Shortlists

THE SHORTLIST: GAIN THE RECOGNITION YOU DESERVE

Success at our Awards begins long before the final trophy is awarded. Being shortlisted is a significant achievement that marks you as a top-tier contender in the creator economy. We ensure that every shortlisted entrant receives the visibility and industry recognition their work deserves.

How we profile our shortlisted entrants:

Official Website Listing: Your name and brand will be featured on the dedicated Shortlist page of our website.
Targeted Communications: You will be highlighted in our official award announcements sent to our global industry database.
Social & Digital Exposure: Inclusion in our strategic promotional campaigns across all social media channels.
The Shortlist Mark: You will be supplied with the official ‘Legacy of Leadership Award Shortlisted’ logo to use across your own website, email signatures, and marketing.
Gala Recognition: Shortlisted entrants are featured in the printed Annual Dinner programme, distributed to up to 900 influential guests and industry leaders.
Ongoing Promotion: Benefit from brand exposure throughout the awards cycle, providing a platform for further PR and networking opportunities.

Important Details

Entry Fees: Submissions are FREE until the Launch Party. Following the launch, a standard entry fee of £195 will apply.
The Journey: Shortlisted candidates represent the elite selection from our initial nominations. From this prestigious group, our judges will later select the official Finalists who will compete for the top honours on the night.

The list of shortlisted candidates will be announced on 22 April 2026

A RIGOROUS & INDEPENDENT SELECTION

If you’re shortlisted, prepare to be noticed.

Winning isn’t the only way to make waves – we shine the spotlight on all shortlisted entrants. Here’s how we’ll be profiling our shortlisted entrants:

Listed on the Awards website
Featured prominently in all shortlisted award communications.
Referenced in promotional campaigns, including digital marketing and social media activity to our database
Supplied with a ‘Legacy of Leadership Award Shortlist’ logo for use across your own marketing and communications.
Featured in the printed Annual Dinner programme distributed to 200-900 guests.
Further promotion at the Annual Dinner and throughout the year. Plus, winners will receive additional and ongoing PR and branding. All this and for entry fees starting from £195 After the launch party.
Entries are made available for FREE until the launch party.

Our Process

Once the entry deadline is reached all entries will be carefully examined and scored using the criteria by the shortlisting panel of experts.
The highest scoring submissions will be selected to go forward to the shortlist for each category.
You will receive an email from the Event Team letting you know if your entry was successful or not.
The shortlist of finalists will be published in the magazine and also on the Awards’ website