These categories recognize innovation in social media content creation and moderation, management, and marketing since 1 July 2023.

Nominations that won in the 2025 edition of the awards may be resubmitted for consideration to the 2026 awards. If they have been updated with recent achievements, they may be resubmitted to the categories in which they won. If they have not been updated, they must be submitted to categories different from those in which they won.

Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories include
a. An essay of up to 2,500 characters describing the nominee's achievements since 1 July 2023, OR a video of up to five (5) minutes in length describing the same.
b. Optional (but highly recommended), a collection of supporting files and web addresses that you may upload to our server to support your entry and provide more background information to the judges.

INNOVATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS | MOST INNOVATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONALS

INNOVATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS

V01. Most Innovative Business Blog

V02. Most Innovative Facebook Page

V03. Most Innovative Instagram Page

V04. Most Innovative LinkedIn Page (new for 2026)

V05. Most Innovative TikTok Page

V06. Most Innovative Twitter (X) Feed

V07. Most Innovative YouTube Channel

V08. Most Innovative Use of Multi-Platform Social Media Channels (new for 2026)
Recognizing innovative integration of two or more social media channels to deliver a cohesive, high-impact campaign that maximized engagement and business results.

MOST INNOVATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONALS (Free for 2026)

V10. Best Business Influencer of the Year (no entry fee)

V11. Best Business Blogger of the Year (no entry fee)

V12. Social Media Agency of the Year (new for 2026) (no entry fee)

V13. Social Media Manager of the Year (no entry fee)

V14. Social Media Team of the Year (new for 2026) (no entry fee)