Performer Awards Logo and Golden Head Award
Performer Awards Logo and Golden Head Award

Submit Your Work for Professional Recognition

Performer Awards operates an open submission model, welcoming entries across acting, filmmaking, photography, podcasting, music, comedy and digital media.

All submissions are reviewed through a structured jury process designed to recognise professional standards, creative execution and overall impact.

Submission Fees

Standard Entry £20 per category

Optional Membership

Performer Awards offers an optional membership for those seeking additional value and extended participation.

Membership Benefits

• Up to 5 complimentary category submissions
• Additional entries at a reduced rate
• Structured jury evaluation
• Golden Award Certificates for winners
• Exclusive Performer Awards trophies
• Inclusion eligibility within the Performer Awards Magazine
• IMDb-eligible recognition for acting and filmmaking categories (where applicable)
• Access to the live presentation at Metropolis and online broadcast

Membership is not required to submit, but provides a more comprehensive level of participation within the programme.

Select Your Categories

Members may submit to any relevant categories within the eight core areas:

  • Actors

  • Filmmakers

  • Photographers

  • Influencers

  • Podcasters

  • Musicians

  • Comedians

  • Media (jury recognition only)

How to Submit

  • Select your category or categories

  • Upload or provide links to your work

  • Complete your submission

  • Entries are reviewed by the Performer Awards jury

Submissions should represent your strongest professional work

Evaluation Process

Submissions are reviewed by the Performer Awards jury based on discipline-specific criteria including:

  • Technical skill

  • Creative execution

  • Professional presentation

  • Originality and impact

  • Overall contribution to the work

The evaluation process is designed to recognise genuine achievement rather than popularity.

Recognition

Selected winners receive:

  • Performer Awards Trophy

  • Golden Award Certificate

  • Jury feedback summary

  • Eligibility for inclusion in the Performer Awards Magazine

Acting and filmmaking categories may qualify for IMDb-recognised awards where applicable.

Institutional Recognition

Media awards including:

  • Best Film Festival (Programming & Experience)

  • Best Independent Production Company

  • Best Independent Magazine

are editorial recognitions determined by the Performer Awards board and are not open for submission.