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Entries are open for the 2026 Australian Influencer Marketing Council (AiMCO) Awards, with the awards night to be held at The Roundhouse in Sydney on February 25, 2027.
The program spans 36 categories across three streams: Creators (15 categories), Brand (10 categories) and Industry (11 categories).
Patrick Whitnall, managing director of AiMCO, said the breadth of the program reflected how far the industry had come.
"The 36 category-strong awards list demonstrates just how much the industry has grown and established itself as a recognised and effective form of marketing," said Whitnall.
Early bird entries close on September 17 and standard entries close on October 1. Early bird ticket sales close at 4pm on Friday 27 November. Entries are open at aimco.awardsplatform.com.
Category list
Creators
- Best Food & Beverage Creator
- Best Beauty Creator
- Best Fashion & Style Creator
- Best Comedy & Entertainment Creator
- Best Gaming Creator
- Best Home, Lifestyle & Travel Creator
- Best Family, Parenting & Pets Creator
- Best Health, Fitness & Sport Creator
- Best Business & Finance Creator
- Best Creator-Led Podcast
- Best Independent Talent (free to enter)
- Best Rising Star
- Influence for Good
- Best Long-Term Ambassador/Partnership (2+ years)
- Best Creator-Led Brand/Business
Brand
- Best Food & Beverage Campaign
- Best Beauty, Fashion & Style Campaign
- Best Home, Lifestyle & Travel Campaign
- Best Family, Parenting & Pets Campaign
- Best Health, Fitness, Sport & Wellness Campaign
- Best Entertainment, Gaming & Comedy Campaign
- Best Tech, Business, Finance & Insurance Campaign
- Best Integrated Campaign
- Best Gifting or Seeding Campaign
- Influence for Good
Industry
- Best Large Agency or Business
- Best Boutique Agency or Business
- Best Standalone Influencer Campaign (under $50,000)
- Best Use of Data
- Most Effective Campaign for ROI
- Most Effective Collaboration/Partnership
- Best Influencer Marketing Technology/Service
- AiMCO Trailblazer of the Year
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