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Well… what a night that was!

To everyone who entered, judged, sponsored, supported or joined us in Leeds - thank you.
It wouldn’t be HEIST without you.

Every year we say the same thing. And every year you prove us right.

Once again, the work on show was something else. Thoughtful, ambitious, creative - and genuinely making a difference to students and institutions alike.

A huge congratulations to everyone who made the shortlist, and of course to this year’s hugely deserving winners.

 If you’re still reliving the night (we are), you can explore the full winners list and download the winners brochure here (set aside a bit of time - it’s worth it!). 

 We’ll be sharing the official event photos over the next week.

 Until then, take a moment. Be proud.

And hopefully…we’ll see you all again next year, for #HEIST2027

ABOUT THE HEIST AWARDS​

For over 30 years, the phrase ‘Heist Award’ has been synonymous with excellence and innovation in education marketing. Not only are the Heist Awards a time for celebrating the absolute best of our sector, but the awards night itself gives the hardworking marketing teams in higher and further education a chance to let their hair down. And after a show-stopping return in 2023, we're as ready as ever to celebrate the achievements of institutions across the education sector once again. To see the satisfaction of recognition settle in on the faces of overjoyed marketers, and applaud the brave institutions that said ‘yes’ to their bold ideas. 
Catch up on all the highlights from the 2025 awards evening in the video below, produced by Vepple.
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If you haven’t done so already, you can follow us on X & Instagram at @heistawards​ and on LinkedIn at Havas People - Education for the latest news and updates.


​THE HEIST AWARDS
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The proud hosts of the Heist Awards. We’re part of One Havas - the world’s most integrated, collaborative and meaningful communications group. Havas People has been supporting the education sector for over three decades. As a full service specialist agency, our media planning and buying, strategy and insight, digital marketing and social media teams work with our clients to plan and deliver campaigns and projects to support their marketing, student recruitment, internal communications and staff recruitment strategies.