We have brilliant news to share. Judges have shortlisted Norfolk Events in the Excellence in Innovation category at the 2026 East Anglian Marketing Awards.
This is a huge moment for us. In just over a year, Norfolk Events has grown into the county’s go-to platform for finding things to do. Now, judges have recognised us alongside some of the region’s most innovative brands and agencies.
What is the Excellence in Innovation award?
Unmatched sponsors this category. It rewards fresh thinking, bold ideas, and creative risks that push marketing forward. In short, judges look for innovation in strategy, execution, or technology, that challenges convention and sets new standards.
That’s exactly what we set out to do when we built Norfolk Events. We wanted a free, county-wide platform that makes it simple for people to find events, and just as simple for organisers to promote them.
Why this recognition matters
Norfolk Events started as a simple idea. Norfolk has an incredible calendar of events, but no single place brought it all together, until now. In our first year, we grew the platform to thousands of monthly users. We connected local families, visitors, and event organisers right across the county, and we never charged a penny to list an event.
So, this shortlisting confirms something we’ve believed from day one: a genuinely useful, free-to-use platform can compete with much bigger, better-funded competitors. It can even outshine them.
What happens next?
The shortlist is only the first stage. Next, judges will score every entry against the category criteria. The top three highest-scoring entries will then progress to become finalists.
Here are the key dates:
- 5th August 2026 — Finalists announced
- 11th September 2026 — Winners revealed at the Celebration Event
We’ll share updates as we move through the judging process, so watch this space. Wish us luck!
Thank you to our community
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Norfolk Events this past year. That means our followers, our event partners, our advertisers, and everyone who has shared, listed, or simply used the platform to find their next day out. Ultimately, this recognition belongs to all of you as much as it does to us.
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