UK Dating Awards, shortened to the UKDAs, are annual awards given for excellence in the British dating industry. The UKDAs were first conferred in 2014.Edmunds, Simon “UK Dating Awards Seeks to Bring Industry Together” Global Dating Insights
The nominations in each category are generated by self-entry. Entries are then shortlisted, and winners voted on by a panel of industry experts. Certain categories are voted for in a public vote.Edmunds, Simon “UK Dating Awards Seeks to Bring Industry Together” Global Dating Insights
The Awards are presented at a ceremony at Armoury House in North London.Bye, Samantha “10 things you need to know about the future of dating” Metro They are supported by the Online Dating Association.“Celebrating the UK Dating Awards” Online Dating Association
The Awards were created by Charly Lester, a dating blogger, journalist and former Global Head of Dating for Time Out media group.Edmonds, Lizzie “Michelin stars for the best online dating sites” Evening Standard In 2015 Lester announced the creation of complementary US Dating Awards and European Dating Awards, both of which launched in 2016.
Winners
2016 Best Customer Service - Drawing Down the Moon Matchmaking Online Dating Brand of the Year - The Inner Circle Daters' Favourite Dating Site - Christian Connection Dating App of the Year - Hinge Best New Dating Brand - ooOo Dating Expert of the Year - Jo Hemmings Matchmaking Agency of the Year - Simantov International Upcoming Matchmaker of the Year - Soiree Society NI Dating Writer of the Year - Stella Grey ioSquare Innovation Within the Industry - Good Deed Dating Best Dating-Related Marketing Campaign - TrueView Scamalytics Safer Dating Award - TrueView Best Niche Dating Brand - Christian Connection Best Use of Social Media - Lovestruck.com Matchmaker Academy Best New Dating Individual - Ane Auret Dating Events Brand of the Year - Smudged Lipstick Dating Ink Dating Blogger of the Year - Naomi Lewis Best Commercial Dating Blog - Cupid.com Best Dating TV Show - First Dates Founder's Award - George Kidd
2015 Founder’s Award – For 30 Years Service to the Industry – Mary Balfour, Drawing Down the Moon Edmunds, Simon “Christian Connection & Lovestruck Big Winners at UK Dating Awards” Global Dating Insights Online Dating Brand of the Year – Lovestruck.com Daters’ Favourite Dating Site – Christian Connection Dating Writer of the Year – Daisy Buchanan Dating Expert of the Year – Susan Quilliam Dating Entrepreneur of the Year – Turn Partners Best Newcomer Individual – Tara McDonnell Blogger of the Year – Jordi Sinclair, 30 Something London Best New Dating Site – Bristlr Best New Dating App – Clocked Matchmaking Agency of the Year – Drawing Down the Moon Best Niche Dating Site –Christian Connection Best White Label Dating Site – We Love Dates Dating Events Brand of the Year – The Inner Circle Most Original Dating Event – Playdate Innovation in the Dating Industry – TrueView Safer Dating – Venntro Best Dating-Related Marketing Campaign – Match.com Best Commercial Dating Blog – Toyboy Warehouse Best Customer Service – Guardian Soulmates
2014 Dating Website of the Year – Lovestruck.comEdmunds, Simon “Lovestruck and Guardian Soulmates win top prizes at UK Dating Awards” Global Dating InsightsBrealey, Caroline “A Fantastic Night : The UK Dating Awards 2014” Huffington Post Best Newcomer Dating App – TrueView Daters’ Favourite Dating Site – The Guardian Soulmates Best Religious Dating Site – Christian Connection Dating App of the Year – Lovestruck.com Best Newcomer Dating Website – The Inner Circle Best Niche Dating Site – Muddy Matches Matchmaker of the Year – Caroline Brealey, Mutual Attraction Blogger of the Year – Katy Horwood, All Sweetness and Life Dating Journalist of the Year – Andy Jones Dating Expert of the Year – Jo Hemmings Dating Entrepreneur of the Year – Turn Partners Best New Dating Individual – Saskia Nelson Dating Column of the Year – Tom Craine, Cosmopolitan Dating Blog of the Year – All Sweetness and Life Best New Dating Blog – Urban Social - UrbanSocial Dating TV Show of the Year – First Dates Best Magazine for Dating – Cosmopolitan - Cosmopolitan Best Dating-Related Marketing Campaign – The Guardian Soulmates Safer Dating Award – Scamalytics Best London Dating Event – The Inner Circle Best Speed Dating Event – Date in a Dash Best Food or Drink Event – Table8 Most Original Dating Event – Loveflutter Best Singles Party – Lovestruck.com Founder’s Award – Trailblazer of the Year – tinder
References
Further reading The Herald
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