These categories recognize innovation in social media content creation and moderation, management, and marketing since 1 January 2024.

Nominations that won in The 2025 International Business Awards® may be resubmitted for consideration in the 2026 awards. If they have been updated with recent achievements, they may be submitted to the same 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 | Most Innovative Social Media Professionals

Innovation in Social Media Channels

Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories in the 2026 competition include:

1. Attach the URL of your nominated channel, feed, or site to your entry through our attachment/link uploading tool.

2. Written answers to the following questions, describing the nominated achievements OR a video of up to five (5) minutes in length that answers all of the same questions:
a. Provide here an essay of up to 4,900 characters describing the innovations expressed through the nominated channel, feed, or site since 1 January 2024. Required
b. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 1,500 characters). Optional

3. Optional (but highly recommended), add to your entry up to 10 webpage links and up to 10 document uploads to support your case to the judges. These might be press articles, press releases, videos, work samples, internal or external reviews, or employee feedback, for example.

V01. Most Innovative Business Blog

V02. Most Innovative Facebook Page

V03. Most Innovative Instagram Feed

V04. Most Innovative LinkedIn Page (New for 2026)

V05. Most Innovative YouTube Channel

V06. Most Innovative TikTok Channel

V07. Most Innovative Use of Social Media
Celebrates unique strategies using social media platforms for brand growth or engagement.

V08. Most Innovative X Page (formerly Twitter)

Most Innovative Social Media Professionals

Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories in the 2026 competition include:

1. Attach the URL of your nominated Individual to your entry through our attachment/link uploading tool.

2. Written answers to the following questions, describing the nominated achievements OR a video of up to five (5) minutes in length that answers all of the same questions:
a. Provide here an essay of up to 4,900 characters describing the innovations expressed through the nominated person since 1 January 2024. Required
b. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 1,500 characters). Optional

3. Optional (but highly recommended), add to your entry up to 10 webpage links and up to 10 document uploads to support your case to the judges. These might be press articles, press releases, videos, work samples, internal or external reviews, or employee feedback, for example.

V09. Best Business Influencer of the Year

V10. Best Business Blogger of the Year

V11. Most Innovative Content Creator of the Year
Honors content creators who have used social media platforms to generate innovative content that resonates with audiences and drives brand engagement.

V12. Most Innovative Social Media Strategist of the Year
Recognizes the best social media strategist who has driven innovation through social media strategies, content creation, or platform utilization since 1 January 2024.

V13. Short-Form Video Creator of the Year (New for 2026)

V14. Social Media Community Builder of the Year
Recognizes individuals or professionals who have excelled at building and nurturing communities on social media platforms, whether for brands, causes, or audiences.

V15. Social Media Manager of the Year