Applications Now Open
Marcomms’ Most Influential returns for its fourth year, the preeminent international program celebrating the leaders shaping marketing and communications today.
This annual program honors senior marketers and communicators, in-house and agency side alike, demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact for their brands and our industry. From career defining campaigns to culture shaping initiatives, Marcomms’ Most Influential recognizes the individuals setting the benchmark for excellence in the field.
The 2026 list will spotlight the industry’s most influential leaders and bring them together for a cocktail celebration in New York City this November.
Applications Open
Thursday, September 10th
10:00 AM ET
Application Deadline
Friday, October 9th
6:00 PM ET
The 2026 Judging Committee
A prestigious panel of brand, marketing, and communications leaders
Alison Zimmermann, Head of Marketing, Each & Every · Jessica Stacey, SVP, External Communications, Experiential & Marketing Partnerships, Sephora · Saba Landmann, SVP, Global Brand and Portfolio PR, Marriott International · Anupa Charles-Pierre, VP, Marketing and Communications, Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging · Ashley Hunter, VP, Brand, Weber Shandwick · Britt Hijkoop, VP, Communications, International, New York City Tourism + Conventions · Gabrielle Gambrell, Chief Communications Officer, Hachette Book Group · Shelley Wright, Vice President of Communications, Ace Hotel · Aaron Alexander, VP of Public Relations & Communications, Mytheresa · Preeti Singh, VP Marketing, Nicole Miller · Erika Lavyne, Executive Director, Global Public Relations, Atlantis Paradise Island
Apply for Marcomms’ Most Influential
Open to senior marcomms leaders worldwide
The competition is open to marcomms professionals in any geographic location or sector. Applicants must be senior leadership within the company, in a marketing or communications role or agency, and have clearly demonstrated leadership, innovation, and achievement in the field. Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by a colleague on their behalf.
Entry Deadline
6:00 PM ET, Friday, October 9th, 2026
Event Location
New York City, NY, USA
Application
All entries must be submitted through the online application form
You will be prompted to provide:
Candidate Information
The applicant’s name, company, position, email, and LinkedIn, plus a contact name and email if someone is submitting on the applicant’s behalf.
Headshot
A forward facing, high resolution color headshot (minimum 2 MB, JPG or PNG).
Submission
In one response (700 word limit), provide an overview of the applicant’s career and leadership experience, highlighting their current role, recent positions, and major milestones. Describe how they have advanced marketing and communications through innovation and thought leadership, including any industry recognition. Finally, showcase up to three campaigns or initiatives that best illustrate their expertise, outlining the objectives, strategies, execution, and measurable outcomes.
Cocktail Celebration Tickets
Indicate how many tickets ($399 each) you would like to purchase for the New York City cocktail celebration this November, should your application be successful. You will not be charged for tickets today; cards are only charged after the final list is confirmed and applicants have been notified. Ticket charges are separate from the application processing fee.
Confirmation
Once submitted, you will receive confirmation and further details about judging and announcements.
Eligibility
Open to marketing and communications leaders worldwide
These awards are open to senior professionals operating under the umbrella of marketing and communications, whether in-house or agency side. Candidates from around the world are welcome to enter, provided submissions are in English. Winners are announced and celebrated in November.
Marcomms’ Most Influential celebrates the marketing and communications leaders setting the standard in leadership, innovation, and industry impact.
