Champions Speakers has once again been recognised at the Agents Association Business Awards 2026, securing the title of Booking Agency of the Year for the second year running.
The awards, presented by the The Entertainment Agents’ Association (TEAA), celebrate outstanding achievement across the music, keynote speaking and celebrity booking industries.
Hosted at Athena Leicester, the event brought together more than 300 professionals, including agents, managers and key figures from across the sector.
This back-to-back recognition highlights Champions Speakers’ continued strength and reliability as one of the UK’s leading booking agencies.
In the past year alone, the agency has delivered more than 5,000 events across the UK and internationally, spanning keynote engagements, live performances and celebrity-led marketing campaigns.
The judging panel, made up of independent association members and industry experts, recognised the company’s operational scale, strategic execution and consistent results within a competitive global landscape.
In addition to the company’s success, Rachel Hilton was named Agent of the Year 2026, reflecting her role in driving growth and delivering strong outcomes for clients.
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 The Entertainment Agents’ Association continues to serve as the industry’s official body, championing professionalism and best practice across the sector.
The ceremony also celebrated broader industry contributions, with Tony Christie honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Attendees were entertained by live performances from Matt Terry and Twist and Pulse, adding to the evening’s atmosphere.
This latest recognition builds on a consistent history of accolades for Champions Speakers, reflecting more than 20 years of innovation and growth.
The company has previously been featured in the London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain list and has appeared in the Insider Growth 100 as well as the The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 rankings.
It has also been recognised by the Department for Business and Trade through the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards, highlighting its export achievements across 66 countries.
Additional honours include being named Best Keynote Speaker Bureau 2025 – Europe and inclusion in JP Morgan’s Top 200 Female-Powered Businesses, demonstrating both commercial performance and a commitment to diversity.
With a global client base, more than two decades of experience and thousands of events delivered each year, Champions Speakers continues to lead the way in the booking agency sector.
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.”
