Delante Shortlisted for the European Search Awards 2026!

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21 April 2026

Delante Shortlisted for the European Search Awards 2026!d-tags
We are incredibly proud and thrilled to announce that Delante has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year's European Search Awards across two categories: Best Large Integrated Search Agency and Best AI Search Optimization Campaign. This officially places us among the top 7 large search agencies in Europe.

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For our team, it is a fantastic reason to celebrate. For our clients and business partners, it serves as hard proof that our operational processes represent an uncompromising, elite European standard. Furthermore, our consistent presence in these award finals year after year proves that quality at Delante isn’t a one-off stroke of luck; it is a repeatable standard.

Why Does This Nomination Hold So Much Weight?

The European Search Awards is the premier digital marketing competition on the continent, holding the prestigious “Outstanding” accreditation from the Independent Awards Standards Council. For over a decade, it has been the definitive benchmark for industry excellence.

An international jury, comprising dozens of independent experts and executives from some of the world’s largest brands, employs a rigorous, two-stage evaluation process. The judges reject vanity metrics and empty claims. They look for deep strategic thinking, an innovative approach to data, and above all, proven impact on client revenue and business growth. Being named a finalist serves as an external audit confirming that Delante’s processes operate at the absolute peak of the European market.

A Double Nomination: Scale and Innovation

Our presence on the shortlist spans two categories that perfectly encapsulate the direction in which we are growing our brand:

  • Best Large Integrated Search Agency (Top 7 in Europe)

This recognition validates that our operational model scales flawlessly. It proves that our Direct Contact approach (working directly with the specialist executing the strategy) enables us to effectively manage strategies across dozens of international markets while maintaining pinpoint precision and the highest-quality execution. It also highlights the massive business and growth potential unlocked by the tight synergy of SEO, SEM, and AISO.

  • Best AI Search Optimization Campaign (Case: Delante x Kiwi)

A nomination in this category signals that we are staying ahead of the curve. The campaign for the Kiwi brand proves that traditional keyword-only SEO is a losing strategy. The judging panel recognized our execution of AISO (AI Search Optimization), we demonstrated how to build a Share of Answer within LLM models and secure brand visibility within the new search engine architecture (AI Overviews).

European Search Awards 2026 - 2 nominations for Delante

Success Built on Processes and People

This result is no accident. It is the direct outcome of the rigorous approach to data and processes that we have been consistently shaping for over 11 years, paired with the immense dedication of the entire #DelanteTeam.

The grand finale and winners’ announcement will take place on May 20th. However, from the perspective of Marketing Directors, the most important verdict is delivered every single day, in ROI reports and climbing sales figures.

If you are responsible for a marketing budget and are looking for a partner whose ability to scale businesses in international markets is backed by the most demanding panels in Europe, let’s talk about your company’s strategy.

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Michał Grzyb
Michał Grzyb SEO & AI Specialist
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Gosia Kwiecień, Delante’s Head of SEO, leads with a decade of expertise, ensuring client success and fostering a team culture where every member’s growth and contribution is valued.

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Gosia Kwiecień, Delante’s Head of SEO, leads with a decade of expertise, ensuring client success and fostering a team culture where every member’s growth and contribution is valued.