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Champions of the cause · Class of 2026
August 21 · Mumbai
✦ Categories · 2026
Twelve awards. One very short list.
Recognition for the media planners and buyers whose decisions moved budgets — and the industry — in the direction of the future.
01
Planner of the Year
Single individual · demonstrated impact
02
Media Buyer, Breakthrough
Under 5 years in industry
03
Campaign Architect
Category-defining media strategy
04
Best in Performance
Measurable outcome storytelling
05
Cross-Platform Craft
Integrated · four or more channels
06
Regional Champion
Non-metro breakthrough campaign
07
AI & Automation
Programmatic & MarTech pioneers
08
Retail Media Excellence
Commerce-first media strategy
Every year, the industry celebrates the faces on screen.
This year, we honour the ones behind the buy.
