India Influencer Awards 2026
Rules & FAQ
Everything you need to know before you nominate. Still have a question? Write to us at info@iigc.org.
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- Free
- Nominations close
- 13 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm IST
- Entries
- Max 2 per nominee
- Awards night
- Wed, 2 Dec 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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01Does it cost anything to enter?
No. Entry is free for the 2026 edition.
02Who can enter?
Creators aged 18 or over, brands (directly or through their agency) and brand-side marketers. Work must have been published or run between 1 Nov 2025 and 13 Nov 2026.
03Can I nominate someone else?
Yes. Anyone authorised by the nominee can submit an entry. There is one declaration: "I am the nominee or am authorised by the nominee to submit this entry."
04How many entries can I make?
Max 2 entries per nominee; each needs its own submission. Tailor each entry to the award you're entering.
05I'm an agency. Can I enter?
Yes, on behalf of your brand clients. Brand entries are entered, judged and awarded in the brand's name only, and a brand marketing contact must approve each one. Submitting partners are not credited anywhere.
06Is there a minimum follower count?
No. The jury looks at craft, community and impact, not follower numbers.
07Can AI or virtual influencers enter?
No. The awards are for human creators only. Using AI tools to make your content is fine; just tell us briefly how you used them.
08How are winners chosen? Is there a public vote?
An independent jury scores every entry against published criteria and meets in person on 21 Nov. Winners are decided by the jury alone. There is no public vote.
09When will I know if I've been shortlisted?
Shortlisted nominees are told privately by email and invited to the awards night. No finalists or winners are announced before the night; winners are revealed on 2 Dec.
10Can I attend if I'm not shortlisted?
The night is invite-only. Request an Invite: email us at info@iigc.org.
11Will my entry details be kept private?
Results proof marked confidential is seen only by IIGC, the jury and the verification partner, and is used only for judging and verification. With your permission, we may share your name, entry title and summary to promote the awards.
12Who can I contact?
Write to info@iigc.org. We aim to reply within 2 working days.
Rules
By submitting a nomination, you agree to these rules.
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- Nominees must be 18 or over.
- Work must have been published or run between 1 Nov 2025 and 13 Nov 2026.
- Creator Awards are for human creators only; AI-generated or virtual influencers are not eligible. AI tools are allowed and must be disclosed.
- Marketer Awards are for brand-side marketers only.
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- Entry is free. Entries must be submitted through the official nomination form by 13 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm IST. Late entries will not be accepted.
- Max 2 entries per nominee; each needs its own submission.
- Anyone authorised by the nominee can submit an entry, with one declaration: "I am the nominee or am authorised by the nominee to submit this entry."
- Brand entries are entered, judged and awarded in the brand's name only. Agencies may submit on a brand's behalf; a brand marketing contact must approve. Submitting partners are not credited anywhere.
- Entrants must say whether AI tools were used in the work and, briefly, how.
- Entries cannot be edited after submission.
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- Every award is judged against the IIGC Code of Standards, by an independent jury only. There is no public vote.
- Jurors cannot be nominees and skip any linked entry.
- The jury's decisions are final. Decisions taken at the jury meet are confirmed subject to verification of results.
- IIGC and the jury may choose not to award a category if no entry meets the standard. Male / Female sub-categories may be combined if entries are too few.
- The Icon of Responsible Influence is selected by the jury and IIGC from all Creator Awards entries. It is not open for nomination.
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- No bought followers or manipulated metrics. The Results Verification Partner audits follower and engagement authenticity on all creator entries and checks results on the brand shortlist.
- Entries are disqualified for undisclosed paid partnerships; manipulated metrics; unsupported health, finance or environmental claims; content breaching child-safety, hate-speech or exploitative-content standards; or humour that punches down or stereotypes. IIGC may withdraw an award if these come to light later.
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- Shortlisted nominees are told privately by email and invited to the awards night with 1 guest.
- No finalists or winners are announced before the night; winners are revealed on 2 Dec.
- Winners may use the official winner marks as set out in IIGC's brand guidelines.
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- Entrants confirm they hold the rights to everything submitted, or have permission to share it.
- IIGC may use nominee names, logos, entry titles, summaries and excerpts of the work to promote the awards. Results proof marked confidential is used only for judging and verification.
- The awards night will be photographed and filmed. By attending, guests agree that this footage may be used to promote the awards.
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- Personal data is collected and used only to run the awards and as set out in IIGC's Privacy Policy.
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- IIGC may update these rules, categories or dates if needed. Any changes will be posted on this page.