next of the best awards

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

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

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 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

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

Sara Pethybridge and Izzy Watts built a commercial solution to finally end the sink-or-swim mentality for producers.

by Duane Hatherly – Mar 25, 2026

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

These prestigious awards are dedicated to honouring the talented stars of today and tomorrow. Here is the shortlist for 2025.

by Mediaweek Admin – May 19, 2025

'These aren't age-based awards, they're based on impact.'

by Talon Admin – Apr 9, 2025

Entry is free, with the awards show judged by a selection of the industry's top leaders.

by Mediaweek Admin – Apr 4, 2024