INDIVIDUALS
These categories recognise the individuals behind the success – marketers, strategists, creators, and leaders driving social forward with creativity, innovation, and impact.
DEADLINE 9TH JULY 2025.
The Social Media Marketer of the Year award recognises a standout marketer who drives impressive results through smart strategy and eye-catching execution across multiple social platforms. Judges want clear numbers – reach, clicks or sales – that prove the win.
The B2B Social Media Marketer of the Year award celebrates excellence in business-to-business social marketing, spotlighting strong strategy, relevant content and performance that fuels real pipeline growth. Judges want to see posts that spoke to buyers and stats that show leads or pipeline growth.
The B2C Social Media Marketer of the Year award honours consumer-focused marketers whose campaigns connect with audiences and turn engagement into meaningful outcomes. Judges look for great stories plus data linking social buzz to real results.
The Social Media Strategist of the Year award celebrates the big-picture thinker who sets a clear vision, aligns goals and delivers results across every channel. Judges expect a simple strategy and proof it lifted performance on more than one platform.
The Social Media Content Creator of the Year award recognises the creator behind original, engaging and high-performing social content. Judges want fresh ideas and metrics like saves, shares or watch time.
The Social Media Community Manager of the Year award honours the person who nurtures vibrant online communities, driving conversation, connection and lasting brand loyalty. Judges look for rising positive sentiment and quick, helpful responses when issues pop up.
The Freelance Social Media Marketer of the Year award celebrates independent professionals who deliver outstanding strategy, content or campaigns without the backing of a team. Judges will look for varied clients and solid wins.
The Rising Star in Social Media Marketing (Under 30) award recognises emerging talent under 30 who are making waves with fresh ideas, innovation and rapid impact. Judges look for bold ideas and fast impact that changed how a brand or client does social.
The Outstanding Leadership in Social Media Marketing award honours the senior leader whose vision and guidance have elevated social media within their organisation and across the industry. Judges want examples of team growth, inclusion and success tied to that leadership.
The Social Media Innovation Leader of the Year award celebrates individuals who introduce forward-thinking approaches – new tech, formats, platforms or processes – that push social forward. Judges look for clear tests, lessons learned and better results or savings.
The Social Media Educator/Trainer of the Year award recognises professionals who help others grow by equipping teams and individuals with up-to-date social media knowledge and skills. Judges want well-run courses, happy learners and creative ways to keep lessons engaging.