top 30 rising stars under the age of 30, currently working in consumer magazine and business media in the UK.

From dynamic data analysts, events experts, and driven sales executives; to marketing and insight stars, engaging writers, boundary-pushing people professionals, and finance wizards – we look to celebrate the individuals in our industry whose achievements and skills are shaping the future.

We encourage entries and nominations from individuals, across business and consumer media, with diverse talents and backgrounds to share their achievements.

Eligibility: applicants and nominees must have been born on or after 30 June 1994.

Entry deadline Wednesday 17 July.

Winners will be celebrated at an invite-only event on 17 October at the Mondrian London Shoreditch.

As part of the PPA Next Gen Awards, we search for future creators who have showcased exceptional work during their studies and display promise to be the talent of tomorrow.

Eligibility: open to current final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students on PPA accredited courses, as well as recent graduates of these courses (2023). There is no cost to enter the PPA Student of the Year and the entry deadline is Wednesday 17 July.

Find out more about the PPA Next Gen Awards and the PPA Student of the Year, here.