Champions Speakers Celebrates Double Success by Winning Booking Agency of the Year for the Second Year in a Row

LOUGHBOROUGH, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 /Champions Speakers, which has an office in London, has been named Booking Agency of the Year 2026 at the Agents Association Business Awards 2026, securing the prestigious title for the second consecutive year.

The awards, hosted by the The Entertainment Agents ' Association (TEAA), recognise excellence across the music, keynote speaker and celebrity booking industries.

Held at Athena Leicester, this year 's ceremony brought together more than 300 leading agents, managers and industry professionals for one of the sector 's most significant annual events.

The consecutive win reinforces Champions Speakers ' position as one of the most trusted and high-performing agencies in the UK.

Over the past year, the business has delivered more than 5,000 events across the UK and internationally, spanning keynote speakers, live music bookings and celebrity-led campaigns.

Judged by an independent panel of association members and industry-leading voices, the award recognises the agency 's scale, strategic delivery and consistent performance in a highly competitive global market.

In a further success for the business, Rachel Hilton of Champions Speakers was named Agent of the Year 2026, recognising her outstanding contribution and role in driving continued growth and client success.

Jack Hayes, Director of Champions Speakers, said: "Winning Booking Agency of the Year for a second year running is a fantastic achievement for our team. It reflects the consistency, expertise and commitment that goes into every project we deliver. We are proud to support clients across the UK and internationally, and to see Rachel Hilton recognised as Agent of the Year makes this moment even more significant for the business. "

The Entertainment Agents ' Association continues to serve as the official governing body for the industry, promoting professionalism, transparency and excellence across the sector.

The evening also celebrated wider industry achievements, with Tony Christie receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Guests were entertained by performances from Matt Terry and Twist and Pulse, adding to the atmosphere of the event.

This latest award builds on a sustained track record of recognition for Champions Speakers, reflecting more than two decades of growth, innovation and market leadership.

The agency has been named among the London Stock Exchange Group 's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain and has featured in both the Insider Growth 100 and The Sunday Times Fast Track 100, highlighting its status as one of the UK 's fastest-growing and most dynamic businesses.

Recent accolades also include recognition in the Department for Business and Trade 's Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards, celebrating the company 's international expansion and export success across 66 countries.

Further honours include being named Best Keynote Speaker Bureau 2025 - Europe and inclusion in JP Morgan 's Top 200 Female-Powered Businesses, underlining both commercial strength and a commitment to leadership and diversity.

With more than 20 years in operation, a global client base and thousands of events delivered annually, Champions Speakers continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the talent booking industry.

Hayes added: "This award is incredibly important to us because it reflects the trust our clients place in us every day. We 've worked hard to build an agency that delivers consistently, whether that 's for a single keynote or a global campaign, and that focus hasn 't changed. Winning this award again is a sign that we 're moving in the right direction, but we 're not standing still. We 're continuing to invest in our people, our partnerships and our UK and global reach to make sure we keep raising the standard for what our brilliant clients rightly expect from a booking agency. "

MEDIA CONTACT

Name: Nick Owens
Company: Champions Speakers
Email: nick.owens@magnifypr.co.uk
Website: https://champions-speakers.co.uk/

SOURCE: Champions Speakers

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