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NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN 〰️

 
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The annual InfluenceHer Collective Awards are back for an eighth year!

The IHC is proud to be the home for thousands of Gen Z and Millennial influencers. With this year’s IHC Awards, we’re excited to showcase influencer excellence and publicly recognize the best of the best in the content creator space. We’re looking forward to highlighting our members for the content they’ve created, the communities they’ve built, and the impact they’ve had on their followers and the influencer marketing industry as a whole through four exciting categories.

 

2026 Award Categories

Changemaker of the Year uses their influence to raise awareness and inspire meaningful action. Their genuine passion to create positive change is at the core of their content, and they consistently empower their audience to make an impact and stand up for what they believe in.

Community Builder of the Year has cultivated a space where interaction and connection thrive. Through thoughtful engagement, inclusive content, and a commitment to making every follower feel seen, they've built a following that feels more like a family.

Gen Z Voice of the Year authentically represents the values, experiences, and spirit of their generation. They’ve found the perfect balance of being unapologetically themselves and the most relatable Gen Z creator on the internet. They're not just reaching Gen Z, they're shaping the conversation and leading the way forward.

Creative Visionary of the Year pushes the boundaries and redefines what's possible to create online. The highlight of their platform is their unique voice, which shines through bold choices and a creative flair. This creator inspires others to take risks, think differently, and turn their content into an art form.

Does this sound like you or your favorite creator? Nominate them!

Submit Your Nomination

 How it Works

STEP 1: Nomination Period

(April 2 - April 26)

InfluenceHer Collective members are eligible to apply for an IHC Award through the nomination form until April 26 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Terms & Conditions apply.

Submit Your Nomination

Not a member of the InfluenceHer Collective? Apply here!

STEP 2: Finalist Voting Period

(May 11 - May 17)

Our team of judges will hand-pick five (5) finalists in each of our four categories to move forward to the voting period. Finalists will be chosen based on the following criteria:

  • Impact & Influence

  • Originality & Creativity

  • Category

Selected finalists across each category will be presented on this page for our open voting period.

sTEP 3: Final Round & Winners Announced

(May 17 - May 20) 

The Top 3 finalists per category who receive the most votes during the voting period will move forward to the final round. Our internal panel of judges, comprised of HCM team members and former IHC Award honorees, will vote for one (1) influencer per category based on the above criteria.

 

Meet the 2025 InfluenceHer Collective Award Winners

 
 

BEAUTY INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

Brianda Gonzalez

INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

Brianda is a Latina beauty creator on a mission to empower others to embrace their curly hair by sharing tips, beauty trends, and confidence-boosting content.

“Community to me is a supportive space where people feel safe to be themselves and help one another. My following represents people with similar interests, coming together to navigate the beauty world.”

FOOD & BEVERAGE INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

Gillian Riley

INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

Gillian is a vegan college student making dorm cooking fun and groovy! She loves sharing her passion for trying new foods whether that be at the dining hall or supporting local restaurants.

“My community has my whole heart and I am honored that I am able to provide them content that has also helped me build my own healthy relationship with food again!”

LIFESTYLE INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

Lauren Renee

INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

Lauren is a creative soul with a passion for style, storytelling, and self-expression, sharing moments of beauty, travel, and everyday magic and inspiring confidence and authenticity, one post at a time.

“My community means the world to me. I'm deeply grateful for the space they've given me to evolve and show up authentically—even as I've grown and changed so much over these past five years!”

STYLE INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

Machiami Kamara

INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

Machiami represents modest fashion meets bold storytelling. With a vision and style, she’s turning outfits and content into viral statements.

“My community is a space where individuality meets shared values, empowering women to express themselves authentically and confidently.”