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

INNOVATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories include
a. An essay of up to 3,500 characters describing the innovations expressed through the nominated channel, feed, or site since July 1, 2023.
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.

V01. Award for Innovation in Social Media Community Building (New for 2026)

V02. Most Innovative Business Blog
V03. Most Innovative Facebook Page
V04. Most Innovative Instagram Feed
V05. Most Innovative Use of Influencer Collaboration (New for 2026)
V06. Most Innovative LinkedIn Page (New for 2026)
V07. Most Innovative Pinterest Board (New for 2026)
V08. Most Innovative Business Podcast
V09. Most Innovative Snapchat Channel (New for 2026)
V10. Most Innovative Social Media Campaign (New for 2026)
V11. Most Innovative TikTok Page
V12. Most Innovative Twitter Feed
V13. Most Innovative YouTube Channel

MOST INNOVATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories include
a. An essay of up to 625 words describing the innovative achievements of the nominated person since July 1, 2023.
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.

V14. Best Business Blogger of the Year

V15. Best Business Influencer of the Year

V16. Social Media Manager of the Year