Next of the Best
Finalists revealed: Mediaweek Next of the Best Awards 2026
The wait is over. The 2026 Next of the Best shortlist is here. Who made the cut? Find out now.
by Duane Hatherly – May 5, 2026
Final Call: Mediaweek Next of the Best Awards deadline extended
We caved. The Next of the Best Awards deadline is extended to May 1. Flex your bench strength and enter your best now.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 23, 2026
First judges revealed for 2026 Next of the Best Awards
Meet the c-suite elites who are judging the 2026 Next of the Best Awards, and get your work in front of industry leaders.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 13, 2026
Q4 is here, and this is the deadline you cannot ignore
Q4 has started and the EOFY sprint is on. The days are counting down until Next of the Best Awards.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 7, 2026
Four productivity hacks for Easter. Or making time to enter Next of the Best
Stop the Easter panic. Use these 4 expert productivity hacks to survive the short weeks and submit your awards entry.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 2, 2026
Latest stories
Find your tribe in the 2026 Next of the Best Awards
Identify your superpower and claim your place among the industry’s operational titans.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 30, 2026
John Guanzon: Put your hand up for Next of the Best
Winning a Next of the Best award advanced John Guanzon's career. Here is why he says you need to enter the 2026 awards.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 27, 2026
Mediaweek launches Next of the Best to recognise operational leaders
Mediaweek’s Next of the Best Awards 2026 focuses on the leaders driving commercial impact across the media and marketing industry.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 18, 2026
Next Of The Best winner Jess Eva on self-doubt, storytelling, and building a business
'I’d like to show people [what I can do] as opposed to tell them. I think it holds more value.'
by Natasha Lee – Jul 7, 2025
'Stay curious, challenge convention': Mary Karananos on winning Advertising Creative at Next of the Best 2025
'I’m focused on creating work that genuinely connects, shows up meaningfully in culture, and pushes creative boundaries across formats.'
by Talon Admin – Jun 30, 2025
