Power Creator Awards 2026 to celebrate India's most influential digital creators on August 21 in Mumbai

Times Entertainment's Power Creator Awards are back for 2026, with nominations now open for one of India's most anticipated events recognising excellence in the country's booming creator economy. The awards ceremony is scheduled for August 21 in Mumbai.

What to expect at Power Creator Awards 2026

This edition promises to be the biggest yet, with over 25 award categories spanning the full spectrum of digital content, including Lifestyle, Food, Travel, Fashion, Gaming, and Music. The event aims to spotlight creators who are actively shaping trends, culture, and conversations across India's diverse online landscape.

How winners will be chosen

Awards will be decided under two distinct tracks: Popular Choice and Jury Choice. Popular Choice winners will be determined by public votes, while Jury Choice winners will be evaluated by an accomplished panel featuring casting director Mukesh Chhabra, actors Gaurav Gera and Kubbra Sait, and Dhruv Chitgopekar, co-founder and partner at Collective Artists Network.

Nominations are now open

Creators across all genres and platforms are encouraged to put themselves forward. Whether you are building an audience, setting trends, or redefining digital influence in your niche, the Power Creator Awards 2026 wants to hear from you. Self-nominations, channel nominations, and third-party nominations for deserving creators are all welcome.

The Power Creator Awards 2026 underscores the growing recognition of India's creator economy as a cultural and commercial force, and August 21 in Mumbai is shaping up to be its biggest celebration yet.

All about the nomination process

There are 3 criteria in each category under which you can nominate yourself or anyone you know.
The Spotlight Creators (under 100K followers): Includes one category nomination along with a participation certificate.
The Breakthrough Creators (100K - 1M followers): Includes one category nomination, a participation certificate and social media visibility on Instagram.

The Headline Creators (1M+ followers): Includes one native article, one category nomination, a participation certificate and social media visibility on Instagram.
This is your opportunity to celebrate and spotlight the best in the creator ecosystem with the Power Creator Awards 2026. So what are you waiting for? Get started now!